Paddling near Winthrop, WA
Winthrop sits in the Methow Valley in Okanogan County, where the Methow River is the centerpiece of local paddling. The river draws kayakers, canoeists, and SUP riders looking for everything from mellow scenic floats to splashy whitewater. Lake Patterson is a local flatwater favorite, especially for stand-up paddleboarding on hot summer days.
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