A River Runs Through It

I took a walk yesterday over the creek and through the woods, to the place the above photo was taken. Wilderness Park to be exact, which is located behind Pioneer Park in Stayton. I didn't even know they were two separate parks until recently.

But now I know Wilderness Park is a 55-acre wooded area with paths and waterways running through it here and there. At the back is what you see above. I'm a bit confused on the geography of waterways, so I can't figure out if the one in the photo dumps directly into the nearby Santiam River, or if it's just close. Dunno.

While I was there, a young girl was bent over the water for several minutes, apparently intent on catching a fish with her bare hands. Her efforts were ultimately in vain, but you have to admire her optimism.

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