Nur Pon means "Salmon Run" in the Winnemem Wintu language.
This phoenix with rusted metal was recovered in 2015 believed to be from an old bridge that used to be here.
This open space reserve was long-ignored and, abused by others, that our Community kind of, forgot about it; except for the Neighbors who border this reserve. They had been complaining for years, about the rowdy behaviors; shootings, fires, drunken and drug-related brawls - at all hours of the night. These poor neighbors relentlessly tried to get the city to do something.
A community campaign started with just regular people going in, to clean up - but it wouldn't last long and it came with a lot of imminent danger. Finally, I guess the city decided this was a Gem on the riverfront and decided to throw some funds at it. Of course, the City takes all the adulation when it was the neighbors and community that got the ball rolling.
They hauled out tons of trash from the water's edge - and it was just opened to the public, last week.
With over a mile and a half of trails, footbridges, picturesque views, a kayak launch, a restroom, and a fish channel, within these 40 acres, there is plenty to explore. The area is supposed to be closed to bikes and scooters, but as always, there were those who don't follow the rules.
It is also an off-leash dog area.
This is a salmon spawning channel.
Just over the spawning bridge -
I am starting to see early signs of Autumn.
Nur Pon is situated on the east bank of the Sacramento River, and many tributaries meander throughout the space.
After 14 years of living here, this was my first time, seeing the river from this perspective.
The geese are back - reclaiming what is theirs.
Next time I will get some pictures of them. I was so taken, by the natural beauty of the area I forgot.
Navy has these interesting plants in his front yard and I don't know what they are. They like to grow near the river...
The leaves are like velvet. and a spiky flower forms from the top.
I thought these were so pretty and I do not know what they are -
I'd never seen them anywhere before, so a first for me.
What a nice morning treat, to be able to walk this area.
I plan on going back soon.
