If you are looking for a charming small town for your next vacation that is walkable and has plenty of nature nearby, look no ...

Little more than an hour’s drive south of Portland is one of Oregon’s prettiest places: Silver Falls State Park. Its 9,000 acres are home to 10 dramatic waterfalls, all joined by a 7.2-mile trail.

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