Witness Nature's Power And Man's Ability To Harness It At The Impressive White River Falls State Park In Oregon
By Catherine Armstrong|Published June 29, 2020
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Oregon’s state parks each have their own unique features and attractions, and they’re all great places to visit for recreation, scenic beauty, and history. White River Falls State Park is a lesser-known park in the state park system, but it’s well worth a visit. Check it out:
Take a journey to White River Falls State Park. It's located in the Tygh Valley, just north of Maupin.
This vast landscape is home to the mighty White River, a stunning waterfall, and some interesting history. The park is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and there's no fee to visit.
White Falls plunges 90 feet over soaring basalt cliffs. You'll get an idea of the power of this waterfall as it thunders and crashes into the river below.
In 1910, Pacific Power and Light Company purchased this property in order to harness the power of the falls. The folks in Wasco and Sherman Counties benefitted from electricity generated here from 1910 to 1960.
White River Falls State Park is open from mid-March til the end of October. It offers restrooms and picnic tables. If you've never visited this little gem, make plans to do so soon.
Visit the White River Falls State Park website for more information. Have you visited this park? Tell our readers about your experience in the comments. For more incredible waterfalls to visit check out our Ultimate Guide to the Best Waterfalls in Oregon.
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