Nice little walk around the property. There's some interesting history in this Adair Village area…read more Lots of walking trails behind this and to the north. Last time I went there 2024 spring they didn't have the birds anymore in the coops.

If you ever have a chance or the time to stop and see this memorial, you should. It's not very big…read more It's surrounded by an animal refuge. The whole area was a World War II training camp. At the time, it was considered the second largest city in Oregon. It housed 4 different regiments. After their training, 2 regiments went to Europe and 2 went to the Pacific. It's a great place to visit and learn a little history about where we live and about our country. It's especially important to me because I had a great uncle who was trained here.

In addition to the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, this millrace supplied water to other city industries,…read moreincluding the Salem Water Company, the Paulus Brothers Cannery, the Salem Flouring Mill, and Boise Cascade. Today, paths and parks parallel much of the waterway. Waller Dam, built around 1864 and modified in 1915, split Mill Creek into this millrace and what is sometimes referred to as North Mill Creek. The millrace flows through the Willamette Heritage Center, where you can take a tour of the old Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and then the Willamette University campus. There is also a fish ladder as part of the dam to allow anadromous fish to pass. A small park, there is also a picnic table and a small grassy area. Not a spectacular park, but is an interesting part of the history of Salem.

Ron and I spent the day visiting four covered bridges near Scio, Oregon. I am rather ashamed to…read moresay that while I attended school relatively nearby (Western Oregon in Monmouth, Oregon), I have never seen them. Ron is a transplant from California, but grew up in the area and has been to visit them since childhood. I am definitely more educated tonight about my state's history and at how beautiful those structures are to see. My favorite bridge to see today was the Gallon Home Bridge. Built in 1916, white lightning was sold there during prohibition in gallon jugs. Oh the stories those timbers could tell! I don't think I can do these living pieces of history still in use the justice they deserve in a short review, So I urge you to take the eight-bridge tour via car or by bike You can pick up some very detailed maps in Scio at the fire departmente or feed store or use an online resource like this: http://www.staytonsublimitychamber.org/covered-bridge-tour/ Once you take this tour, I think you'll feel the same sense of awe I did.

This giant globe was built with a great intention and has a lovely meaning behind it that spreads…read moreawareness of the cultures that our world shares. It definitely means a lot to the community in Salem as well. The artist even allowed local high school students help mold and paint the tiles with wildlife and cultural references from around the world. This was heavily funded by the community and you can see that many people contributed to the art piece. Unfortunately, the art piece is about 18 years old now. It is currently going under restoration due to age (possibly vandalism?). Some of the tiles have fallen off and the vibrant colors are starting to fade. The globe also has a large black fence around it that can be annoying for photos, but I guess it somewhat protects to the art piece?

I am so dissapointed in the city of Salem Oregon I can't see the RJVER ant RIVERFRONT PARK with…read morethis giant blue BALL in the way... gosh darn it who wants to go to a park and see a stupid fenced ball insted of the river !!!!!! I want it removed and Salem to be a better city Yeah yu and is the only one There but I don't care THORW IT AWAY SO I CAN SEE THE RIVER

Lovely adventure…read more Parking is 4 ish spaces along the road. Small trailhead with info plaque. Trail is steep, paved, and pretty short. The erratic rock is on a bluff overlooking wine country. There's some interesting native plants and the rock is impressive. Deposited by glacial floods when the big ice dam broke.

While not an amazing attraction, it's a cool stop if you're in the area. Fairly steep short walk up…read morea paved path to an open area with a rock. Rocks, actually. No facilities of any kind.

Sturdy bridge. Nice to walk a cross. Good views. I think this is thhe best bridge going over the…read moreriver is Salem by a mile

Built in 1912, this walking bridge is great for a refreshing walk if you're near Downtown Salem…read more This bridge is walking distance from Salem Center, Marion Square Skate Park, Minto Island Park, Riverfront Park, and Wallace Marine Park! If you're willing to walk a bit farther, you can reach the Oregon State Capitol building and Willamette University too! So there's lots of areas to go to if you're on a jog or bike ride. This is only a pedestrian bridge, so there's not vehicles going through!

This is the bridge that connects the rest of salem to the west salem folks…read more It is most unfortunate that this bridge is busy during peak hours. It is most fortunate we are salem so traffic on this bridge isn't really bad. This bridge allows drivers to go 30mph. There is a mini side walk for pedestrians. Hopefully this bridge will get an expansion soon

All I'm going to say is just have a parking pass and don't leave anything in your vehicle…read more Now the fishing areas there at E.E WWA is good, they've done a lot of work. Now I haven't been there for a while but I can't remember how close the Wheel Chair access but it's a long walk. The archery area is also a nice place to go. Again have a parking pass. Just make a trip to actually see some pretty beautiful area. Make a better, safer parking lot. A lot of elderly go there.

Best bird watching ever! Easy to get to and you get to ride the ferry to get there. Stay at the…read moreBuena Vista House and ride your bike over!