Hike at Silver Falls

A day at Silver Falls State Park was just what the doctor ordered - and the weather couldn't have been better. (For months, I've had this hike penciled in for this particular weekend - and what a blessing that God made the day sunny, clear, and 80 degrees.)
Just a disclaimer: the pictures don't do it justice...

Jodi, Jenny, Sarah, and me (from left to right)

Two for one in the women's restroom.
We had a good laugh over this one...

You'll just have to imagine the thunderous roar...
The trail leads behind the falls.

Taken from the other side. I love the swirling mist behind the falls, and I lingered as long as my companions would let me.

For all but one, Sarah and Jenny didn't know I was still taking pictures. Most of these are blurry... but I love the progression. : )

This would be the point on the hike where I got called the "Hike Mom" because I pulled out lunches and individual packages of peanut M&Ms for the girls from my backpack.

I was trying to focus on the falling water droplets and have the unfocused falls in the background. The falls are unfocused enough...but some of the water droplets look like fire.
Said with the enthusiam and drama of a child, "So, we went to see these waterfalls, and one of them was next to a volcano that started erupting sparks...it was totally awesome!!!"

My camera lens fogged up because of the heat and moisture... but I thought the picture was cool anyways.
This is my Father's world.
If I were to keep silent, the rocks would cry out.
My God, how great Thou art!