Simpson Park trail

Simpson Trail: Leaving corona news behind

Written April 9th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

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We shouldn’t forget that so many people in Oregon have lost their jobs and income because of the coronavirus panic. But Albany’s forest trails offer at least a chance to get away from the news.

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Tags: Albany parks, Albany trails, Simpson Park trail

After this fire, an excess of caution?

Written August 29th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

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You can’t say Albany city officials are not cautious. Overly, extra, super cautious sometimes. As when they kept Simpson Park and the Talking Water Gardens off limits a full day after a fire nearly a mile away was put out.

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Tags: Albany fire, closed to the public, Simpson Park trail, Talking Water Gardens

Our river trails: Worth checking out

Written September 10th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

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September is a great time to venture out on Albany’s two riverside trails, one on each side of the Willamette. I was reminded of this when I rode my bike along the Simpson Park trail last week.

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Tags: Albany trails, riverside trails, Simpson Park trail, Takena Landing trail