An Oregon legislator, Fred Girod, wants to make Silver Creek Falls, a popular recreation area, into a national park. Such a park, he says, would be a “magnet for tourism,” which would be good for businesses in his district.
One of the waterfalls in Silver Creek Falls State Park. Trails take hikers behind many of the falls.
Flickr photo by John Hann. Click photo for a larger view
Of course, a state legislature cannot create a national park. But even if it could, would this be a good idea?
