!PEEPS PADDLE CRANE PRAIRIE! EXPERIENCED ONLY

****NOTE TIME CHANGE FROM 9:00AM TO 9:30AM!
Crane Prairie is my all time favorite place to paddle. The Eagles, the cranes, pelicans, many duck species, all kinds of fowl and water creatures. Bring binoculars, bug/sun spray along with all the required provisions. Bring lunch to eat on the water.

LAUNCH AT 9:00, arrive early!!! COME PREPARED. Must have current boating registration and all boating safety accessories.

ONLY EXPERIENCED PADDLERS PLEASE. THIS IS A KAYAK EVENT.
BRING SUNSCREEN, BUG REPELLENT, LUNCH, PROPER PADDLING GEAR, WATER, NORTHWEST PARK PASS, BINOCULARS, LUNCH, ADVENTUROUS ATTITUDE. PLEASE ONLY THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCE, CRANE CAN GET CHOPPY, THE STUMPS IN THE WATER CAN BE CHALLENGING. Inflatables aren't recommended on Crane Prairie.
NORTHWEST PASS NEEDED
NO DOGS PLEASE

CRANE PRARIE is a beautiful paddle with so much wildlife you need binoculars to fully appreciate it. Bring a lunch and plenty of water, sunscreen, hat protection.
This is one of central Oregon's best wildlife viewing sites because it attracts such a variety of nesting and/or migrating birds. The relatively shallow reservoir was dammed to store irrigation water that is managed by the North Unit Irrigation District. The water level often lowers dramatically by October. The easiest access for shoreline viewing is at recreation sites or along the 2.6-mile earthen dam.
The reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. It was a camping area for Native Americans during the fall.
Wickiup Dam was started in 1939, and was completed in 1949. Wickiup Reservoir is very rich, highly productive, relatively warm water and cooler deep channels generate some of the finest fishing in Central Oregon.

*On any outdoor event I expect that you are prepared with The 10 Essentials (https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/).
ALWAYS bring water no matter WHAT!

*Dogs are not allowed on hikes unless specifically noted. Well behaved dogs are welcome at any food truck events but must be kept on a leash. Many of my food truck events are quite full so please take this into consideration.
*If you have any questions, comments or complaints...please message me.
Hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing: All skill levels are welcome. Each event will disclose the location, skill level, distance and approximate duration, and gear and equipment required. PPSG recommends you pack the “Ten Essentials” for all hiking events: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
Pets are only allowed when noted on the event.
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