In a landmark victory for conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts, Oregon state lawmakers have successfully pushed through a $2.1 million deal to acquire the breathtaking Abiqua Falls, ending decades of uncertainty following the site's shock appearance on a public real estate listing.
The 92-foot natural wonder, long held in private hands by the Abbey Foundation of Oregon, was listed for sale on Redfin earlier this year without a price, triggering widespread fears that one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic basalt cathedrals would be fenced off from public access forever.
