Oregon has many fantastic canoeing rivers. From flatwater and moving water rivers, to many whitewater options. This presentation focuses on a few very approachable rivers that one can canoe or kayak throughout the calendar year. There is good reason to load the car for a multi-day trip driving West, or for catching a plane to enjoy a few days on the Willamette, or some of Oregon's other western rivers. Whether in the gorgeous summer months, or some of the ice-free winter months, there are multiple options a short drive from Portland whether one wants to canoe a big flatwater river during the winter, or catch a bit of whitewater just outside town. He also links canoeing to overall health. As a Type 1 Diabetic for over 46 years, he sees the outdoor experience as essential to overall health, and links much of that to canoeing and traveling the world by paddle craft.