This week we respond to some listener questions about diminishing tubed boats and Zach ponders whether we should paddling communities that only want “locals.”

News of the Week

• Recreation in Washington is beginning to open up today. An announcement about recreation in Oregon opening up is likely to come Thursday.
• The Rogue River will not be open when permit season begins on May 15th.

Gear of the Week

• Rogue Gear Works Cataraft Frame (Erik)
• Makita Blower and Adapter (Zach)
• UV Buffs (Aaron)