There are practical reasons why a footbridge across the Calapooia River between Monteith and Bryant parks has not been rebuilt, but the idea of summertime link between these popular parks is still a good idea.
Where the water rates a ‘fair’
Written July 6th, 2016 by Hasso Hering
It’s not exactly Zuma Beach, let alone the French Riviera, but as an occasional swimming hole this spot on the Calapooia River upstream of the Queen Avenue bridge has its uses during the mid-valley summer. At least for a few people, as in this shot from June 30.
River’s rise stops Albany hydro
Written December 16th, 2015 by Hasso Hering
Trying to make money from its small hydropower generator, the city of Albany can’t seem to catch a break. Much of last year there was too little water to run the turbine, and now there is too much.
It was just a trickle
Written December 25th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
The sign on Bryant Way was right on Christmas Eve, but just barely.
Solving a winter debris problem
Written September 4th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
No, that’s not a new road down to the Calapooia River that the Linn County Road Department is building here. It’s a project to build up a well-compacted area where Pacific Power can set new poles.
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Tags: Calapooia River, Linn County Road Department, Pacific Power, Queen Avenue bridge
Tags: Calapooia River, Linn County Road Department, Pacific Power, Queen Avenue bridge
Down by the Calapooia’s side
Written July 17th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
While the world goes to hell — in Gaza, Ukraine, Iraq, Nigeria and who knows where else — let us busy ourselves with something quite local, mundane and above all peaceful: What’s the meaning of all that logging and earth-moving on the banks of the Calapooia at Queen Avenue?
Bike route still blocked? Nope
Written February 21st, 2014 by Hasso Hering
(Please find the update below). This is getting a little old. I keep thinking that the “Road Closed” signs on both ends of Bryant Drive and Bryant Way outside of Albany may be outdated. But no, they’re not.
Road’s not dry, yet
Written February 19th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
As you can see, Bryant Way outside of Albany was still closed on Wednesday afternoon. But the flooding covered only one section of the road instead of two on Monday.
The message is clear…
Written February 16th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
In case the closed gates on Bryant Way outside of Albany don’t do the trick, the Linn County Road Department has emphasized the message with a sign that could not be clearer.
Worth a visit any time, even in winter
There’s no bad day to visit Thompson’s Mills, the state park east of Shedd. And if you’re new to the mid-valley, you owe yourself a trip there. As the only remaining water-powered mill in the state, the place shows off the ingenuity of the Oregon pioneers of 160 years ago.
Tags: Calapooia River, Oregon history, Oregon State Parks, Shedd, Thompson's Mills, water power