Today I decided to take my two youngest granddaughters on a Nana Adventure Day! I've been wanting to show them some of the familiar sights from my childhood, since they don't live far from where I grew up. So, I packed a picnic lunch and we headed out!
Oregon City, Oregon is the oldest incorporated town west of the Missouri River. The town has a lower level, where the old downtown is located, and then the rest of the town is built higher up, beyond a bluff that overlooks the Willamette River. One way to access the upper level of the town when you're on foot is via the Oregon City Municipal Elevator, which was placed into service in 1915. I used to ride that elevator as a little girl when Mama would take me to the eye doctor, who's offices were at the top of the bluff. It was fun to experience it again with my granddaughters, who were riding it for the first time. The view from the windows when you get to the top is great, but the view gets even better if you walk the path that follows the bluff toward the falls.
Along the path are benches to sit on, and plenty of grassy areas to run and play on and rocks and trees to climb. Old historic homes are also seen as you walk along the path.
When we were done exploring and rode back down the elevator, the attendant gave the girls a card that was printed like a free pass for riding. That's what they are holding up in this photo. (The elevator is always free for everyone.)
In case you noticed us wearing our sweaters, it was in the sixties today! I was surprised to see some of the leaves already turning color as you can see in the first photo. Tomorrow this cool weather is supposed to give way to warmer temperatures and they say it will be in the nineties by Thursday. That's life in the Pacific Northwest! The weather was actually perfect for walking, running and playing without getting over heated. We all enjoyed our Nana Adventure Day very much.
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Loved seeing you in places familiar to me, too. Your mama must have gone to the same eye clinic as we did at the top of the elevator. I love Oregon City and the sites along the bluff and the river. Thanks for sharing your day. I need to head that way to enjoy the change of seasons soon.
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You need to take me to some of those antique stores in Oregon City you've told me about!
Deletebeautiful and jealous that you're already wearing sweaters!
ReplyDeleteThe cool weather didn't last long, it's in the nineties now!
DeleteWhat a sweet blessing to spend time making memories with your adorable grands! I'm sure you're 7 year old grand was proud of the great picture she took. :-) Are you sure you're 59?
ReplyDeleteI don't feel 59 most days...and then, on occasion, there are days I feel older!
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ReplyDeleteWow, that's incredible!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting - a town on two levels. Hard for me to imagine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the party at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-little-dab-of-color.html
You should come and check out the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
DeleteOh yes, the trees are starting to get their first touch of gold here to and we aren't nearly a chilly as you guys. Cool photos!
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Summer definitely is zooming by!
DeleteNana Adventure days sound like a lot of fun
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They are a lot of fun!
DeleteGoodness, that gal standing by the sunflowers doesn't look old enough to be a Nana :) What a fun day!
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you! It was a fun day. I love being a nana!
DeleteYou are the most fun Nana ever!! I think the photo your grand daughter took is beautiful. :-D Our leaves are turning already as well, the nights are super cool right now.
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