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45 degrees C (113 f) as I paddle through Umatilla and still smiling 🌞 Embracing the challenge and how much there is to be grateful for, especially a good hat 🤠🛶🏞 Stay cool, be well, and have a great day…

Canoe kite-sailing my way through the Columbia River Gorge! 🌊🌬🛶🌞

Had a wonderful visit in Hood River! (Many amazing people that I met and connected with not shown here). My latest newly released podcast is with Danielle Katz, a world traveler, source to sea paddling adventurer, and the founder…

Just wanted to touch base with everyone with an update on my journey so far! Due to powerful currents, flooding, and debris just above St. Helens that made paddling up the Columbia for that section almost impossible for two…

Hey friends! The latest episode of my Journey to the Heart Podcast is now live 🔊🏴‍☠️🦜💛 

This week's episode is a conversation with Jesse Lagersand and his partner Chin Chin, who I met at a tap house…

The third episode of my new podcast, Journey to the Heart, is now available on (almost) all podcasting sites! In this episode, I have a great conversation with Chris Algero, who is a Scientific Technician for the Washington State…

These guys, Rex and Javier, were amazing hosts during my stay in Cathlamet, Washington. They are busy building their dream of leaving corporate America and owning/running a craft brewery and a local to table restaurant from food they plan…

I am happy to announce that I have officially launched "The Journey to the Heart Podcast" which is now available weekly on all podcast platforms including Apple/Google Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, and my YouTube Channel!  

As many of you…

After an amazing stay in Cathlamet, Washington, I am back out on the Columbia working my way towards Rainier! I have been lucky to already have met so many amazing people and experiences that have filled my heart with…

After an amazing stay in Cathlamet, Washington, I am back out on the Columbia working my way towards Rainier! I have been lucky to already have met so many amazing people and experiences that have filled my heart with…

Played my first two show on the Columbia River at the River Mile 38 Brewery in Cathlamet, Washington 🎶 Feels so good to be playing live again! 

Solid day paddling out of the Astoria area completed! Last night I camped out at Aldridge Point about 15 miles east of the mouth of the Columbia River. After some bigger waves and portaging on my first day…