Enjoy these shots of one of Oregon's greatest places to let the bright mornings turn into warm afternoon and then evolve into calm evening. Silver Falls State Park is just east of Salem. Miles of hiking, numerous truly incredible waterfalls, camping, picnicking. You can actually hike behind one of the falls while it falls 177 feet in front of you. And you'll see a few of Oregon's claims to fame: Moss and Christmas tree farms (we're the largest producer of Christmas trees in the nation). The whole area was formed out of some sort of volcanic eruption a few years before any of us were around here.
And this Adlai Stevenson quote from Matterdays seemed a perfect fit to the sereneness and beauty of Silver Falls:
Your days are short here; this is the last of your springs. And now in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, feel the hem of Heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came.
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Until you visit another state you don't really notice how green Oregon really is.
Now it's my turn to visit your beautiful country... So stunning, thanks for sharing.
I loved our trip to Oregon! can't wait to go back!
Beautiful photographs. Waterfalls are so magical. So, Lewis, do you normally peer into or stick your head into deep dark holes???
I never knew that Oregon grew the most Xmas trees in America. NC grows a sizable amount, too, up in the mountains. My favorite xmas tree farm there is from one called, "Booger Mountain".
Great photos from the park. And it seems like everyone wanted to leave their mark on the bench which Steven was "posing." Nice legs, BTW. I love the waterfalls.
It may have been that way for Stevenson, but not all friends will be "old" when we go away. ;-)
Beautiful pictures, Lewis. Makes me miss the Pacific Northwest. :(
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i wasn't aware that such a thing existed; thank you for sharing such.
I went there about 5 years ago with my ex, it really is beautiful! Hope your having a great week.
Well that's pretty sweet! Thanks for sharing the photos. I had no idea about the Christmas trees... that aught to come in handy for Trivial Pursuit!
Beautiful!
What an incredible photo! Thanks for sharing it.
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