There is still time to enjoy great weather conditions to kayak this September on the Snake River. It might be a little hazy and smoky at times, but with no wind, kayaking downriver is a pleasant way to spend three hours. And it is a good workout.

Karen Huwe

This area had a lot of fishermen fishing for salmon and steelhead

Along with three of my sisters, a cousin, and a friend from Lewiston who knows the area, we traveled to Asotin to launch our kayaks. It was a tad cool when we started at 10 am, but the sun soon warmed us up. We traveled about 11 miles downriver to Clarkston.  Fishermen in boats passed us, and we rode the waves. We chased some geese to make them fly and took pictures of the osprey in its nest near Hells Gate State Park.  We had a great time seeing the sites from the water, visiting with one another, and planning a kayak trip down the Clearwater.  I would do this trip again, and I think it would be a great W.O.F.F. event.

Arriving in Clarkston, we loaded our kayaks and gear into the pickups with the help of our drivers, Allen and Steve, who were also our support crew.   We then drove to Roosters Restaurant for a late lunch and finished our day with a stop at Costco.   It was a wonderful day.  Get outdoors and enjoy nature.