Fall Family Session at Deschutes Falls Park

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Written By Aldene Nicole Young

Are you looking for a fun local location to take family photos that has gorgeous fall colors and is not too crowded? Try Deschutes Falls Park there’s just something magical about photographing families here in the fall. Running through the leaf strewn paths and sipping travel mugs of hot cocoa to keep your fingers warm. Deschutes Falls Park is the perfect backdrop for these quintessential PNW fall family portraits. This location has large grassy areas, easy forest trails, big logs for posing and an abundance of colorful freshly fallen leaves. Perfect for family leaf fights, handheld walks and snuggling on a blanket with your loves.

Keep reading for all the location details, to see what my family slideshow films are like and of course to see all the images from this outdoor fall family photo session.

 
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Location Details: Deschutes Falls Park 25005 Bald Hill Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597

A family friendly 155-acre park featuring easy to walk forest trails and a 27 foot waterfall that flows into the Deschutes River. Free parking, Portable Bathroom, Leashed dogs welcomed at the park. The trails get muddy and slippery in the spring and fall. Click Here to learn more about the local history of the park.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Cost: Free parking and entry, No Discover Pass required.

Hours: Park is open Daily from 7AM-8PM.

Parking: Gravel lot and additional overflow parking along the street.

Bathrooms: The property is relatively primitive but has a portable toilet.

Kids: Fun and easy forest walking trails, no play equipment.

Dogs: Leashed dogs welcomed at the park. Remember to pack out any trash and dog scat.

Tips: Bring boots in the rainy seasons the gravel trails can get slippery and muddy.

 

Press Play and Enjoy

Binge watch more session videos Here on my YouTube Channel and scroll down to see images from this relaxed fall family session.

 
 

Have FOMO? Book your own outdoor fall family session with me! Reach out and we can start planning your family photos together.

 
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