BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

In Oregon's Silver Falls State Park, a waterfall cascades into a shimmering curtain as if trying to shield the dark basalt canyon behind from the dim afternoon light. Often referred to as the "crown jewel" of state parks in Oregon, Silver Falls is the state's largest and boasts a nine-mile waterfall-watching hike appropriately named the Trail of Ten Falls. You heard that right — there are no less than ten immaculate waterfalls on this visually-stunning loop, most of which are as picture perfect as this one. Travel tip: If a less crowded hike is what you're after, try starting in the early afternoon and doing the route counterclockwise. (