Oregon may not have 10,000 Lakes like another state we visited on this road trip, but it has this one. It's deep, it's beautiful, it's blue, it's Oregon's only National Park. It's Crater Lake.
We hadn't been here for years and years. We are happy we took the time to see it this time.
Enjoy our pictures and CLICK HERE to read all about the geology and history. I can't explain it better than the National Park Service can.
Go see it!
Wizard Island
Phantom Ship - still a trace of snow, even though it was quite warm and sunny the day we were there.
The Pinnacles (on the East Rim Drive around the Lake)
Pumice Castle
Another Lake View. Who needs Kodachrome?
Vidae Falls -- another one for the Waterfall collection.
What a beautiful day. I'm so glad that our route from Colorado to Fern Ridge Shores took us through this area.
What BEAUTIFUL views of this lovely part of the world! My sister and her husband are living life in an RV too and send me lovely views from all over ... most recently they spent a couple of months exploring Alaska.
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: storyteller at Sacred Ruminations | August 26, 2009 at 06:48 AM
is this heaven? all the lovely blues...very relaxing.
Posted by: luna miranda | August 26, 2009 at 03:11 AM
beautiful is right.
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Posted by: J Bar | August 25, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Yes, we've seen a few National Parks when there is snow. Not everyone runs away from Winter. :-)
The Crater Lake lodge is a CCC/WPA project, like so many others. But it has a more "gothic" feel to it. I don't like it as much as the one on Mt. Hood, or the one at Old Faithful (which is very neat in the middle of winter!).
But Crater Lake itself is an awesome place, in any season.
Posted by: Geoff | July 30, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Now I want to go back! You've seen at least a couple of the Nat'l Parks when there is snow, haven't you? We'll have to rely on your stories for that experience !
We didn't spend any time in the Lodge at all. I didn't even know that the Shining" was filmed there. Must go back.
Posted by: Sallie | July 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Lisa and I were there early one season, and walked around a closed gate to visit the fire lookout. Normally you can only go to the base of the lookout, but the ranger invited us up - we thought he was going to chew us out, but he was just impressed we walked through the snow.
We spent a couple of hours up there, talking with the guy.
That was a neat trip.
--geoff
PS: Surprised you didn't mention the lodge, and it's role in "The Shining." Stanley Park Lodge here in Estes was supposedly Steven King's inspiration, but it was filmed in Crater Lake. 'Cuz it's old and spooky!
Posted by: Geoff | July 29, 2009 at 08:25 PM
It is a beautiful Lake. Better bring that fold-down trailer out west!! thanks so much for the comment; I'm honored.
Sallie
Posted by: sallie rainville | July 29, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Ohhhhhhh how divine.
Posted by: BOSSY | July 29, 2009 at 05:14 AM