Winter gives Silver Falls a quieter, moodier character, with misty waterfalls, slick canyon trails, and occasional ice coating the cliffs and forest. Conditions can change quickly, so this seasonal guide focuses on winter scenery, traction, shorter-route choices, and...
Silver Falls State Park is easily one of my favorite places to visit in Oregon. In fall, the maples add yellow and orange to the evergreen forest, leaves gather beside the creek, and a waterfall walk becomes a reason to spend the whole day outside. Some of my most...
Eugene is the starting point for several very different waterfall corridors: the McKenzie River, Highway 58, the Cottage Grove and Layng Creek forest roads, and the Coast Range toward Mapleton. The smartest plan is to choose one corridor for the day rather than trying...
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon’s most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site is something that will stick with you long after the end of...
One of our most favorite places to get in the holiday spirit and celebrate is held at one of Oregon’s most beloved places, Silver Falls State Park. Every year the largest state park in Oregon transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with decorated trees and...
