May 14: Silver Falls, Oregon

Silver Falls is a beautiful little park that one of Dave's uncles said is a must-see. It's true. We spent 2 nights in a 2-room cabin in the State Park, with microwave and fridge, for $35 per night. The back half contained a bunk bed and a double bed, and the front half held a small table and a fold-out couch. We highly recommend it. There are cabins with wheelchair access, and others with a large deck out front. They're lovely little log buildings. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of our temporary home.

After 3 days in the car, we walked a 5-mile trail with 7 waterfalls on it. Some of the paths lead behind the falls. The rock in the area is volcanic laid over a softer previous layer, so there are ledges of harder igneous sticking out, while the rock below is cut away by water action.


Silver Falls is in the coastal rainforest, very lush and full of weeds that are more beautiful than my prairie garden plants. Or else they are garden plants, to most prairie gardeners.

The Tiger Lily was thrilled to find a red lizard on the trail, but disappointed she couldn't keep it for a pet.

Dave did an amazing thing with the kids once we got farther up the trail. Videos to follow.