19 November 2008

Sunny Saturday

Last weekend we were able to enjoy some very nice weather. The sun forced it's way through the clouds and it warmed up very nicely. It was a perfect time for me to head to the parks on either side of the Willamette.
I started out at River Front Park on the east side and took most of my pictures there. The park was busy with families playing and people walking and running. The early morning fishermen were just finishing when I showed up - they did not appear to be successful. The above picture is of one of the abandoned factories or warehouses right next to the park. This gate was an entrance to the parking lot right from the park. Evidentially the buildings have been empty for quite some time - perhaps since before the park was established.
This is on the west side of the river in Wallace Marine Park. There is a large parking lot by the boat ramp which is separated from the main park by the old train tracks in the background. The tracks and the bridge over the river are being fixed, hence the orange fence.

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