Kayaking

If you want to check out the Portland skyline from water level, arrange for a sea kayak tour through the Portland River Company, 0315 SW Montgomery St., Suite 330 (tel. 888/238-2059 or 503/229-0551; www.portlandrivercompany.com), which operates out of the RiverPlace Marina at the south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park. A 2 1/2-hour tour that circles nearby Ross Island costs $43 to $47 per person. This company also rents sea kayaks (to experienced paddlers) for $10 to $20 per hour.