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Had a three day weekend so I went out to Salem with a few friends to explore the Silver Falls State Park, which did not disappoint. Snapped a few pics, and this one really turned out.
9 km from Silver Falls State Park
Abiqua falls is difficult to reach. First, you have to reach the middle of nowhere. Then, you take a thoroughly messed up “road” on foot or by car. Finally, you have to scramble down a hill, and about 1/4 mile over rocks next to a river. At least you reach Abiqua. Yeah, it’s worth it. This was by far my favorite waterfall I’ve ever experienced – go if you can do so carefully! The best waterfall experience was followed up with a pretty strange one: a group of people decided to take up target practice with rifles next to our car. This area isn’t a part of a park so it’s unprotected.
42 km from Silver Falls State Park
Wine lovers: This is your happy place. Wine country in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, at sunset. Whenever I fly my drone, I usually take a photo right after taking off and one right before landing. These are usually throw-away photos that simply help me remember exactly where I was at in case I want to go back. However, this shot of the vineyards scattered over those rolling fields was worthy of sharing.
Experienced by Dan Meyers
53 km from Silver Falls State Park
This is one of the oldest hydroelectric plants in the world, located in Oregon City, Oregon, on the Willamette River. I love old industrial places--especially when they're still in operation. Fun fact: This is where the first long-distance power lines in the United States--outside of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park--were installed, carrying electricity to Portland.
Experienced by Dan Meyers
70 km from Silver Falls State Park
A long exposure right after sunset looking over Portland, OR.
71 km from Silver Falls State Park
Just taking a walk in Forest Park, Portland, OR
71 km from Silver Falls State Park
Burnside Bridge spanning the Williamette River in Portland, Oregon.
Experienced by Chris Briggs
72 km from Silver Falls State Park
This is the view from the Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. Right before the sunset, the city’s skyline is at its absolute best with Mount Hood with all its glory. I know there are many many versions of the same photo on the internet but who cares. It is a beautiful view that deserves the fame.
80 km from Silver Falls State Park
Another shot of the St.Johns Bridge in Portland.
84 km from Silver Falls State Park
In our first Unsplash Expedition in Portland, we hiked to Trillium Lake in the Mt Hood National Forest. It was a lot of fun to hike to and walk on a frozen lake with fellow photographers, even if the weather wasn’t the best.
84 km from Silver Falls State Park
Snow shoeing adventure - Mt. Hood - Oregon
87 km from Silver Falls State Park
Searching for a camp spot, we found a long dirt road that we drove down and discovered this amazing little spot. We cleared it out, and discovered the moss bench (back of photo) and built a fire. Right next to this spot there is a rushing river which makes it the perfect setting to fall asleep to!
90 km from Silver Falls State Park
Oneonta falls in the Columbia river gorge of Oregon.
95 km from Silver Falls State Park
My family friends invited me to come with them to Lost Lake near Mt. Hood for a weekend. I decided to take my camera with me and find any shots I thought were cool. As the day was dying down, everyone went to bed and I sat there into the morning hours watching the flames wave back and forth with the breeze. I love this shot as it makes you feel like you are in the warm embrace of the fire, filled with energy.
102 km from Silver Falls State Park
Tamanawas Falls, a spectacular hidden gem, nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood, having driven past many times, we decided that we should finally take a look for ourselves at this majestic waterfall. After a 2 mile hike, the stop was well worth it, and the absence of people added even more to the pristine and beautiful falls that met us at the end of the trail.
108 km from Silver Falls State Park
While on vacation at the beach we went to a sand-sculpture contest. Most of the entries were okay, but it was also very crowded. We wandered on down the beach and found this non-entrant, tucked neatly behind a large log of driftwood. It reminded me of childhood vacations to the beach as well as the human need to create.
108 km from Silver Falls State Park
Aerial view of cliffs over ocean in Oregon
111 km from Silver Falls State Park
My wife and I spent an incredible evening along the Oregon Coast. We drove our Subaru Crosstrek on the sand and set up our beach camp. We made a fire and cooked dinner on next to the ocean, finished off by a bottle of wine and s’mores as we watched the sun dip below the cloud line.
111 km from Silver Falls State Park
If I had chosen a more lucrative profession, I would definitely buy one of these houses. There's a cool and mysterious cave at the back of this small cove that actually leads all the way to the other side of this strip of land that sticks out into the Pacific Ocean in Depoe Bay, Oregon.
Experienced by Dan Meyers
112 km from Silver Falls State Park
We were driving from Portland down to Bend and we were really excited to pass by Mount Hood. Once we got a a nice view of it from this angle I knew that this one would be my favorite shot I took of it. This was shot from the highway just off side of the road.
