What a gorgeous day to spend in a beautiful state park. Halls Ferry State Park is about six miles south of Salem on River Road. It offers serene landscapes and undisturbed tranquility as canoers and fishermen paddle down the river surrounded by the natural sounds of wildlife peering around every corner. 
Halls Ferry operated in the Oregon Territory long before it became a state park. In 1868, the ferry allowed farmers to cross the Willamette River, transporting goods to nearby markets, providing prosperity to the local community.
The original land has become Halls Ferry State Park, a quiet place to picnic, fish and enjoy the narrow paths.
The Rotary Club of Salem Creekside adopted and maintains the state park for all to enjoy. This particular morning Rotarians: Rich Davis, Bob Pool, Sharon Johnson, Greg Steinberger, Pete Meuleveld, Patrick Jackson, Terry Page, Maria Mokrai, her husband Steven Mokrai and Park Ranger trimmed overgrowth, laid gravel, cleared pathways, cleaned sign and gathered garbage. 
And as usual, after a few hours or restoration, the park was in pristine shape and Rotarians gathered at Richard Becks home for their annual buffet luncheon at Richard Becks lovely home. Great food, beautiful day and a lovely Oregon park, to be enjoyed by all. 