This is a Friday Flashback to our 2009 summer Roadtrip. The post is linked to Gemma's SCENIC WEEKENDS -- because I think Oregon's beautiful Crater Lake qualifies as spectacular scenery!
We had visited Crater Lake in earlier years because we used to live in Oregon.
But this was the first since we retired in 1997 and sold our home. When we go back to Oregon to visit we usually don't travel on a route that takes us through the southeastern part of the State. We were glad we did that time!
Here's the link to the 2009 post about the Lake.
I think next summer it will be about time for another visit!
Thank you Gemma. Scenery junkies love SCENIC WEEKENDS. (Visit and click -- and why not link your own favorite scenery too.)
I love seeing your pictures of Crater Lake. It is truly one of the most amazing places in the world. I feel privileged to have been able to see it. I'm sure you feel the same.
Posted by: Margot | January 22, 2013 at 08:28 PM
Crater Lake is beautiful!!! Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | January 22, 2013 at 01:53 PM
I can see why! so scenic and very beautiful Sallie.
Posted by: Prem | January 20, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Wow, that's so beautiful! I wanted to visit Crater Lake when we were in Oregon a few years ago but it was too far out of our way. I'm hoping for a return visit.
~Lindy
Posted by: Lindy | January 20, 2013 at 07:40 AM
wow! that is gorgeous!!
and when i retire...and we plan to just travel in our little camper...that will definitely be on our list of "must-see's"!!
thanks for the trip back in time!! =)
Posted by: laura k | January 20, 2013 at 03:57 AM
I had hoped to see Crater lake on our trip to OR, but the weather didn't cooperate. Fantastic photos of a lovely place, Sallie.
Posted by: Barb | January 19, 2013 at 02:33 PM
What gorgeous photos - that is spectacular scenery indeed. I'd love to visit that one day.
Posted by: Al | January 19, 2013 at 01:41 PM
wow. That´s gorgeous. So different. Looks exactly circular.
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | January 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Absolutely breathtaking photos! My daughter visited Crater Lake last year and sent me a DVD of it. What a spectacular locale. I'd love to go there some day. Wow!!
Posted by: Gail | January 19, 2013 at 07:31 AM
I am crazy thinking of sliding down from the mountain into the lake!!!
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田） | January 19, 2013 at 06:55 AM
Absolutely stunning scenery, thanks Sallie for your lovely words of comfort.
Posted by: lindyloumacinitaly | January 19, 2013 at 04:35 AM
It sure is spectacular. It reminds me of Canada.
Posted by: diane | January 19, 2013 at 04:26 AM
Sallie, wonderful views and photos of Crater Lake. I am a scenic junkie. I love your photos, thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | January 19, 2013 at 02:23 AM
Stunning! It's definitely worth a second visit. Happy weekend!
Posted by: eastcoastlife | January 19, 2013 at 01:15 AM
such wonderful colours
Posted by: gerald | January 19, 2013 at 01:06 AM
Great pictures from the magnific scenery. I would like to walk there and feel a majesty of that landscape.
Good weekend to you and yours Sally!
Posted by: Leena | January 18, 2013 at 11:47 PM
What a beautiful spot to behold! Here in UK Midlands, we have had snow and minus temperatures since Friday week!About 5" snow fell yesterday...
Posted by: HAZEL | January 18, 2013 at 11:39 PM
Wow ! beautiful pictures and what a stunning landscape !
Posted by: Gattina | January 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM
Wow - that is utterly stunning!
Posted by: ladyfi | January 18, 2013 at 11:02 PM
I must concur, it is wonderful to see!
Posted by: bettyl | January 18, 2013 at 09:50 PM
It's on my bucket list.
Great photos.
Posted by: Yogi | January 18, 2013 at 08:50 PM
Oh that's just a fabulous view Sallie! The water is such a beautiful blue.
Posted by: Karen | January 18, 2013 at 07:58 PM
Stunning shots. I'd love to visit there sometime.
Posted by: Carver | January 18, 2013 at 05:42 PM
I agree..what beautiful photos Sallie..
Posted by: Michelle Banks | January 18, 2013 at 03:43 PM
Thanks for the revisit. Haven't been to Crater Lake in a long time. Just gotta' love that intense blue water.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 18, 2013 at 03:19 PM
it is really beautiful. huge pool of blue.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 18, 2013 at 03:12 PM
wow! great shots of an amazing place :)
Posted by: Tina´s PicStory | January 18, 2013 at 02:59 PM
What spectacular views of the crater, it is so huge and beautiful.. and well worth a return visit.
Hope you and Bill are well and Happy, Sallie.
Posted by: Pam :) | January 18, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Magnificent! What crystal clear water. No doubt a National park area?
Posted by: Colin Huggins | January 18, 2013 at 02:38 PM
Magnificent views of the lake! That first photo is absolutely breathtaking! I have gazed at it for several moments taking it all in! What a sight it must be in reality! And the water's so blue! Wonderful scenic photos!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | January 18, 2013 at 01:36 PM