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In February, thinking about Freeway Lakes

Written February 22nd, 2026 by Hasso Hering
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It was in June 2018 when I last navigated the waters of Freeway Lakes near Albany in my canoe. I’m hoping to repeat the experience once it warms up this spring.

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At Freeway Lakes, primrose battle resumes

Written August 21st, 2023 by Hasso Hering
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In the summer of 2018, the Freeway Lakes near Albany were still a great place for messing about in small boats. By 2021, boating was much more restricted by the spread of ludwigia hexapetala or water primrose. Things have gotten no better since.

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Freeway Lakes: The weeds have taken over

Written September 27th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
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If you haven’t been to Freeway Lakes southeast of Albany for a couple of years or so, you’ll be shocked to see the sorry shape the place is in now.

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Close to town, a nice place for boats

Written May 25th, 2018 by Hasso Hering
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The bike took me past Freeway Lakes southeast of Albany the other day. Once again I was glad to see that this place is getting some use by people in small boats.

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Bowers Rock: County is trying

Written May 20th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
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Sunshine and dry weather meant it was time for my annual visit to Bowers Rock State Park. The park is a good place to see natural open space along the Willamette River. And it’s still hard to get to because there’s no easy place to park and the only access road tries to keep the public out.

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