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as we walked down through the grove, the snow stopped, and bits of sunlight started to peep through, turning everything all silvery...
Beautiful mossy green western Oregon, as seen from Alsea Falls Recreation Site, April, 2018 – photos: Chloe Goldade, BLM
Alsea Falls Recreation Site is located along a Bureau of Land Management National Back Country Byway, located in the Oregon Coast Range, 13 miles west of Monroe, Oregon, in Benton County. The South Fork of the Alsea River flows through the Alsea Falls Recreation Site, cascading down to form Alsea Falls with a drop of 30 feet.
Forests in all stages of growth line South Fork Alsea National Back Country Byway. The nearby South Fork Alsea River offers painters and photographers endless opportunities to capture the natural beauty of Alsea Falls and the surrounding area. Old growth Douglas fir and western red cedar forests can be seen on the nearby ridges, while younger Douglas fir and vine maples provide a pleasant atmosphere at the Alsea Falls Recreation Site.
The beautiful surroundings of Alsea Falls can be enjoyed by exploring the trails that wander through the area and lead to the picnic grounds and beyond. On a warm day, Alsea Falls Recreation Site offers cool relief along the river.
During the winter months, the South Fork of the Alsea River provides excellent salmon and steelhead fishing. Be sure to check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current fishing regulations.
Facilities:
This recreation area contains a variety campsites to accommodate all types of visitors, including group and single campsites. Amenities within the campground include drinking water and vault toilets. Several campsites can accommodate large RVs or trailers; up to 32 feet long.
Nearby Attractions:
The Fall Creek Day-Use Trailhead offers 12 plus miles of mountain bike specific trails. Hikers can use these trails as well.
Green Peak Falls with a drop of 45 feet is accessed by road or trail through the private campground of McBee Park. Follow the markers along the trail and road.
Alsea Trout Hatchery is north of the town of Alsea.
Questions: 503-375-5646
Directions from Corvallis: Take Hwy. 99W south about 15 miles. Turn right on Alpine Road, follow for approximately 9 miles. Alpine Road turns into South Fork Road. Follow about 4 miles to the Alsea Falls Campground on the right.
Laurisilva forest, or laurel forest, is a subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest type with high humidity. And calling the humidity high, is a bit of an understatement. After few hours my camera was dripping with water and the auto-focus motor in my objective actually jammed, and I had to let it dry before it started working again. Photo was taken in Garajonay national park on the island of La Gomera, one of the less known Canary islands.
This quilt was made for my sister, whose wants were specifically vague enough to make this a very challenging project for me. In the end we are both pleased with how it all turned out, however, which is very satisfying. It looks better in person, I think, less gaudy than it shows in pictures.
This picture is from my archives and was taken in spring 2011. The whole time I was convinced of the motive and now I finally uploaded it. Nevertheless I hope you like it....