The desert of Tri-Cities, WA offers up some of the most spectacular sunsets, and that twilight time of day is absolutely perfect in summer time. The temperature drops from the daytime blistering heat to a comfortable cool breeze, the crickets step up to their stage and begin their chorus, and everything seems to just take a long slow exhale into a restful state.
Often I will take in this perfect moment of the day on my porch with a glass of wine from one of our local Red Mountain AVA wineries. But recently I tried a new way to enjoy these sunsets – a new experience, and one that I enjoyed so much I plan to add to my inventory of “go to” summer activities. A moonlight SUP tour with Northwest Paddleboarding.
The tour begins right before sunset at the east end of Columbia Park .
Everything is provided, including these absolutely awesome LED lit paddles! And at this time of day most everyone has left the water for the evening leaving it smooth as glass and a perfect medium to reflect the sunset and the rising moon.
You will follow the shoreline down to Clover Island where the Cable Bridge lights offer another dramatic view which can only be experienced and appreciated from the water.
As you round the island into the marina, be prepared for the night life of the boat house parties – I had no idea how alive and festive the marina was at night!
When you finish the tour, walk over to Ice Harbor Brewer to enjoy some local brewed beer and great food. Or if you would like something simpler and lighter – try the blue food truck – Rollin, which serves fresh ice cream.
