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Hammond, Oregon 97121

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This is where the spotters for the gun crew were stationed

They've screened the ladders to keep us off them, darn it

Here's the second gun mount

The geometry of stairways

Gun depiction at a peace monument

Foxgloves color up a nearby grassy patch

Battery Russell was just one of several gun batteries guarding the Columbia River

Columns, stairway, and facade of Battery Russell

Escort the prisoner to his dungeon!

It must not have been the most cheerful place to live in

Cloistered walkway of sorts

A picnic table enhances the view

Salmonberry, almost ready to eat

A chip off the wall exposes the bones of the building

So much standing water and the mosquitoes to go with

A small creek drains the swamp

Skunk cabbage has no issue at all with water quality

Not even if I was thirsty

Skunk cabbage thrive next to the stagnant creek

A meadow thrives next to the trail

So much standing water hiding in the shrubbery

War club or skunk cabbage spadix? (Hint: it's the latter)

A small footbridge does its bit in keeping boots and feet dry

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