CANCELLED - Around Bachelor Island - L2 - T2546

 Join Paige and Will for this lovely trip around Bachelor Island. We'll launch from the Ridgefield kayak launch, paddle down the Lake river, then around Bachelor Island clockwise. This trip travels through the wildlife refuge, which is full of interesting raptors and water foul. If we're lucky, we will see the swifts that nest under the bridge over the slough feeding their chicks still in their nests, as well as eagles, osprey, and herons, maybe some red tailed hawks. There's a nice beach at the tip of the island where the slough meets the Columbia River for a break, then a down stream paddle on the Columbia to another rest stop at the mouth of Lake River. We'll choose one of these for our lunch break. Total distance is 9.5 miles. Bring lunch and snacks. Drysuits or full wetsuits as the water is still chilly at 55 degrees. We'll meet at 9:15 for a 10:00 launch, and be on the water for around 4 1/2 hours.