> From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> On 5/30/2018 4:14 PM, Jan Steinman wrote:
>>> From: Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>> There are numerous state parks that I think rank well with the
>>> national parks, if not a little better.
>> If you're taking I-5 through Oregon, plan to spend an extra day or so at
>> Silver Falls State Park, about 40 minutes east of Salem. You can see five
>> big waterfalls on a 45-minute hike, with three more worth seeing on a
>> longer, seven-mile loop.
>
> That goes on the list!
>
> We've not been to that part of Oregon.
Any waterfall-lover's Oregon trip must include not only Silver Falls State
Park, but the Columbia Gorge.
While you're at it, pick up "A Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific
Northwest," by (Gregory?) Plumb. I seemed to have parted with my copy since
moving to BC, so I might have the title off, but the author's last name was
unforgettable in combo with the topic. You'll find it during your trip at the
world's greatest book store, Powells Books, in Portland.
Silver Falls is great any time of the year, but especially winter. There is
rarely snow in the winter, and the water flow rate is greater, and it is
chock-full of mushrooms.
In July, water flow will be nearly at its lowest. The big falls will still be
spectacular, but you won't even see seasonal waterfalls like my "Unnamed
Waterfall," which is just a "wet spot on the rock" in July.
Jan
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