Welcome note

When my husband and I set out to find and take pictures of wheelchair accessible waterfalls in every U.S. state, we were excited about the challenge. We gave ourselves no time limit to accomplish our feat; however, we had one mutually agreed upon rule that dictated how long we would stay in any given area. That rule was to never shiver again. Needless to say, adhering to this rule presented a new challenge. The new challenge was to find a waterfall that was actually flowing. Visiting mid-west and eastern states during months that prevented us from shivering are the same months that are hot enough to dry up streams; hence, little or no water flow for waterfalls. The natural scenery and picturesque landscapes warrant a second visit in the early spring right after the snow melts.

Bob and Jan

Bob and Jan
Christmas Eve

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Friday, August 1, 2014

SILVER FALLS STATE PARK : OREGON

Silver Falls State Park  is situated within the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains located 25 miles east of Salem.


"As the largest state park within Oregon, Silver Falls offers diverse opportunities for recreation with plenty of room for all visitors. For the equestrians, dog owners, mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts, more than 25 miles of multi-use back-country trails spread over the 9,000 acres offer a great escape."

The South Falls Day Use Area has spacious lawns, BBQ stands, picnic shelters, tables, playground, horse shoe pits, doggie off leash area, and charming creek. A viewing area of the famous 177-foot South Falls is a short stroll on a paved walkway.

 South Falls viewpoint (above and below)

The Kalapuya and Molalla, whose ancestors came to the Willamette Valley about 14,000 years ago, were the native people in the Silver Falls area when whites arrived as early as 1812. 

The 10 waterfall trail is a little more than 8-miles; however, only two are accessible by wheels (wheelchair, strollers, or bikes). In addition to the South viewing area, the upper North Falls path is narrow, but doable and is well worth the .2 mile stroll. Small trickles of water seep from the dirt walls of the path which allows for a peaceful meander to the fall.

 Cheyanne, our service dog, leading the way.
 Upper North Falls