Hike the waterfall trail at Silver Falls State Park

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Oregon’s largest state park, Silver Falls, is 24 miles east of Salem and boasts the beautiful Canyon Trail/Trail of Ten Falls. This connected series of trails covers 22 miles, with multiple short sections leading to footbridges, fern-and-pine shaded waterfalls, and pools. One of the most popular and easily accessible is South Falls, which drops 177 feet; you can even walk behind the cascade. Middle North Falls is considered the most picturesque.

The Civilian Conservation Corps hand built the picnic shelters, a main lodge, and other structures now on the National Historic Register. In addition to the Canyon Trail, there are about 25 miles of pet-friendly trails that lace through this magnificent park. The 131-site campground has 52 RV sites (maximum 60 feet) with electricity. For reservations, call (800) 452-5687.

To learn more about the park and each individual waterfall, visit: www.salemoregon.com/silverfallsstatepark/about.html

Wenatchee Youth Circus to appear at two Washington 1000 Trails parks

“The Biggest Little Circus in the World” comes to town in August and September to celebrate 60 years of performances. Thousand Trails’ Chehalis and Mount Vernon campgrounds are proud to host the troupe performances for two weekends this year.

Local Wenatchee, talent, as well as international circus acts, delight audiences of all ages with aerial acrobatics, clowns, tight-wire walking, juggling and more. The young entertainers range in age from three to 18, and travel to more than 25 towns and cities during their 50 performances. http://wenatcheeyouthcircus.com

Chehalis Thousand Trails Campground: August 4 & 5

Show Times: 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Sunday

For Information and tickets: (360) 262-9489

Mount Vernon Thousand Trails Campground: September 1 & 2

Show Times: 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday

For information and tickets: (360) 724-4811