There is still a homestead from my ancestors up there. It's supposed to be maintained by the family, but I haven't been there for about a decade so YMMV.
Thanks. Cool to hear that someone experienced with the area approves. Wish I had time to stop by the other things but that trail really takes up the day.
Thanks Nancy. I think this trail is a great representation of Oregon to outsiders especially. From the outside everyone pictures Oregon as a wet forest with rivers and waterfalls. 2/3 of the state is desert but this is what we are known for.
I live in Bandon and not sure will be able to do this and other hikes you bring into our homes. My 100 yr old mother enjoys them so much too. Can’t thank you enough young man and you are well on your way to a promising photography career! This should be on PBS 😃
Thank you very much. I have a 100 year old watching? That is so cool. If someone with that much experience gets something out of these videos, I am doing something right. Hi mama Sunley!
Thank you Connie. I really appreciate you checking out a bunch of the older videos. They get forgotten pretty easily and that is too bad because a lot of work went into them.
I've been around that falls in grade school. The same school my dad went to the first yr it opened. And the same school passed on the way up to the park.
The little birds you filmed at the last fall at the bottom of the falls, is the American Dipper or Water Ouzel. We watched an Oregon Field Guide years ago all about that incredible little bird. They build nests in alcoves under the water falls in streams.
Great video, Matt. I’ve never done the full loop due to its length so it’s nice to see what all the falls look like. I also love your use of maps to tell the story. It’s extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Vega. Of course I tried a few different map options. I tried a mini corner map through the whole video, but it was too small to provide much value.
Thank you! All seasons are nice in some way. Spring has the biggest flows. But Fall is nice for the colors. I bet theres some good fall colors still this week.
Excellent video showing the falls at this wonderful state park. I first did this tour in 1972 - so been going to this park now for a half century. I live in Salem and try to return often. It never disappoints. Thank you fir your work on this.
@@MattCookOregon The trail has been measurably improved as have guard rails. But, OPRD has done a pretty good job of managing the higher volume of traffic.
Nice video! Your shot at 8:33 was really nice! The waterfalls are flowing right now it looks like! Great to see all of the water and what a beautiful area!
Thank you for your stamina and eye for beauty. It's a shame your hiking buddy wasn't able to tag along. I wonder why so many others felt entitled to bring their furry family members?
I never heard about the cars and daredevil stories before. People are crazy. “Look at this beautiful site, let’s destroy it by throwing cars and boats over it”.
There is still a homestead from my ancestors up there.
It's supposed to be maintained by the family, but I haven't been there for about a decade so YMMV.
Wow! Hey did your grandpa launch cars down south falls?! haha
Yay! Another video. Thanks.
I am glad to see you another time Pam, thanks.
I volunteer in the South Falls lodge and this is a wonderful video of the entire hike. Thank you!
Thanks. Cool to hear that someone experienced with the area approves. Wish I had time to stop by the other things but that trail really takes up the day.
One of my favorite parks with some amazing sights. Great job filming this one, Matt.
Thank you!
Matt, Thank you for the look at this old friend. I lived in Silverton while growing up. I hiked the trail several times. It is a very special place.
Thanks Nancy. I think this trail is a great representation of Oregon to outsiders especially. From the outside everyone pictures Oregon as a wet forest with rivers and waterfalls. 2/3 of the state is desert but this is what we are known for.
So enjoyed the waterfall trail. Thanks for taking us with you.
Thank you very much. This was fun to put together.
Really beautiful and stunning pictures and amazing views. So lovely. ❤️
Thanks Arielle! This was a fun adventure.
How Grand!! Another absolute Master Piece in true Matt Cook Oregon Style. Well Done my Friend. ... Shared.
Thank you Mike! The quiet b roll shots blew me away even haha.
Yeah this was truly lovely my friend. ❤️
So beautiful!!!
Thank you! The visuals actually wowed me looking back at them.
What a spectacular hike, Matt! Nicely captured by you. Great content, production and presentation. Cheers.
Thank you! This is a very iconic park for our state. I was glad to finally ditch the dog for a day and get there.
YOU are the BEST!
No you.
I live in Bandon and not sure will be able to do this and other hikes you bring into our homes. My 100 yr old mother enjoys them so much too. Can’t thank you enough young man and you are well on your way to a promising photography career! This should be on PBS 😃
Thank you very much. I have a 100 year old watching? That is so cool. If someone with that much experience gets something out of these videos, I am doing something right. Hi mama Sunley!
Beautiful! Magical! Well done!
Thank you Connie. I really appreciate you checking out a bunch of the older videos. They get forgotten pretty easily and that is too bad because a lot of work went into them.
Looks like a rad hike, thanks for sharing! I've been wanting to shoot a hiker film here, thanks for the added inspiration!
Had to do it. So popular. I keep hearing about the backcountry trails there might be worth a video there.
