walking paths

Before and after on the Cox Creek Path

Written June 26th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

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Three weeks ago, on June 5, I ran the above photo to illustrate the difficult challenge the Albany parks crew has every spring in trying to keep weeds under control along the city’s bike and walking paths.

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Tags: Albany parks, bike paths, park maintenance, walking paths, weed control

On Cox Creek Path, the scenery has changed

Written April 6th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

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The Cox Creek Path in Albany is about one-third of a mile long and runs from Simpson Park to Salem Avenue. It used to be a scenic segment of Albany’s system of walking and cycling paths. This spring the nature of the scenery has dramatically changed.

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Tags: Albany parks, bike paths, Cox Creek path, homeless camps, multiuse paths, vagrant camps, walking paths

A perfect path: Bear Creek

Written February 18th, 2013 by

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Here’s a quick look at the Bear Creek Greenway in Jackson County, a paved bike and walking path that follows Bear Creek from Ashland through Medford toward Central Point. It was built on public property along the waterway and has been well maintained over the years, offering both recreation and a route for non-motorized transportation even in […]

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Tags: Bear Creek Greenway, bike paths, Oregon recreation, walking paths