Tuesday, May 26, 2009

multnomah falls

i guess portland is home to the 2nd highest year round free falling waterfalls in the US, and it's just down the freeway from us, so we decided to make the most of our memorial day weekend and went to check out the most visited attraction in oregon! it was crazy busy but crazy beautiful too. i know you can't get the total picture of how high these falls are, but they start 620 feet up there!

 
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you cross under the freeway to get to the base of these falls, and you can walk up a little ways to get a better look or hike right up to the top. we opted with the better look with it being close to beck's bed time, and we can't wait to take him to the top one of these days. he loved his new little carrier, and i loved that dust decided to take some time away from studying to enjoy the weekend with us, and it was really fun to tour around this great city a little bit!

 

here's becks taking in the falls. he loved hanging out with dad and facing foward so that he could see everything along our little trek. the hat's a little big as you can see, but i guess he's ok with watching the ground cuz he didn't make a peep!

 

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dad Said.....

I discovered those falls and named them after myself. Interesting how, after just a few short years, people forget to honor the pioneers/explorers who had the courage and foresight to venture forth and map the wilderness so that you urban 21st Centurians can go and spend a peasant Memorial Day distracting yourselves. What thanks do we get? None! The years have passed, but all who know well, know those falls by their original name: Ron Hill Falls. I leave a legacy behind and look how my progeny slurs my memory.......

Tim and Ashlee said...

Those falls look so beautiful!!

kris said...

looks like fun!! I really like your shirt too!! :)

Abby Metz said...

Beeeeautiful!!! Also giving me flashbacks - I think I've actually been there several years ago! You're so lucky to be living in such a beautiful spot!