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Bike Through Riverfront Park in Salem, OR
See the city of Salem, OR, with with a ride through the impressive Riverfront Park. It's a great place to start or end a ride through this bike-friendly town. The 23-acre park runs along the Willamette River, with biking trails and lots of outdoor activities available. Bike down for the Summer Movies in the Park series or to the serene Riverfront viewing areas, or see the sights for yourself on your personal bike tour.
Distance: 2-10 miles
Difficulty: Easy (paved pathways)
Don't Miss: The Eco... Read More »
Golf Courses Abound In Salem
Golf is a driving force in Salem‚ with more than a dozen courses located in the immediate area.
Among the notable venues is Salem Golf Course‚ which was founded in 1925. The first nine holes of the course were opened in 1927‚ and the second nine opened a year later. The facility’s natural beauty creates a relaxing atmosphere‚ with a variety of wildlife and hundreds of trees lining the fairways.
The public as well as 250 club members continue to enjoy the semi-private facility today. Read More »
The Wonders of Mother Nature Surround Salem
Salem is a city of contrasts.
Within half a day’s drive, the adventurous or even slightly adventurous can experience a variety of landscapes.
Fingers of the famed high and low desert reach into the low foothills on the leeside of the Cascades, while the ocean lies less than an hour’s drive to the west. For the deep woods – and a true Oregon outdoors experience – you need only head about 25 miles to Silver Falls State Park. The park has more than a dozen waterfalls, some with drops of more than... Read More »
