First Day Paddle At Brian Booth State Park Jan. 1, 2026
- 12/18/25
NEWPORT, Ore. – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is hosting a free guided First Day Paddle at Brian Booth State Park on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1.
It's part of the annual First Day Hikes event at 25 Oregon State Parks held in partnership with America’s State Parks on New Year’s Day.
Information about the paddle at Brian Booth State Park (Beaver Creek):
- This is a two-hour guided kayak paddle on the Beaver Creek Marsh, where paddlers will soak in the beautiful flora and fauna of the area.
- Registration required
- The 10 a.m. tour departs from the Beaver Creek boat launch, just east of Hwy 101 on N Beaver Creek Rd., directly across the highway from Ona Beach.
- The water will be calm with no tidal influence or rapids. Moderate physical exertion: a brief tutorial is provided. Using a kayak paddle will require upper body strength and the use of two hands to wield the paddle for two hours. Previous kayaking experience is recommended but not required.
- This is a drug and alcohol-free event. No pets allowed.
- Please bring water to drink, shoes that can get wet, and whatever else will make you comfortable while paddling on the water for 2 hours in potentially inclement weather. We recommend a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and clothes that can be layered.
- Kayaks, paddles, and personal floatation devices are provided; no personal equipment is allowed.
- Single kayaks may be operated by anyone age 16 and up. Tandem kayaks may be operated by anyone aged 18 and up, accompanied by a passenger aged six and up. Kayak weight limit is 400 pounds.
- This program is weather-dependent. If winds of 20 miles per hour or more are forecasted for the day of the event, it will be cancelled. If necessary, cancellation will occur 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
- For more information, call 541-265-6949.
If you have questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations needed for your participation, please contact Park Ranger Becca Givens, 541-272-7394. Requests must be submitted at least three days prior to January 1.
Share photos of First Day Hikes via social media by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes.
First Day Hikes is a national initiative to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, promote exercise and encourage connecting with nature. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has participated since 2012.
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First Day Paddle At Brian Booth State Park Jan. 1, 2026
- 12/18/25
NEWPORT, Ore. – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is hosting a free guided First Day Paddle at Brian Booth State Park on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1.
It's part of the annual First Day Hikes event at 25 Oregon State Parks held in partnership with America’s State Parks on New Year’s Day.
Information about the paddle at Brian Booth State Park (Beaver Creek):
- This is a two-hour guided kayak paddle on the Beaver Creek Marsh, where paddlers will soak in the beautiful flora and fauna of the area.
- Registration required
- The 10 a.m. tour departs from the Beaver Creek boat launch, just east of Hwy 101 on N Beaver Creek Rd., directly across the highway from Ona Beach.
- The water will be calm with no tidal influence or rapids. Moderate physical exertion: a brief tutorial is provided. Using a kayak paddle will require upper body strength and the use of two hands to wield the paddle for two hours. Previous kayaking experience is recommended but not required.
- This is a drug and alcohol-free event. No pets allowed.
- Please bring water to drink, shoes that can get wet, and whatever else will make you comfortable while paddling on the water for 2 hours in potentially inclement weather. We recommend a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and clothes that can be layered.
- Kayaks, paddles, and personal floatation devices are provided; no personal equipment is allowed.
- Single kayaks may be operated by anyone age 16 and up. Tandem kayaks may be operated by anyone aged 18 and up, accompanied by a passenger aged six and up. Kayak weight limit is 400 pounds.
- This program is weather-dependent. If winds of 20 miles per hour or more are forecasted for the day of the event, it will be cancelled. If necessary, cancellation will occur 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
- For more information, call 541-265-6949.
If you have questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations needed for your participation, please contact Park Ranger Becca Givens, 541-272-7394. Requests must be submitted at least three days prior to January 1.
Share photos of First Day Hikes via social media by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes.
First Day Hikes is a national initiative to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, promote exercise and encourage connecting with nature. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has participated since 2012.
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