Showing posts with label Confluence Project. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Confluence Project. Show all posts

Aug 29, 2008

Sandy River Delta: Maya Lin Bird Blind

The Confluence Project's dedication of the Maya Lin birdblind at the Sandy River Delta was last Saturday, but I was unable to attend. So while Obama was giving his acceptance speech last night, I headed out to take a look at the new birdblind.

Although the view of the Columbia River is limited from the bird blind itself, there are great river views that can be seen just a few feet to the east of the bird blind.

Before I came out last night, I wasn't exactly sure where the bird blind was located. But after hiking to it, the location was very familiar. It's located at exactly the same spot where we've taken our dog down to the river many, many times over the years.

As a matter of fact, the very first time the Mrs. and I hiked here on a cold winter day, it was raining heavily. We walked to this very spot on the river, climbed down the steep embankment, and sat on a log protected from the rain by the overhanging branches. The river was virtually at our feet. It was quiet except for the large drops of rain that plopped on our rain gear. We sat in silence for a long time, enjoying the view of the river, the sound of the raindrops, and the smell of the wet ground around us.
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Aug 18, 2008

You're Invited To Confluence Project Dedication

A dedication of the third completed Confluence Project site, the bird blind at the Sandy River Delta, is scheduled for this Saturday. Join us for this free public event.

Saturday, August 23, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Interstate 84 at Exit 18
Troutdale, Oregon

Take a family-friendly one-mile walk to the completed elliptical bird blind on the quiet, reflective Sandy River Delta. This new sanctuary-rising among the trees at the water's edge-is the third completed project for the Confluence Project. After our visit to the bird blind, we'll hear remarks by artist Maya Lin and other participants, then cool off from the summer's heat with an old-fashioned ice cream social.

For more information visit the Confluence Project webpage at: www.confluenceproject.org