Here’s some info on places I have explored over the years.
| Site name | Franklin County Sugar Co |
| Description | Abandoned Beet sugar refining plant |
| Location | 1300 E @ Sugar Factory Rd, Preston ID |
| Map link | Here you go |
| Site Size | Approx 1 square mile |
| Security measures | None |
| Hazards or cautions? | NUMEROUS–See right |
| Special gear required? | Close toe footwear, pants, dust masks if windy |
| Do you have Historical info? | Google it |
| Date of last visit? | Summer 2018 |
| Photo album link(s) | Upon request |
| Site Status | As of July 2018, the site is standing and ready for exploring. |
HAZARDS AND CAUTIONS
**USE EXTREME CAUTION AT THIS LOCATION**
The buildings on this site have sat for more than 30 years and have been exposed to the elements all the time.
There are numerous structural hazards such as rotten flooring, rusted metal beams, hanging wire/pipe, and more.
Be EXTREMELY careful if venturing into areas under wooden roofing or off of the ground floor in the main plant building.
There are numerous animals and insects such as wasps and bees at this location.
| Site name | Ross Island Concrete Plant |
| Description | Concrete plant w/ mixing and water’s edge/dock facilities |
| Location | Just south of SE 4th and Ivon, Portland OR |
| Map link | Here you go |
| Site Size | Approx 1/2mi long x Approx 1/4mi wide |
| Security measures | 6ft tall chain link fence around site, locked gates, scary signage |
| Hazards or cautions? | SEE RIGHT |
| Special gear required? | Good footwear and situational awareness. |
| Do you have Historical info? | Google it. |
| Date of last visit? | 10 SEP 22 |
| Photo album link(s) | Upon request |
| Site Status | As of 9/10/22, this site is wide open. |
HAZARDS AND CAUTIONS
This is an old industrial site; broken/rusted hardware or structures are common.
The shore of the Willamette River is directly adjacent to the property, esp in the area of the crane.
The site is in plain view of a public walk/bike path.
There are numerous homeless camps and campers active in the immediate area. Needles, broken bottles, and feces are present.
Several confined spaces are present in the area under/around storage silos. STAY OUT OF THEM
| Site name | 32nd and Weidler Garages |
| Description | Former mechanic Shop |
| Location | 1500 SE 32nd ave Portland, OR |
| Map link | Here you go |
| Site Size | Approx 1/4mi square |
| Security measures | 6ft chain link fence around site, homeless encampment |
| Hazards or cautions? | See Right |
| Special gear required? | Pants, good footwear, tools to access blackberry hedge |
| Do you have Historical info? | Google it |
| Date of last visit? | OCT 2019 |
| Photo album link(s) | Upon request |
| Site Stauts | As of late 2021, most of the site has been demo’d, except the concrete framework for the structure. There are several tons of dirt piled up in the former parking areas, and the site has been mostly reclaimed by nature. |
HAZARDS AND CAUTIONS
There is an active homeless encampment at this location.
Access to the site is via a hole in the fence on the SW corner of the site; hiking down an active rail line is required, as is navigating a significant blackberry bush (via a hole through it).
There are numerous animals and insects such as wasps and bees at this location.
Mr Curly's Adventures 