January 5, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 1
News and life ~for our side of the mountain!
Feels Like We’re Living In A Winter Wonderland
Locals and visitors agree, the North Santiam Canyon is the winter place to be! By Karen Widmer Right: Jack Schwarte
(shown) and Laurie Garrett of Salem enjoy snow shoeing at Maxwell Butte and warming up with a cup of coffee at Rosie’s. They snow shoe or ski at least twice a month,. “It is good for the soul to hike amongst the trees and through the snow,” said Jack. Above: The North Santiam’s creeks and rivers are the year round kayaking destination for Gerry Orr, of Gates, Cliff Priddy of Turner and Chris Watson of Milwaukee. “I’d say I’m here 70 times a year, but I’d like to make it more,” said Chris. All report Giovanni’s as one of their favorite haunts, and yes ladies, they’re all single!
Photo courtesy of Laurie Garrett
Left: Gates residents Josh
Photo courtesy of Josh Weathers
and Alycia Weathers and son, Ben, can be found out exploring the nearby hills on any given day. The New Year inspired them to create a new friend. Here they are on Monument Peak welcoming “Fred’ to the family.
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