Visited Dallas, Oregon, and Silver Falls State Park, near Silverton, Oregon, for a few days. Spent the day at a friend's forty-three acre ranch. Formerly a cattle ranch, all the internal fencing has been removed, and the fields mowed. Great views of Mt Hood (I'm told, since it was overcast),  as well valley views. Lots of work went into rebuilding this former ranch (see photos below -- they do not do the ranch justice; there's too many vistas of meadows, forests and the mountains beyond).

Also, took a seven plus mile hike at Silver Falls State Park, the hike wanders through several hundred feet of elevation, and takes you to ten different waterfalls throughout the park. We arrived early, and finished before 11 am. The parking lot was nearly empty when arrived, and it was packed as we left. Here are some photos of the different waterfalls we saw: they range in size from twenty feet to over one hundred forty feet. Well worth the trip, despite the crowds at the end.

Ellis Ranch, Dallas, Oregon

Silver Falls State Park, Silverton, Oregon