When Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis starts to get stir-crazy being stuck at home during social isolation, he heads outside on a run.
His main route takes him along the Springwater Corridor Trail, which has become a haven in East Multnomah County for those looking to enjoy fresh air and sunshine while maintaining a proper 6-foot buffer.
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