Staley at 100 – Celebrating a life well lived
When Vernon Staley was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1924, no one could have known what the next 100 years might hold. All that was clear on that day was that Vernon – the first […]
Silver Falls upgrades North Canyon access
Silver Falls State Park has unveiled new trail links and visitors amenities at its North Canyon day-use area. Using funds from state general obligation bonds aimed at improving parks and campgrounds, Silver Falls has added […]
Camping in the canopy – Overnight tree stays offered at Silver Falls
The tree climbing operation at Silver Falls State Park has expanded its offerings and now features tree camping. Leo Roden-Fischer, the entrepreneur who founded Tree Climbing at Silver Falls two years ago, notes “our half-day […]
Sharing the credit – Mike Bauer just wants to help get things done
Someone, reportedly Harry Truman, once said, and I’m paraphrasing here, that it is amazing what can get done when no one demands the credit. That quote is running through my mind as I try to […]
Outdoor classical music returns
Pianist Hunter Noack brings back his “In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” performances to Silver Falls State Park on July 5 and 6. In its eighth season, the outdoor concert series allows America’s […]
Silver Falls birding, wildflower event set
The annual Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival is set for Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 at Silver Falls State Park. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and […]
Silver Falls State Park seeks to add new ‘Friends’
If you’ve visited Silver Falls and stopped by the Nature Store or gotten some fun facts at a discovery table, you’ve seen the Friends of Silver Falls State Park volunteers and staff in action. Friends […]
Park visits up – Detroit, Silver Falls numbers improve
Public use of state parks continues to rebound from the pandemic, a new state report shows, with camping visits at Detroit Lake and Silver Falls approaching pre-COVID levels. Overall, Oregon State Parks experienced its second […]
Terrain & rhythm – Classical music pianist to perform at Silver Falls
Hunter Noack is an award winning and incredibly accomplished classical pianist but he’s also an avid outdoorsman who spent his childhood in Sunriver hunting, fishing and kayaking with his family. The problem – the two […]
Help wanted: Silver Falls State Park seeks new vendors to take over food, lodging responsibilities
Silver Falls State Park is currently offering a rare opportunity, the chance for two lucky applicants to become the new concessionaires of the Silver Falls Conference Center and the South Falls Lodge Café. “We’re hoping […]