At Play on the River

People have always turned to the river for enjoyment and fun. Today recreational sailboats, motorboats, jet-skis, kayaks, cruise ships, windsurfers, and kiteboards share the river with huge commercial ships. In the past, the Columbia River offered similar relaxation through boating under sail and oar, fishing, and even swimming despite swift currents and cold water. Hunting for waterfowl, cruising, and camping on the islands and riverbanks were popular activities then as well as now.

Astoria, Oregon · United States