Paddle and sip
Guides supply cider on a waterway in Tillamook, Oregon
It’s the best-kept secret in Tillamook County.
“When I get residents back there, it’s just, ‘I had no idea!'” says outfitter Marc Hinz, whose Kayak Tillamook County now offers trips on Hoquarton Slough and other nearby waterways from Nehalem to Neskowin.
And few people have any idea that the paddling season is still going strong: Hinz’s most popular trips are his wintertime Hoquarton Hot Cider Tours. Each boater gets a personal thermos of cider and a rain poncho, if needed, along with a knowledgeable guide and all the gear for a half-day paddle.
