Guy W. Talbot State Park

We loved watching the Latourell Falls in action! I attempted to hike up to the top, but only made it half way as I was worried about the boys a the bottom. It was a fun jaunt and they were totally happy when I arrived back down to the lookout point. We definitely need to come back here to complete the hike and to wade out to the base of the falls.

Explore more … Guy W. Talbot State Park — also called Latourell State Park — is a peaceful picnic site located on the Historic Columbia River Highway across from the trail to Upper Latourell Falls.

The secluded park is often uncrowded even on the best days. A modern picnic shelter is available for rent. A gently sloping grassy hill dotted with Port Orford cedars, Douglas-firs, alders and maples invites frisbee tossing and quiet relaxation.

Visitors can take a short walk underneath an historic 1914 bridge to the base of Lower Latourell Falls, a 224-foot plunge over columnar basalt splashed with chartreuse-colored lichen.