River Rats

A great Oregon tradition is that of the River Rat. Oregon is laced with wonderful rivers, and the River Rat wants nothing more than to float all day on the cooling river waters, butt securely ensconced in an innertube, sipping on a Clamato or (if under the age of 21) maybe a Sprite.

Back in early September we met Aaron and Wendy and their kids out at one of these rivers (I'm sure Barb knows... but I'm unsure... The Sandy? The Clackams?) and spent a really nice afternoon with a surprisingly diverse cross-section of our fellow Oregonians floating, swimming, and chilling. It was a great spot that I hope to return to again. The bonus was the river water wasn't the typical Oregon ice-melt, so it was actually pleasant to be in without the need to become numb first.