Cheap thrills and building skills

Ian Castaneda, 17, of The Dalles hit the new mountain bike skills course next to Safeway in The Dalles on Sunday, Aug. 6. He and brother Edgar, 12, said they were out having a little fun on the track while temps were still cool in the morning. The skills park was recently constructed by Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District. There is no cost to use it.

Temps have remained low for the season the last few days with overcast skies and even a little rain and thunder this morning, Aug. 7. The high today is expected to hit 88 according to forecasters and temps look to remain in the high 80s and lower 90s the rest of the week.

Edgar Castaneda getting that front tire off the ground.