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Columbia River Access Near Wallula Gap (Photo Credit: Strategy Northwest)

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By faizan hashmi

Kayaking

With a number of Wild and Scenic Rivers in northeast Oregon and the mighty Columbia River and its tributary, the Snake River, to the west and north, respectively, there are a variety of ways to experience a river. Flat water is great for swimming and relaxing, while rapids offer an exhilarating way to stay cool during the summer heat.

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