Rob Edgerton 
For Silver Falls State Park: This is taken from Oregon State Park Brochure so should be public domain. I grew up in Silverton and this park rivals Crater Lake for spectacular scenery and activities.
People call it the crown jewel of the Oregon State Parks system, and once you visit, you know why. Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national?and international?stage. Its beauty, boundless recreational opportunities and historic presence keep it there. Nestled in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains, less than an hour east of the state capital of Salem, the sprawling 9,200 acre property is the largest state park in Oregon, and one of the most popular.
Waterfalls: Where else can you walk behind a waterfall? Check out the famous South Falls and see what a 177-foot curtain of water looks like from behind. It's part of the Trail of Ten Falls, a spectacular, nationally recognized hiking trail that weaves through a dense forested landscape. The trail passes a series of breathtaking waterfalls along a rocky canyon, and descends to a winding creek at the forest floor. This 7.2 mile loop is considered to be a moderate hike, with an overall elevation change of 800 feet. Several connecting trails with separate access points make shorter routes. For everyone's safety? absolutely no pets allowed on the Canyon Trail. Pets on leash are allowed on all other trails.
Posted Feb 11, 2017 by Rob Edgerton from Yamhill, Or. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
