A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley
Launching and retrieving boats at Albany’s Takena Landing Park has become a bit more complicated this summer. Low water in the Willamette River has exposed a gravel bar blocking the end of the ramp, and there may be underwater obstacles as well.
From the riverfront beat, good news for Willamette River boaters who like to use the ramp at Bowman Park.
Takena Landing: A gravel bar and boulders
Launching and retrieving boats at Albany’s Takena Landing Park has become a bit more complicated this summer. Low water in the Willamette River has exposed a gravel bar blocking the end of the ramp, and there may be underwater obstacles as well.
Tags: gravel bars, Takena Landing, Willamette boating