I think everyone that grew up in Madras area hated it when they filled up the Cove. We were all excited when they put Pelton dam in but Round Butte drowned some of the best memories a child can have.
The cove area was the area since Central Oregon was formed and before that by the Native Americans. They used to set up fishing areas to smoke salmon on the Metolius River ever year to prepare their salmon for winter. The settlers planted fruit trees that would not grow up on the plains and had big canning parties in the fall and the kids…well the kids loved the cove.
We used to have ball games in a big grassy meadow. We also had 3 legged races, my girlfriend and me were fantastic in the 3 legged race. We had gunny sack races, we also excelled in that.
Families had big reunions and picnics in the park. Families still went and picked the fruit to can.
Business’s had big parties for the employees and family. I think everyone used the park for something. It was beautiful down there with green trees and waterfalls, now all gone, drowned under all the water that the Portland area and outsiders come play on. You can’t go out in a boat to relax, it is like sitting in a giant mixer from all the boats and water skiers, jet skiers and water boarders. It is like grand central station. If you try your canoe in any of the main areas you will get tipped over.
I think it is sad and I hate to go to the cove, it just makes me sad and all for progress?? Progress for who?
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