Our Group



Welcome Paddlin' Chix! Our group of women, who enjoy kayaking, canoeing and rafting, come from diverse backgrounds and share not only experiences, but a unique bond as well. As we explore new rivers, ocean and lake places to take our watercraft, we want to provide a safe venue where women can come and connect with other women, building what we hope will be lasting friendships.

This is our spot to centralize and journal our doings. We can view planned trips, where to shop for equipment, training topics, what to bring on paddle trips, share pictures, stories and more! As we continue to build this place, I hope that it will become an excellent resource for us as we look forward to our many paddle trips together.

(The posts on this blog are written by Becky except where noted)

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Waldo Lake-Part 1

"History of Waldo Lake"
Charilie Tufti, a Molalla Indian, is the legendary person to have discovered Waldo Lake. The area was probably home to Klamath, Calapooya, and Molalla Native American peoples. Settlers first explored the area in the 1800's, and found it great for hunting, camping, fur trapping, and fishing. Sheep grazing was also suitable, and sheep 'driveways' remain to this day and are now known as the Irish-Taylor Road. Judge John Breckenridge Waldo is the Lake's namesake, and was renamed from "Pengra Lake". The original North Waldo and Taylor Burn Forest Camps were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1939. The 37,162-acre Waldo Lake Wilderness was established in 1984.
Next week: "Geology of Waldo Lake"
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