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Native Americans net salmon from platforms at Shearers Falls on the Deschutes River in Central Oregon.  The falls are rated as a class six cataract and being sure-footed isa necessity.  The fisherman has landed a fish in the lower picture.  Photo:  6/16/2010

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Silver Creek plunges about 100 feet over a distinctive bulbous cliff and the falling water makes me think of ladies tresses.  Golden Falls is accessible from the same parking lot and it is also about 100 foot drop.  They are located 23 miles east of Coos Bay just past (9 miles) the community of Allegany, OR.   Photo:  4/20/2010

Toketee Falls.  This is one of our most elegant falls.  The Upper part drops 30 feet and the lower portion plunges another 90 feet.  There is a strategically located viewing platform.  Located just off Hwy 138, east of Roseburg.  Photo:  8/30/2004

Munson Creek Falls  This is the highest waterfall in the Coast Range and it is 266 feet high.  It is located about 7 miles South of Tillamook.  Turn East at the sign and proceed 1.6 miles to the parking lot.  There is an easy 0.5 mile trail to the falls.  Photo: 1/24/2005

This is the view of Mt Hood from the Elk Rock Garden of the Bishop’s Close.  Photo:  1/10/2010.

Leslie Gulch is located near the upper end of Owyhee Lake near the Idaho border.  The rock formations are gorgeous and well worth the visit.  The road is auto accessable when it is dry but you probably should have four wheel drive when it is wet.  They also warn you to watch out for flash floods.  The rock formations tower above the roadway and they are very colorful.  Early morning is considered to be the best time for viewing the rock formations.  Photo:  Leslie Gulch  7/13/2006

The Empress of the North previously cruised the Columbia River and the Alaska Inside Passage until it hit a rock near Juneau, Alaska. It is now up for sale and interested parties should contact the US Marine Administration. Photo: Rainier, Or 3/20/2006

Rowena Point overlooking the Columbia River, U.S. Highway 30/Interstate Highway 84, Old State Highway 30 and a freight train headed for Portland. Photo: Near Mosier, Or 4/13/2006

Sunset over the wheat fields in Eastern Oregon.  Photo:  Near Pendleton, Oregon 7/16/2009

Deschutes River Canyon  This train is headed for Maupin on a fairly steep grade and there are two more engines bringing up the rear.  Photo:  Just south of Sherars Bridge  10/01/2009