Links to
Related Websites
This page contains additional links that may be of interest to
Otter Bar guests.
National Forest Links
Klamath National Forest - Otter Bar is surrounded by this
2.1 million acres public forest.
Klamath National Forest River Info Center - provides information
about the rivers on Klamath National Forest. Some info is
outdated.
Six Rivers National Forest - This national forest administers
the lower reaches of the Salmon and the Klamath River downstream of
Somes Bar.
River Conservation in Our Area
Salmon River Restoration Council - a hard working local
environmental group that focuses on watershed issues and sustainable
living in our watershed. We encourage everyone who loves the
Salmon River to support SRRC.
Mid Klamath Watershed
Council - dedicated to watershed restoration along the sections
of the Klamath River that we paddle every summer.
Klamath
Riverkeeper - defending, protecting and restoring the Klamath
River and its tributaries, and to serving as a voice for sustainable
use of its resources. The Klamath Riverkeeper is pushing for
the removal of the dams on the Klamath that are jeopardizing the
salmon and steelhead fishery.
Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center - a regional environmental
group with an excellent track record of protecting wildlands, wild
rivers, old growth forests, and the rich biologic diversity of the
Klamath and Salmon River watersheds and beyond.
Klamath-Salmon Natural History Library - information about
natural and cultural resources in the Klamath River basin including
the Salmon River and mid-Klamath regions near Otter Bar.
Klamath Forest Alliance -
Organization working to protect and restore the
forests and rivers of the Klamath Mountains. Other great groups active in our area
include the.
What's a River For?
- well-written article on the Klamath River's 2002 water issues in
Mother Jones Magazine.
Klamath, Salmon Rivers Among Most Threatened - A new
report released on March 29,, 2005 by the California Wilderness
Coalition, features the Klamath and Salmon River watersheds among
California's 10 most threatened wild places.
River Flows
Dreamflows - This site provides realtime water levels for
California & daily reports for other western states.
USGS Realtime Water Levels - Current water levels for rivers in
all 50 states.
American Whitewater - The foremost whitewater paddlers advocacy
group in the US. Site includes an online river guide, levels,
conservation, and safety information.
Our Equipment Manufacturers
Dagger,
Wave Sport,
Pyranha,
Perception,
LiquidLogic,
Jackson,
Werner, seven2,
Snapdragon Designs,
Kokatat,
Cascade Helmets.
Other Links: Videos, Outfitters, Magazines, Etc.
The River Voice - Voices from the Salmon River and Mid-Klamath
River Region: an online publication featuring articles, news,
recipes, photos, and much more. Edited and published by Creek
Hanauer from the confluence of Knownothing Creek and the South Fork
Salmon River, Forks of Salmon, California.
Young Guns Productions - the site of junior paddlers' video
production company put together by Otter Bar's Rush Sturges and
other next generation paddlers.
Outdoorplay.com
- our pick of an online kayak & gear store. Otter Bar
guests get a 10% discount (use coupon code CLB-1000).
Kayak Session Magazine - the slickest, best-looking kayak
magazine there is.
Go Kayaking - general interest site about all types of kayaking.
Whitewater Warehouse - Outfitter & guide service for rafting on southern
Oregon's Rogue River.
Outdoor Odyssey Sea Kayak Tours -
Outfitter & guide in Washington's San Juan Islands.
Adventure Sports Resource
Cascade Outfitters - sells top quality rafts, kayaks and
river equipment.
Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island
DeReimer
Adventure Kayaking - kayak trips by guides Phil & Mary DeReimer.
Active Kayak
- a user friendly site that focuses primarily on beginning and
intermediate kayakers.
Area & Sports Photography
Scott Harding Photo
- the site of photographer Scott Harding whose photos grace this
site.
Local Interest
Salmon
River Outpost (aka Somes Bar General Store) - the awesome local
store located on Highway 96 in Somes Bar where we often stop at the
end of the day.
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