Ecological Interest

This wooded canyon along Tryon Creek is the site of an abandoned quarry and is named in honor of the restoration efforts of F. C. and Addie Marshall, whose summer home has been replaced by a small playground and picnic site. Tryon Creek is a boulder-strewn brook here, its banks lined with maidenhair and sword-fern. Water tolerant western red cedars lend their graceful shade to the surrounding forest. A network of trails suitable for dry-weather hiking crisscrosses the canyon at Marshall Park.

Situated along the Columbia River, Marine Park offers walking trails, play equipment, picnic shelters for large groups, and a boat launch.

Luscher Farm is maintained as an agricultural example with the intent to interpret and educate all interested visitors in local food and organic plant production.

Located at the western gateway of the Columbia River Gorge, Lewis & Clark State Park appropriately honors its legendary namesakes who camped and explored here in November, 1805. The park is situated near the mouth of the Sandy River where it spills into the mighty Columbia River and at one of the entrances to the Historic Columbia River Highway. A flat, grassy, tree-dotted park invites blankets and sun-lovers to come spend a leisurely day. One of the most popular swimming spots on the Sandy River is adjacent to the park, as well as a public boat launch.

John B. Yeon Scenic Corridor honors a man who gave generously of his time and professional skills. He was one of the principal architects of the Historic Columbia River Highway (US 30); a major portion of the scenic highway joins I-84 westbound at Yeon State Park. Here is a hiker's paradise with a gentle rising trail that permits access to two of the most beautiful and secluded waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge: (lower) Elowah Falls and (upper) McCord Creek falls. Elowah Falls is a 289 foot drop over basalt that must be seen to appreciate.