Oregon's Silver Falls State Park
Located 25 miles east of Salem in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Silver Falls State Park is known as the crown jewel of the Oregon state parks system, and rightfully so. The 9,200-acre property is the largest and most popular state park in Oregon and contains 10 spectacular waterfalls - five of which are more than one hundred feet tall.
Isolation Inspiration
Last week I returned from Costa Rica and initially felt robbed of my time that was cut short in my favorite tropical paradise. I was forced to cancel tours; stopped from exploring new locations; stripped of creating, sharing, and inspiring others with photography tours. But what I gained was an opportunity to connect with family and immense gratitude for this time with loved ones.
Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica
Located near Liberia, Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja National Park boasts an active volcano, natural hot springs, gorgeous waterfalls, and excellent hiking trails. In stark contrast to other areas of Costa Rica with much cooler, wet climates, Rincon de la Vieja is hot, dry, and arid. It's surprising to find spectacular waterfalls in this atmosphere but there are several beauties that stand out.
Capitalizing on Costa Rica's Climate
Costa Rica is a magical land of spectacular natural beauty teeming with jaw-dropping waterfalls, dense jungles, lush rainforests, misty cloud forests, shimmering beaches, towering mountains, active volcanoes, and hundreds of species of exotic wildlife. Costa Rica's tropical climate is largely responsible for the incredible natural beauty and produces seven months of rainfall and year-round high humidity.
