Soda Creek Falls is the main attraction at Cascadia State Park and it’s not hard to see why. This might just be my most favorite hike and waterfall yet. There is the smaller hike there, called the Soda Springs Trail. Location: Soda Springs is located in the Cascadia State Park in Cascadia, OR. This is … More Soda Creek Falls, Cascadia, OR
Soda Springs is the little sister to the beautiful Soda Creek Falls, which will be my next blog post. It is a beautiful area to have a picnic, go camping or just spend the day hiking. We went just a couple of days ago and it was, of course, in the middle of winter and … More Soda Springs Trail, Cascadia, OR
A great area with so much fun to be had by all!! Location: Champoeg (Pronounced Sham-poo-ey) is located west of the I-5, just a little north of Woodburn. From Salem, take I-5 north and take exit 263 towards Brooks/Gervais. Head west and turn right onto River Rd NE. Follow River road as it turns into French Prairie … More Champoeg State Park, St. Paul, OR
In the words of my 4 yr old son “This is the best hike we’ve been on!!” Location: Butte Creek Falls is located past Silverton, near Scott’s Mill, Oregon. From the I-5 in Salem, take Silverton Road (a.k.a OR 213)east through Silverton. Silverton Road will turn into McClaine Rd. It will come to an end … More Butte Creek Falls, Scotts Mill, OR
A nice long hike, and worth every bit of effort! Location: Opal Creek is located north of Bear Creek and Salmon Falls. From Downtown Salem, OR, take Hwy 22 east for 23 miles. Turn left onto Little North Fork Rd. (This is the second set of yellow flashing lights.) Stay on this road for 21 miles. The last … More Opal Creek, Detroit, OR
Great hike for little legs!! Location: Niagara Park is located approximately 40 miles east of Salem along Hwy 22. Past Packsaddle and Minto Park, Niagara is located on the right side of the road. You’ll first see a small green sign saying Niagara and shortly after that you’ll see Niagara Park. Take a right turn … More Niagara Park, Niagara, OR
Many little trails with lots of water to play in!! Location: Bear Creek is located up North Fork Rd, in Mehama, OR. Take Hwy 22 east of Salem, OR, for 23 miles. Turn left onto North Fork Rd. This road is located just before a bridge shortly after the sign pointing towards Mehama & Lyons on … More Bear Creek, Mehama, OR
