Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a stunning natural wonder located in the state of Washington. This vast forest covers over 1.3 million acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest is named after Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the United States Forest Service. The forest offers a plethora of opportunities for photography enthusiasts to capture the beauty of nature. Some of the most popular photography locations in the forest include the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the Lewis River Falls, and the Ape Caves. With its breathtaking landscapes and unique natural features, Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a must-visit destination for any nature lover and photographer.
The Columbia River Gorge is a canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Up to 4,000 feet (1,200 m) deep, the canyon stretches for over eighty miles (130 km) as the river winds westward through the Cascade Range, forming the boundary between the state of Washington to the north and Oregon to the south. Extending roughly from the confluence of the Columbia with the Deschutes River (and the towns of Roosevelt, Washington, and Arlington, Oregon) in the east down to the eastern reaches of the Portland metropolitan area, the water gap furnishes the only navigable route through the Cascades and the only water connection between the Columbia Plateau and the Pacific Ocean.
The Lower Lewis River falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This stunning falls spans the entire width of the Lewis River and falls over an...
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Lower Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
When Eric and I got down to the river we immediately noticed how...
A very heavy amount of mist made keeping anything dry a futile effort. While I normally prefer punchy contrast and tack sharp images, the mist...
Nathan and I went in search of a waterfall along Curly Creek by Mt. Adams yesterday. I had originally wanted to try Rush Creek, then I heard about...
Happy Waterfall Wednesday, Panther Creek Falls
5-shot Panorama stitched together in Photoshop CS4
When I first got down to the bottom of the...
Sunset, Dog Mountain, Columbia River National Scenic Area, Washington, USA.
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While shooting the upper falls, I walked down the creek a bit and saw this second dropoff. So, my friend Jeff Barnhart and I found a way down here to...
Crepuscular rays at sunset, Dog Mountain, Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, Washington, USA.
Judge's Choice, Oregon State Fair Photography...
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I had a bit of a hard time shooting this falls once the task of getting down to this area was over. I had a hard time finding the perspective I...
This one required some wading in some seriously cold water. I think I might be starting to get some feeling back in my feet. These rocks are the...
Lower Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Here's another view of Lower Lewis Falls. I chose Black and White to...
Panther Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
This fine morning started off, meeting my good buddy for a trek to the bottom...
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I’ve visited Panther Creek Falls before and it’s a little bit of a tricky waterfall to find. There’s a marked...
The remote and picturesque Lower Lewis Falls with autumn colors.
See in the comments for last year's version. I'd be curious which one everyone...
Lower & Middle Tiers, Falls Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
After having this waterfall high on my list, and past plans...
Lower Lewis Falls, Skamania County, Washington
On the morning of October 16th, 2010, my Sister and I make the trek up too Lower Lewis Falls,...
Had big plans last weekend to climb Dog Mountain for sunset, then camp at Beacon Rock, then climb Dog Mountain again for sunrise the next day...but...
Lower Lewis Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington.
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Wy'East (Mt Hood) as seen from the Lunch Counter at 9,000 ft on Pahto (Mt Adams). Mt Jefferson can just be seen to the left of Mt Hood. Pretty...
The Lower Lewis River falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This stunning falls spans the entire width of the Lewis River and falls over an...
This required wading out a bit further.
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This pretty girl got engaged on the Sandy River while fishing with her now-husband. He brought champagne in the cooler and proposed to her while she...
Foggy Autumn Day at Lower Lewis Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington.
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Falls Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
After our trek up to Magic Falls, Victor and I decided we weren't done with our...
Close-up of Panther Creek Falls, Washington.
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Last week, Joel and I took an afternoon trip to the large unnamed waterfall up by Mt. Adams that I visited last year. The colors were much more...
Panther Creek Falls in Washington State.
Scrounging around through older shots... Didn't get any fall color waterfall shots worth posting last...
This waterfall and I have a love/hate relationship. Along with being one of the prettiest waterfalls I've ever encountered, it's also the most...
Colorful lighting in the Guler Ice Cave, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington.
After making some images from this infrequently visited spot...
It took some research to come up with the name of this falls. There was no sign and I didn't know the stream name either. GPS to the rescue though; I...
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