Name: Salem Exploration
Start: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-04-13T23:59:59-07:00

Past Activity

Canceled: Salem Exploration

Start date: 04/13/2023
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 04/13/2023
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We especially welcome those who have never visited Salem or have not gone on past Sallem exploration trips. Jim Northrop who lived in Salem for 24 years will be our guide. Hallie Ford Museum, House and Senate galleries, Willamette University, Union Street Railroad Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, the new Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge, renovated Supreme Court Building , sculptures, and gardens on the way to Willamette University, the Deepwood Museum & Gardens, the Bush Barn Art Center, the Salem Convention Center, and the historic Ladd and Bush Bank. Be prepared to be on your feet most of the exploration. Jim has a special place for lunch. We should be back in Eugene by 5:30 if all goes well.

Event Leader: Jim Northrop
Event Leader Phone: 5413433426
Event Leader Email: jim.b.northrop@gmail.com
Assistant Leader: Janet Jacobsen
Event category: Trips
Area Type:
Departure Location: Amazon Park, 28th & Hilyard entrance parking lot
Rating: Easy
Roundtrip total drive miles: 132
Season: 2023
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Appropriate clothing, $ for lunch, sunglasses or umbrella? There are a few security checks so keep that in mind in what you carry.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 7
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain:
Non-Member Fees: 5
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

A break in the rainy April weather allowed twelve Obsidian walkers to explore Salem's downtown area without unfurling umbrellas or donning raingear. Our circular route took us across bridges, through nine parks, and into the State Capitol Building, where we watched the House debate and pass a bill. The cherry blossoms blooming on the Capitol Mall were a bit past their peak but still enchanting. Highlights: viewing "We Fly With Our Own Wings," a new art installation in the recently renovated Supreme Court Building consisting of more than 1600 hand-blown glass "feathers"; new exhibits in the Willamette Heritage Center, including an exhibit on the Chinese Community in downtown Salem; and an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at Goudy Commons with several hundred Willamette University students. It was a fine day for a walk with friends.