Tied up in a local legend: Drift boats always perfect on river

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Named after the river where they were invented, the McKenzie River drift boats connect people to a historic pastime and are as popular as ever.

A local innovation, the McKenzie River drift boat has been around for almost 100 years and is as popular as ever. The boat offers a stable angling platform that can float in only inches of water and can maneuver among river rocks and shallows in comfort and…