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Portland Kayak Company

6600 SW Macadam Ave., 503-459-4050, portlandkayak.com. Closed Tuesday.

It's so close to the river there's no need to hop or skip. Just rent a canoe, kayak or a standup board, walk over to the nearby Willamette Park boat launch, and take off paddling, bird- and people-watching. Rentals are per hour.