Friday, December 11, 2015

Roaring Falls

Season's Greetings my friends!  I have some fun photos of Multnomah Falls and the Lodge to show you today.  My friend Shirley and I volunteered yesterday and enjoyed our time even though it was chilly and raining.  We have been having record rains, flooding and mudslides/avalanches and it's been devastating for many people.  Our beach communities flood when so much rain comes at once.  When the falls is this full, there can be as much as 7,500 gallons per SECOND going over!  It was roaring!


But let's start at the beginning of our visit to the falls.. we had our lunch and then I took a few photos of the interior of the lodge as it looked so charming all dressed and lit for the holidays.  This is the great room, it always has a crackling fire all year long.



This is the newest addition to the lodge, the Falls Room, where you can dine and watch the waterfall at the same time.  



There was a Christmas tree in 3 places.. this one was pretty.


Shirley and I both took turns walking up to get a close view of the falls while the other ran the visitors center answering questions.  To the right of the falls is a second little waterfall that was quite full.



I took a video of the falls so you could hear it, just click on the center arrow.  :-)



The Benson Bridge.



A bit closer to the bridge.


As I walked back to the lodge I glanced back to the falls and enjoyed seeing the lantern lit.


I heard a train engine approaching so I quickly turned my camera on.. it's a blur as it was moving fast.  The train passes directly in front of the lodge!  For those of you who don't know, my husband Dayle was an engineer for Southern Pacific Railroad and then it was bought by Union Pacific RR from whom he retired after 31 years of service.


The center where we volunteer is on the left, the gray doors lead inside.  The lodge was lit up but the lights weren't showing much as it was still light outside.


We closed down the center at 4:30 pm as it was getting dark!  I snapped this photo from my car window and I do apologize for the fuzzy image, but it still looks pretty.


This is a photo we got the other day at Dabney State Park.. I wanted to show you how high the Sandy River is.. and the boat ramp is all filled in with sand which has washed down from upriver!  This river flows from the snows and rivers of Mt. Hood.


I want to thank those of you who've seen of our flooding troubles here and wished us well.  We're fine and all of our family members are fine.  But many in our state are dealing with terrible flooding and we've lost people when trees have crashed into their homes.  I hope the waters retreat and people can get their homes and businesses back.  ((hugs)), Teresa :-) 

19 comments:

  1. The falls are incredible aren't they, so much water indeed! The lodge looks beautifully decorated and lit up. We have had terrible floods in this country over the last week with many thousands of people affected and now unable to live in their homes. It is very sad indeed when weather affects us in this way isn't it. xx

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  2. Thanks for all the beautiful photos of the Falls and the Sandy. I was trying to understand the flooding I saw reported at the parking lot at the Falls, and am still a little muddled about what happened, but I am glad you were able to volunteer there Thursday. From comments I have read flooding is a problem here and in Asia and England now too. My youngest SIL's mom's home was surrounded by flood waters in NW Portland and she and her husband and their dogs spent a night in a motel, but they are safe and their property is not badly damaged. Wishing you a happy weekend! xx

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  3. I have followed you for a while now, and this is first time I have commented.Spectacular falls and lodge. Such beauty. I would love to visit there.The Christmas lights look wonderful. I'm guessing these falls are perhaps near where you live. Enjoy reading of your activities and great photography. I don't know of your floodings as I live in N.Z. but so sorry to hear/see of the devastation. Will comment more in the future. Best wishes Shirley N.Z.

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  4. Floods can cause terrible devistation.....thinking of everyone ♥ Teresa these are magnificent photo's and the falls as said on fb is fabulous....xoxo

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  5. Hi Teresa, I just heard about the flooding last night...they don't seem very interested in west coast issues over here. I googled the floods and was saddened by what I've read and seen on videos. What is it with the weather this fall anyway? The lodge and falls are beautiful. It's good to see so much water in the falls again. And, of course, the picture of the farm in your header is perfection. Waiting you a wonderful weekend my friend.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. Thanks for sharing the video of Multnomah Falls! Amazing sound and so pretty. I checked the Willamette River as I drove over the Boone Bridge to Wilsonville today. It's high as well! We are fine here, a few puddles. Amazing how much rain we've had and more for a few more days. Have a good weekend!

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  7. Glad to hear that you and your family are all safe. It is terrible to hear about the devastation the floods are causing to homes and business's. We too are having terrible problems with the rain and flooding, thank fully we have had no damage. The falls are stunning and the lodge is beautiful all dressed for the season. It was amazing to hear the falls on the video, impressive! Take care.

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  8. Teresa just so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoRobin Stay safe!

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  9. that is a beautiful falls! The lodge is very beutiful! Looks like it fits right in with the scenery! I am praying for all the people affected by the floods, mudslides, and everything else going on there.

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  10. Gosh those falls, Morher Nature really is ferocious at times. Glad you and yours are all ok. Love hearing about your volunteering :)
    Jillxo

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  11. I am so glad you and your family have been spared the devestation of the floods. The FALLS look so beautiful and the lodge...oh my!

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  12. Such a beautiful lodge and area. Thanks you for sharing it at Christmas. We are preying for the people affected by the flooding. Have a lovely week.

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  13. The new Falls room looks beautiful but then the whole place is gorgeous. Love those Christmas lights. I was so surprised to learn that the railroad goes right past the lodge!! For some reason I imagined it to be tucked up high in the mountains - not where trains go. Kind of remote with winding roads to navigate to get there. Glad to hear you're safe from the floods. xox

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  14. That is a whole lot of water for sure! The lodge looks so festive.

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  15. The flooding has been all over the news, what a disaster for so many. So glad you are dry and your family is to. Love those Falls photos.
    Meredith

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  16. So glad to hear you, and yours, are safe. Our weather in such a state of change. I always wonder what will happen next. Do stay safe....and dry.

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  17. Wonderful post and I did enjoy the roaring falls......showed it to my hb too! Loved seeing the lodge all lit up too...great pics Teresa!
    Helen xox

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  18. Wow, the falls! The lodge looks so lovely. Xo

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  19. The falls must sound deafening to the person crossing the bridge on your video!
    Lovely lodge all warm and lights shining.

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