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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Benson Bridge

In September of 2010, Double D and I traveled to Portland, OR to see my daughter. I was filled with joy to be with my daughter again. She had many wonderful things planned for us and we enjoyed every moment. It was all nature, all the time. She knows her mama.

I don't know if Benson Bridge counts as a fence, but I just love this footbridge at Multnomah Falls. Since it keeps people from falling into the gorge, I guess you could say it's in the fence family. :) In January of this year, however, a huge rock fell on the iconic bridge and destroyed a three foot section. Since then it has been closed indefinitely. I'm glad no one was hurt and glad that I was able to photograph it before it was damaged.

Linking to TexWisGirl's Good Fences meme. Thank you!!!

41 comments:

  1. RoanMay 1, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Beautiful shot! I hope the bridge gets repaired.

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  2. Author R. Mac WheelerMay 1, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    pretty

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  3. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    I sure hope the fix this beautiful fence

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  4. EG CameraGirlMay 1, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    What a shame this bridge has been damaged! It's a beauty and in a lovely location. I think that's a fence preventing people from falling off the bridge. ;)

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  5. Hootin AnniMay 1, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    This is a phenomenal scene!! Rock slides are certainly damaging. I have been in Colorado when rock slides the size of boulders weighing tons can rip out a section of highway!!!

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  6. AnvilcloudMay 1, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    It's definitely a fence and a very good one at that.

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  7. nookwormMay 1, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    That is an impressive waterfall and bridge. Hopefully it will be repaired.

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  8. StephanieMay 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Amazing! The photo left me speechless :)

    Happy May, my friend!

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  9. DebbieMay 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    WoW, what a beautiful picture and view!! waterfalls are one of my favorite natural beauties. i sure hope they are able to fix the bridge!!

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  10. TexWisGirlMay 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    marvelous! i'd definitely consider that important fencing! so sorry it was damaged!

    thanks for linking in, dear gail! beautiful shot!

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  11. orchid0324May 1, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Wow, how exciting it must have been to see the huge waterfall like that♡♡♡
    So sorry to hear the damage and hope they fix the FENCE.

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  12. Linda at To Behold The BeautyMay 1, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Oh my, what a gorgeous scene...and beautifully captured!

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  13. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    What a gorgeous bridge! Hope it gets fixed soon.

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  14. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I am pretty sure it does. What a fabulous photo.. I have been there a couple of times. Such a pretty fall..

    Happy May 1st to you my friend.

    Hugs~

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  15. KarenMay 1, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Wow Gail, that an incredible view!

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  16. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMay 1, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Awesome bridge and view! I hope they repair the bridge.

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  17. IrmaMay 1, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful bridge and waterfall, and a beautiful environment.
    Very well photographed, Gail.
    Greetings Irma

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  18. marilynMay 1, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    What a beautiful place and bridge. Great photo.

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  19. MelissaMay 1, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    I just saw an article in the paper about the bridge this week. It's completely covered in a white plastic right now, and a local construction firm is in the process of repairing the damage as well as cleaning it. The article didn't say when it would be complete, but from the photo it looked patched up already, so hopefully not too much longer. Beautiful shot you captured on your trip :)

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  20. Evelyn S.May 1, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    It's definitely draped while under construction...we saw it the first week of March when we stopped in the parking lot to take some photos. The strange thing was that the snow was about 3 inches deep there....a rarity for Multnomah Falls.

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  21. Bas.May 1, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    geweldig z,on mooie brug maar de warervallen erachter geweldig wat een lawaai moet dat zijn.

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  22. Amy BurzeseMay 1, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Gorgeous. What a shame that it was damaged. Glad to see in the comments that it may be made whole again.

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  23. IdaMay 1, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Oh wow I had not heard about that. I've been to the Falls & walked onto the bridge many times. Last September we stopped on our way home from my niece's wedding and I photographed Coleen and her mom on the bridge. I do hope they are able to repair the damage soon.

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  24. ElaMay 1, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Wow ! What a gorgeous view !
    Greetings

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  25. RobinfromCAMay 1, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I love Multnomah Falls and this is a beautiful photo! I'm very saddened to hear about the damage to the foot bridge. I hope they can fix it.

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  26. betty-NZMay 1, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    What a wonderful scene!

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  27. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful view of the bridge.

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  28. DeniseinVAMay 1, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    How lovely to spend time with your daughter and for her to cater your vacation like that. This photo is jaw-dropping Gail, a gorgeous shot!

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  29. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    It's such a gorgeous bridge! What a shame it was damaged and closed!

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  30. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Multnomah Falls is such a gorgeous place. Glad you were able to capture such a beautiful image of it. You have a true piece of history now.

    Visiting from Good Fences,
    ~Lindy

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  31. KarenMay 1, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Hi Gail, this is an amazing scene.

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  32. TriciaMay 1, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    What a beautiful setting! I sure hope the bridge gets repaired. It sad to think of losing something so wonderful.

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  33. hootnonnyMay 1, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Really great shot. Glad no one was injured!

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  34. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 1, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Fantastic shot, bridge and waterfall.

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  35. Spare Parts and PicsMay 1, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Nice one, Gail! What a beautiful location!!

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  36. SuzanMay 1, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    It is a beautiful bridge/fencing so no one will fall :-}}}

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  37. PantherkaMay 2, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Wonderful place.
    Hopefully it will be corrected soon.

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  38. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 2, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    That is DEFINITELY a fence! If it weren't there to keep people back .... and isn't that the purpose of a fence? I didn't even know that it fell and is closed. We've walked it in past years but no picture. Thanks for yours.!

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  39. eileeninmdMay 2, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    what a pretty waterfall and scene. Hubby and I have visited this spot, it is gorgeous.. Sorry about the damage. Have a happy weekend!

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  40. HelmaMay 5, 2014 at 6:48 AM


    Lovely to turn any emt your daughter to be together and to enjoy nature together. It is a decent height pffff ........ and yes, you can actually make this bridge under a fence covered :-)
    Greetings, Helma

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  41. Karen (formerly kcinnova)May 5, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I drove past Multnomah Falls last weekend but failed to get a picture, so thank you for this! Sad to hear about the rock damage.

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