Most good things cost something. But once you have a bicycle and a small assortment of equipment, riding through the countryside is absolutely free. It’s amazing there’s no charge for something that enjoyable. Here are some further thoughts — not exactly organized thoughts — on that theme from Meadow Road south of Albany.
Freeway Lakes southeast of Albany may not be the south of France, but it’s still a nice place for an hour or two on the water. And it’s close, just about the only lake within 15 minutes’ drive of Albany. Bigger lakes are an hour or more away. On a Sunday afternoon, you’ll see a few people […]
Next time you’re on or near the central Oregon coast, check out this little place in the Siuslaw National Forest. There is hardly ever anybody there when I ride my bike up to this place. It’s easy to get to by car, about nine miles up Yachats River Road. If you go, pick a sunny day, […]
This looks like the end of the Albany Wye, the railroad Y that on a few occasions allowed big steam locomotives to turn around so they didn’t have to run home to Portland backward. Unless it will be restored later, the wye seems to have fallen victim to the Portland & Western’s project — at a standstill […]
The Farmers’ Market in Albany is back in full swing for another year. It is held every Saturday morning through the fall at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street. Producers from around the valley offer their farm products including plants, cut flowers, bakery items and, as the season progresses, lots of other edible goods. Usually […]
When you have extra time on your hands in the mid-valley, you may want to visit the bird cages at the E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area off Camp Adair Road in north Benton County. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has displayed pheasants and other game birds there for many years. (hh)
A dead end? It sure is…
Ever wonder what happens to a store property near a freeway off-ramp after the off-ramp is closed? A few days ago my bicycle took me to the end of Hoefer Road, which I’m mispronouncing in this video. I’m told the locals say “Hayfer,” though I can’t see how this is justified by the spelling. In any case, […]
Tags: Hoefer Road, Interstate 5