Willamette River Regenerative Tour

201 Osprey Lane,Independence OR 97351

28 May, 2022

Description

Experience regenerative adventure travel as we explore and kayak on the Willamette River and take part in a watershed restoration project. Join First Nature Tours for an overnight outing that includes guided kayaking on the magical Willamette River, vital watershed service projects alongside a local nonprofit, cozy craft beverage tastings, and modern accommodations. You will leave the weekend with a deeper connection and understanding with nature and the local community. Day One: We have a shuttle service that will pick you up from Portland, OR , or meet us in the Salem-Independence Area. Once in Independence, enjoy the scenery on a guided kayak tour along the Willamette River. Our professional guides will share the rich ecology and history as you paddle. After a picnic lunch our partners will lead the group in watershed restoration service project that we will continue on Day Two. This restoration project mulching plantings along Ash Creek at restoration site with Luckiamute Watershed Council. Finally, we will wind down and enjoy local wine while a local non-profit leads a discussion on community and regeneration. Day Two: We start the day with another kayak trip departing directly from river coast in front of the hotel. Afterwards, we will finish the service project before heading to a picnic lunch accompanied by craft brews. The price of this booking includes all meals, transportation, activities, and hotel stay. This tour is available to be booked privately for groups or corporate events. For More Information Contact: [email protected] This program is made possible with a grant from Travel Oregon About Us and Our Partners: First Nature Tours: Based in Portland, Oregon, First Nature Tours is a custom private group tour operator that specializes in facilitating outdoor adventures and immersive experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Their professional naturalist guides aim to educate the intrepid traveler by exploring the beauty of the region through the lens of sustainable tourism and visit the naturally and culturally unique places that make the Pacific Northwest so special. Our foundation is built on increasing knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the world around us through meaningful travel experiences. Willamette Valley: The Willamette Valley Visitors Association’s (WVVA) mission is to build awareness for the Willamette Valley as a premier year-round travel destination through marketing, sales and destination development. Comprising six visitor associations, WVVA serves as the regional destination marketing organization for the Willamette Valley, driving visitor expenditures and economic impact to all parts of the region. Luckiamute Watershed Council: The Luckiamute Watershed Council (LWC) is a volunteer group of neighbors from diverse perspectives working together to learn about the watershed and doing what they can to improve local water quality and habitat conditions. Independence Hotel: At Trace Hotels; the pioneer spirit of Oregon runs deep in our veins. We offer adventure, but not just for adventure’s sake. We believe in strengthening our communities through involvement and volunteering. We also understand the importance of well-being, and the fact that sometimes you need an opportunity to hit the pause button, and just breathe. We understand that you’ve worked hard to take this adventure to our hotel and community, and we don’t take that honor lightly. eNRG: eNRG Kayaking is one of the top paddling schools in the Northwest. We buy, sell, and rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, SUPs and associated equipment in Oregon. Founded by extreme kayak champion Sam Drevo, our staff consists of Olympic champions, river rescue experts, American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor trainers, and many dedicated and certified instructors. Left Coast Estate: Left Coast Estate is a sustainable winery, vineyard, and working farm. At their heart, they are stewards of the land. Left Coast is guided by two defining principles: a passion for making world-class wine from all Estate fruit and a deep connection to the land where we live and farm. Travel Oregon: The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel and consistently convey the exceptional quality of Oregon. The commission aims to improve Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening the economic impacts of the state’s tourism industry.