Waterfall plunging into a creek off a rocky cliff with brushes in the foreground.

Youngs River Falls at Spring

Youngs River Falls. Clatsop County, Oregon. April 10, 2025.

Youngs River spring runoff produces heavy mist around the plunge pool, making this photo more difficult to capture. I had to shoot this shot quickly before the mist builds up on the lens and gives the scene a dreamy effect. The vegetation surrounding the pool limits my positioning.

I can try photographing the falls again in the summer when the water level is lower, but I can also expect more swimmers at this popular swimming hole.

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