Battery Russell — Attraction in Oregon

These war bunkers are probably one of the coolest things i have seen. I only rate this as less than a 5 because the maps showing what each room was could have been a little more detailed and easy to understand. It was difficult to tell what was first and second floors. Also a map telling you where the trails lead to would be helpful. We ended up walking about 1 mile or so on a trail before realizing it didnt lead back around to the parking area like we thought and turned around. And we werent the only ones. All we did figure out (while driving out of the park) is that the trail eventually crosses over a foot bridge over the road in and continues on. Still a...

I am sure that Friends of Fort Stevens is doing their best to keep Battery Russel “still standing” but it’s daze are numbered: stair hand rails are getting loose so “watch your steps” especially if you have to abuse hand rails like I do Hint: walk up (and back down) the path/road just to the left of the long flight of stairs leading up(down) from (to) the parking lot I am sure that the ACE had no intention of this site lasting this long. Has to be 100 years old?? Lucky am I, my kids, my grandkids, to visit a battery similar to the ones my father maintained and manned during the early years of WWII on the East...

Battery Russell is very eerie at dusk with a light rain, but incredibly cool. The historic military fortification takes on an almost ghostly presence in the fading light. The light rain adds an extra layer of atmosphere, making the experience both chilling and fascinating.

Walking through the old bunkers and gun emplacements, you can feel the echoes of the past, adding a sense of mystery to the visit. For anyone interested in history or looking for a unique experience, Battery Russell is a must-visit, especially under these atmospheric...