SHOTS BLOG

  The upstream end of the park provides walking trails through a grand riparian forest, with the rush of the river a constant companion.  Angling is popular in this stretch of river, and there is easy access for launching canoes or kayaks to float the Willamette River Water Trail. Jasper State Recreation Site is a beautiful riverside park that is very popular for weddings, reunions, and large family picnics. There are 4 reservable group picnic areas with covered cooking areas, sinks, picnic tables and flush restrooms nearby.  Shelter #4 has a large covered seating area as well. Play fields, playground, river access, volleyball and riverside trails provide for plenty of activities for kids and adults alike. This was a First for Jovi and Myself.   We had Never Been to this Park.   Its a Real Nice Park, well Cared for Lots of  Places to Explore and Walk.  Park was Really Deserted no one was there, Just the Caretaker and a Few Other People. ...

  “It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan “A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water logged stick will do just fine. A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he’ll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?” ―  John Grogan,  Marley & Me “A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. And as he grew old and achy, he taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, he taught me about fri...

  And After the Rain,   Must Have Created Some  Awesome Smells!!    Jovi Was Really Into It,  Sticking His Whole Head Into the Bushes and Oh So Smelling Those Smells!! Jovi Just Had to Go Under the Bridge,   Thats Where the Good Water is …. Quote :  Rain is a vital part of nature’s important cycles. It helps to replenish water supplies, provides essential nutrients for plants, and helps to clean the air.  Oh Those Smells,   Those Wonderful Smells,   After a Fresh Rain  Dad I Finally Found the Perfect Stick!!!

  It Was An Overcast Day,  But at Least it Was Not Raining so Off We Went to Find a Place to Walk and Explore.   We Really Want Summer to Get Here,  Tired of the Overcast, Cool Rain Filled Weather Sniffing and a Searching for Something Out There in All That Grass

  Time for a Ride Ride  Time to Roll in the Dirt  Jovi found Water  Jovi Smelled Water  Loves Water  Jovi Jumping into Water Loves getting in all Water  Jovi never gets enough of water                                                                                       

    September24,2024 Jovi and Myself went to the Park Today,  Today the Weather Has No Rain, and The Sun was Out with  Clouds So Went went down to the Park for a Walk and Explore .  Of Course Jovi Had to Find Water and Jump In.  He is a True Labrador he Loves Water.  We came Upon some Ducks and One Duck Decided he was going to get the Flock Out of  There