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Little Multnomah Falls

"Watch your step," I said, speaking to myself. "One careless move could change everything." (Wisdom, 34; 1794)


White River 02-27-09

"Water never stays in one place," explained Tamanawas. "It moves around and changes form, visiting every meadow, every mountain and even every desert. In this way, it points us to the Great One." (Thirst Quencher, 64; 2009)
 


Salmon River feeder creek

"When you're unusually dirty, it takes a lot of water to clean things up." (Goat Creek, 528; 2009)


Fairy Falls

"Go ahead, stop for awhile and listen to the music of the water. Let the mist get in your hair, and dream of better days to come." (Aquaducts, ii; 2002)


Angels Rest

"It will be dark soon." The voice belonged to Gabriel. "I'm no longer afraid of the dark," I replied. "I've learned what to do." (Headlamps, 1022; 2009) 


Latourell Falls (lower)

"I come here often," Frenchy continued. "This is where I learned how to dream." (Tap-Roots, 87; 1879)
 


Falls Creek

"Wonderful things happen when it rains!" (Ponchos, 78; 2008)


Little Multnomah Falls

"Sometimes I see things that stop me in my tracks. That happened today, several times." (The Winter Forest, II, 87; 2008)


Ramona Creek

"Take time to smell the wild Rhodies." (Beyond Roses, 89; 2003)


Ramona Falls

"Listening to waterfalls - a wonderful way to do life." (Linguistics of Nature, 78; 2007)


Upper Latourell Falls

"All living things need rain water," said Snow-Catcher, "and is the shadow of a greater thirst."  (Water Pitchers, 65; 2009)


Tamanawas Falls
 
Triple Falls Bridge (is missing!)

"I didn't realize how important this old rugged bridge was until now," I thought, searching in vain for another way over the wildwater. (Bridges, Vol 4, 45; 1976)


Eagle Creek Tributary

"Water in motion..." mused the eagle, "It changes everything, doesn't it?" (Dead Stones, 95; 2009)


Multnomah Creek

"Of course, this stream does not know its own destiny," Elron replied. "The future is always full of surprises, for what will be depends on what is." (Elves, 87; 1054 A.C.E)


Skamania Island

"When the trees are gone... well, I've still got my photos!" (Daydreams, Oct. 17, 2008)


Ramona Creek

"Gardens make me feel more connected inside," I thought to myself, "I think I'm supposed to be here." (Heart Knoweldge, VII, 897; 8th century B.C.E.).


Horsetail Falls

"When sorrow comes, we have no right to ask, 'Why did this happen to me?' unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way." (Weather Patterns, Nafe, 2008)


Coopy Falls

"Each waterfall sings its own song," explained Coopey, as he started to remove his boots. (The Art of Listening, 87; 1820)


Cape Horn Lower Falls

Like beams of light in a forest crag
   When darkness yields to mist
Four silver streams fall at my feet
   As I regain my sight
          ~ Cape Horn, January 10, 2009 @ 4:00pm


Cape Horn Lower Falls

"A little rain falls on every trail," shouted Mossy-Rock, as he turned to step through the torrent." (Confronting Elements, 99; 2009)


Cape Horn Lower Falls

"There's much more to Long Drop Falls than irrigation!" said Huntington, adjusting his easel. "What kind of thirst brought you here?" (Watercolors, 87; 2009)


Cape Horn Upper Falls

"It's amazing what a person can do in an afternoon." (Trails, Vol 2, 67; 2009)


Lower Salmon River

"Life flourishes when Rivers run," Rhodo told Dendron. (Blossoms, 74; 2009)


Tamanawas Falls

"Temperature: Proven to exist by its power to transform." (Unseen Powers, 99; 2009)


Punch Bowl Falls

"Take the log out of your own waterfall," explained the Eagle. "before you start taking twigs out of another's." (Specks & Beams, 7; 2009)