We're starting the season on July 1st with lots of exciting news for the adventures! Highlights to come for 2023: We've added a kayak to...

The Van Buren Bridge in Corvallis will be replaced this summer with a new 2 lane bridge constructed with a protected pedestrian-bicycle...

Food is at the heart of our culture. It’s how we show love with a box of chocolate, express sympathy with a homemade casserole, or share...

The Willamette River flows 187 miles north through the Willamette Valley and is fed by one of the purest lakes in the world....

Our vision for Willamette Tides started with the idea to create fun and adventure for the Willamette Valley Community. This has required...

As children, nothing beats the last day of school before summer begins. Waking up with the sun in your window, your favorite outfit laid...

I remember back when we would swim in the Calapooia River on hot summer days as kids. My older brothers and I would be in our swimming...

Some of my favorite memories along the river as a kid are of fishing. I remember reeling in one of my first catches along Riverfront Park...

Nearly every kind of boat you can imagine has been on the Willamette River. From dragon decorated bicycles on floats during Corvallis' Da...

There's a hidden state park in Albany, Oregon few people may know about. I lived in Albany for nearly 20 years before discovering Bowers...

During the environmental movement in the 1960’s and 70’s public concern for air and water pollution encouraged congressional action. The...

The Willamette River has a well known history of pollution from agricultural runoff, sewer overflow, and waste dumping. But has the river...

It was fascinating to learn the Willamette River actually experiences Pacific Ocean tidal effects below Willamette Falls. The tides are...

Welcome to Willamette Tides! We’re a veteran and family-owned small business hoping to share some fun and adventure with the community....