Sahalie Falls in all her splendor. This small microcosm under constant water spray is literally a 'rain forest'.  The temperature plummets 10-15 degrees in the 100ft walk down the short stairs from the parking lot to this viewpoint.
Sahalie Falls - The Oregon Rainforest.  Dense, vibrant vegetation thrives in the constant baptism of cool mist generated by the falls.
Sahalie Falls - The Oregon Rainforest.  Dense, vibrant vegetation thrives in the constant baptism of cool mist generated by the falls.
The Greater Wall.

This mass of lava rock, stone and roots stands firm against the pounding, frigid waters of the McKenzie River below Sahalie Falls in the Oregon Cascades.
Island in the Stream

A stalwart sentinel firmly stands its ground against the force of nature.  More than a rock in the river, this stone has become the rock of life; ferns and moss flourishing on their island in the stream.
Sahalie Falls - The Oregon Rainforest. Dense, vibrant vegetation thrives in the constant baptism of cool mist generated by the falls.
Sahalie Falls - The Oregon Rainforest.  Dense, vibrant vegetation thrives in the constant baptism of cool mist generated by the falls.
Sahalie Falls - The Oregon Rainforest. Dense, vibrant vegetation thrives in the constant baptism of cool mist generated by the falls.
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