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 John Day Mulit-day: Dale to Monument 
After the almost 6 hour drive from Portland we camped out at Tollgate Campground where we put in the next morning.
After the almost 6 hour drive from Portland we camped out at Tollgate Campground where we put in the next morning.
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Our first day of paddling was exciting as we all got a feel for our boats full of gear.  Camp set-up was a breeze and this was a nice sunny evening.
Our first day of paddling was exciting as we all got a feel for our boats full of gear. Camp set-up was a breeze and this was a nice sunny evening.
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Second evening: camp set-up and re-hydration.
Second evening: camp set-up and re-hydration.
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The tarp was key as we didn't get as much sun as we expected.  Steve sets up a nice fire in the corner and we're dry and toasty.
The tarp was key as we didn't get as much sun as we expected. Steve sets up a nice fire in the corner and we're dry and toasty.
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Throw bags tied up to make clothes lines.  How handy.
Throw bags tied up to make clothes lines. How handy.
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Beautiful red barked evergreens...lush meadow.
Beautiful red barked evergreens...lush meadow.
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Overturned kayaks are great for keeping gear dry.  Stuff things inside and underneath overnight.
Overturned kayaks are great for keeping gear dry. Stuff things inside and underneath overnight.
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Lots of beautiful terrain, flora and fauna...
Lots of beautiful terrain, flora and fauna...
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flora...
flora...
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More flora...
More flora...
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Cool little green beetle guy.
Cool little green beetle guy.
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Packed up camp and pushing off for our third day of paddling.
Packed up camp and pushing off for our third day of paddling.
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...leave no trace.  Its so nice to paddle away and see no signs you were ever there.
...leave no trace. Its so nice to paddle away and see no signs you were ever there.
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Safety first: doggie buddies like to float too!
Safety first: doggie buddies like to float too!
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True love.
True love.
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