A mass of driftwood clogged the boat ramp at Albany’s Bowman Park over the last few weeks. But on Wednesday the logjam had been cleared away.
Did logjam vanish? No, alas, as you can see
Written April 18th, 2025 by Hasso Hering
On Friday morning, a faithful reader asked a question in the comments on this site. I gave a quick answer but then got on the bike to make sure my answer was right.
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Albany Bridge, logjam, railroad bridge, Willamette River
Tags: Albany Bridge, logjam, railroad bridge, Willamette River
On the riverfront path, what you can see
Written July 20th, 2024 by Hasso Hering
Big important news happens elsewhere, but on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path there are little things to notice and to see.
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Albany Square Plaza, Dave Clark Path, logjam, overlook, riverfront path, vandalism
Tags: Albany Square Plaza, Dave Clark Path, logjam, overlook, riverfront path, vandalism
A growing ‘attraction’ on the Clark Path
Written September 17th, 2022 by Hasso Hering
Is there anything special about the view above? Nope, not really. Except that the pile of driftwood jammed up against the pier is bigger than it was.
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New logjam grows under Albany RR bridge
Guess what’s back again. It’s our old friend the logjam in the Willamette River under the Albany railroad bridge.
Tags: Albany railroad bridge, logjam, Portland & Western, Willamette River