After a brief hiatus, Willamette Riverkeeper’s beloved multi-day trip is making a return in a new, reimagined format. Back to Our River Roots is not your Paddle Oregon of years past. It’s a reimagined adventure—designed to cultivate deeper connections to the Willamette River through guided paddling, cultural storytelling, ecological exploration, and community celebration.

This four-day, three-night journey (June 25–28, 2026) braids adventure, education, and stewardship along one of Oregon’s most iconic natural corridors. Each day offers a variety of enriching experiences—from Indigenous storytelling and river-cooking demos, to nighttime wildlife hikes, live music, local food, and restoration stewardship tours.

For full details and event registration, visit the Paddle Oregon Presents webpage.