The weather forecast for Monday was to be in the upper 90's. We decided it was a good day to visit Crater Lake National Park, only an hour away, which still had some snow on the ground.
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| View from East Rim Drive |
We purchased tickets for the 3:30 two hour boat tour. The boat dock is reached via the Cleetwood Cove Trail. This one mile trail descends 724 feet into the caldera.
The caldera walls surrounding crater lake are so high and steep that access to the lake is greatly restricted. This trail is the ONLY safe route down to the water.
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| Waterfalls Created by Snow Melt |
Since no rivers flow into or out of Crater Lake, the water level is maintained by snow melt and rain. The lake is 1,943 feet at the deepest point. To realize perspective, the lake might contain enough water to provide 750 gallons of water to every person on earth.
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Phantom Ship
One of Two Islands in Crater Lake |
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| Sand Castle Formation |
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| A Perfect End to a Perfect Day |
1 comment:
We have some pictures just like that! When we were at Crater Lake it was too early in the year for the boat tours. We'll have to get back there some day, it's a beautiful area.
It looks like yall are enjoying your time there. We'll be interested in hearing more about your volunteer experience.
Teri
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