History Nature And Workout by The Grand Hotel in Salem in Salem, OR

We were thrilled to see a recent article published on Oregon.com that highlights the Pringle Creek Tour- a wonderful walking tour that highlights the rich history and beauty of downtown Salem, Oregon. In his article, History, Nature and Workout, Patrick Johnson gives some excellent tips to taking full advantage of this on-foot adventure. The Pringle Creek Tour can be downloaded from the Salem Heritage Network site (a wonderful source for information on the history and culture of Salem, Oregon) along with several other walking tours. The self guided tour starts at our hotel, and makes its way through beautiful downtown parks, and past historical landmarks such as the Reed Opera House and more. Now that the weather is warming up- we hope you will find some time to take this tour during your next visit to Salem, Oregon! From the Oregon.com article History, Nature and Workout: About the walk: Pringle Creek and Sheldon Ditch walk takes a route that is 2.8 miles long and starts from downtown Salem and winds through several of the parks and historic areas of the city. It literally has something for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, from Oregon birds, to nice park settings, to unique architectures of bridges and buildings. The walk also goes through the several of the historic districts of Salem, so if you take a script with you there are many lessons to be learned about how the area developed. What to bring: It's Oregon and it's outdoors. Make sure you bring weather appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes and water. While 2.8 miles doesn't have a lot of difficult hills, there are one or two stair cases along the way – but this walk can be navigated by bike, wheelchair or even stroller. To get the most out of the walk, make sure to print off the self-guided tour script where you can also find more history about Salem. There are many picturesque settings, so bring that digital camera for some wonderful shots of Oregon no matter what time of year you visit. Season: You can take the walk year round – depending on your tolerance for being in the weather. If you don't mind getting wet or cold, this tour can be taken any time. I went on the tour during a crispy February day between rain showers and it was very pleasant and informative.