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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 18 MIN

How To Explore the Willamette by Kayak, Canoe, or Paddleboard

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with Noa Rubin, a community organizer for the paddle-boarding group SUP PDX. Noa has also been kayaking and paddling on the Willamette for over 13 years. She’s here to share tips for the best routes and how to stay safe out on the river. This episode originally aired on August 8, 2023 Routes discussed in today’s episode: George Rogers Park Ross Island Loop Willamette Narrows Willamette Falls Willamette Falls to St. Johns (or from Hawthorne Bridge) Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this June 30th episode: Women in Science

Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with Noa Rubin, a community organizer for the paddle-boarding group SUP PDX. Noa has also been kayaking and paddling on the Willamette for over 13 years. She’s here to share tips for the best routes and how to stay safe out on the river. This episode originally aired on August 8, 2023 Routes discussed in today’s episode: George Rogers Park Ross Island Loop Willamette Narrows Willamette Falls Willamette Falls to St. Johns (or from Hawthorne Bridge) Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this June 30th episode: Women in Science

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