@@MattCookOregon I haven't heard of backcountry trails there, good to know!
absolutely gorgeous! asmr!!
Thank you. That is a skill I didn't know I had.
I've been around that falls in grade school. The same school my dad went to the first yr it opened. And the same school passed on the way up to the park.
We need more schools in places like these!
That was great; the rainbows really snapped the video. Great colors and a fantastic hike I've managed twice now. Thanks for taking us along. t
Thanks Tom. I have done it twice also. Would be more but that dog rule keeps me out.
I been many times at this park,and never have a chance to capture any water fall like you did it. Great video Matt.
Thanks. I haven't gone since I got a dog. It is an Oregon classic.
Absolutely beautiful🌄🌿You make me love my state more & more every video 😊Thank you!
Thanks Shelley! The videos make me appreciate this place too.
WOW.This was AWESOME!Thanks Matt🌲
Thanks Brooke! This is the landscape I usually think of when I think of Oregon.
I missed all 10 falls when I went. This makes me want to go back to see the rest.
Time to go back!
Real nice work! A beautiful day, too! ;-) T
Thank you. This spot is a classic. Wont see me there much due to the dog rules.
The little birds you filmed at the last fall at the bottom of the falls, is the American Dipper or Water Ouzel. We watched an Oregon Field Guide years ago all about that incredible little bird. They build nests in alcoves under the water falls in streams.
I was wondering what they were, I couldn't identify with my online sources. Thank you.
Beautiful video Matt. I love all the waterfall shots, especially the stitched photo.
Thanks Rob. When I get a shot that I think is truly unique that is a special feeling.
Great video, Matt. I’ve never done the full loop due to its length so it’s nice to see what all the falls look like. I also love your use of maps to tell the story. It’s extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Vega. Of course I tried a few different map options. I tried a mini corner map through the whole video, but it was too small to provide much value.
Love your stories and the pictures. Good job! Thanks for sharing. What is the best time for a visit to take good pictures?
Thank you! All seasons are nice in some way. Spring has the biggest flows. But Fall is nice for the colors. I bet theres some good fall colors still this week.
Excellent video showing the falls at this wonderful state park. I first did this tour in 1972 - so been going to this park now for a half century. I live in Salem and try to return often. It never disappoints. Thank you fir your work on this.
Thanks. Wow Ed that is a long time. It probably looks about the same?
@@MattCookOregon The trail has been measurably improved as have guard rails. But, OPRD has done a pretty good job of managing the higher volume of traffic.
Very nicely done! Spring is my favorite time to visit the park while the falls are so full.
Thank you. I was waiting awhile actually, to get a nice weather day right after a bunch of rain.
I love that you did this. I plan on going there. Beautiful job as usual. 💜🙏🏽 Hope you and yours are well.
Thanks Starr! Classic Oregon right here.
Nice video! Your shot at 8:33 was really nice! The waterfalls are flowing right now it looks like! Great to see all of the water and what a beautiful area!
Thank you! I HAD to do this location during spring.
Awesome video and great shots!
Thank you very much Cameron. You gonna make one here?
@@MattCookOregon yeah I plan to! Looks like there’s so many good shots to grab!
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@@MattCookOregon It's going live tomorrow morning! Didn't do much photography but did a video!
a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
Thanks Magic!
@@MattCookOregon Thank you very mutch... have a nice Weekend.... see you….
Thank you for your stamina and eye for beauty.
It's a shame your hiking buddy wasn't able to tag along. I wonder why so many others felt entitled to bring their furry family members?
This trail is an iconic one for Oregon. Not sure about the dogs, I say either enforce it or let the dogs in.
Nice video Matt. How long did it take you to do the full loop?
Thanks Dave. It was about noon to 6. Could have done a couple hours quicker but photo/video takes time.
While there is a dog park at the entrance, ironically dogs are not allowed on the trails.
Weird huh. Like what do you do, let them play a bit then leave them in the car while you hike?!
hope they cite the entitled who bring their mutts regardless of signage
Have you been to Shellburg Falls? Similar to Silver Creek and not far to the south. Same lava event formed both sets of falls.
Sadly the area was mostly destroyed in a fire a couple years back. You might me able to get in there on a hike from Silver Creek Falls
Thanks for the info Rich. I have not been. Though I do have a pending video from somewhere close, an old mine.
Is it the mine upstream near the “family falls” area above Shellburg?
@@richmontgomery4788 Close! I already visited that a bit in a henline falls video
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I have pics of that area when I went
I never heard about the cars and daredevil stories before. People are crazy. “Look at this beautiful site, let’s destroy it by throwing cars and boats over it”.
Pretty weird to us eh. Back then nature was abundant and not thought of as a limited resource.
Sasquatch land back out back out.. Lol no this is epic lucky!!!
Could be squatch! Jason thanks for binge watching my videos. I really appreciate seeing comments on some old ones.