I was raised in Reno but haven't been back in several years. With rising water levels in the Tahoe Basin I returned to paddle. Angelique and I timed our recent trip with the Reno River Festival and uncrowded lakes. The Reno whitewater park was super fun, as was our tour of Emerald Bay and Donner Lake.
Enjoy the video clip.
Though I grew up in the area, it's not until now that I feel I can have a place there. I never thought I'd say this, but I look forward to my next trip.

Paul Clark is “the duffle bag paddle boarder” and adventure SUP correspondent based in Bend, Oregon.
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