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What The River Says

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Steph Cleary
Mar 04, 2025
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A few weeks ago, on a 40-degree day with windchill, my daughters and I drove to the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. After layering our bodies with winter gear befitting of a polar expedition, we set off for the shore.

A short walk later, we found we were not the only explorers to capitalize on the distinct lack of rain. The beauty of li…

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