Cowlitz River Kayakers

09/07/2026

Kelso Highlander Festival next weekend

One Week away!
The Kelso Highlander Festival & Scottish Games, one of Southwest Washington’s most beloved traditions, returns to Tam O’Shanter Park on September 12, from 9 am to 6 pm & September 13, from 10 am to 5 pm 2026, celebrating Kelso’s Scottish heritage. The festival is free to attend, free to park, family-friendly, and open to the public. The festival features two days of Highland Games, live music, Highland Dance Competition, a b**r garden by Ashtown Brewing Company, food/beverage and merchandise vendors, and more!

09/07/2026

Sunshine returns!!

A dry Labor Day with early clouds and a mostly sunny afternoon. Rain chances return late week.

09/07/2026

Holly and her son having a great day on the Crescent Kayaks Crew Tandem

09/07/2026

You guys were fantastic today!!

09/07/2026

Good times

09/06/2026

Fun times on the Cowlitz River Labor Day Float!!

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Bigfoot sighting!!! Silver Cove RV Resort crew

09/06/2026

Getting ready for Sunday's Big Cowlitz River Paddle in Castle Rock to Kelso Longview!! Mt St Helens Motel

Start in Castle Rock arrive unload 10:30-10:45 Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Launch https://maps.app.goo.gl/asSSvFxPe4hGVA5u6?g_st=ac

Riverside Park Sandbar 1/2 Way Point with bathrooms. Order food from Lexi's Pizza Pub Lexington Minit Mart or Subway

Kelso River Access - Carnival Market only 1 mile south of Riverside Park and much easier access to parking lot

Allen Street Bridge next to Kerby’s Seafood Restaurant trail on the south side of the Bridge former site of the Bridgebender Tavern

Longview - Gerhart Gardens Dog Park Boat Launch Last stop before the Columbia River then Rainier Ol' Pastime Tavern (Rainier, OR)

Post Paddle Meetup -- The Oasis Bar Castle Rock WA

09/05/2026

Tonight at Silver!! Arrive by 6:30 on the water at 7pm Kerr Road Boat Launch Silver Lake Resort Streeter's Resort Silver Cove RV Resort