Traveling the beautiful state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest!
Oct
10
Awesome Crater Lake truly is truly a natural wonder; one of the clearest, deepest and bluest lakes in the world. A must see on any visit to Oregon, it’s up to 2000 feet deep and fills much of the caldera of an enormous volcano. Most of Crater Lake National Park is near or above 7000 feet elevation and is closed in winter, so you’ll want to plan your visit between late spring and early fall. Note: The road to the top from the north entrance is not for the faint-of-heart driver; enter from the south for a more relaxing trip to the lodge on the rim.
Oct
1
The McKenzie River Scenic Highway’s National Volcanic Monument provides a stark testiment to the Cascade volcanoes which formed much of central Oregon. These lava beds are about 13,000 years old and include flows from the Three Sisters and neighboring mountains. The top picture shows, well, a whole lot of lava, as well as a few scraggly trees that have managed to grow in the many centuries since. Two of the Sisters are shown in the middle photo. The lower photo shows the stone overlook at the Monument, which includes a paved 3/4-mile walking trail through the lava fields. This highway and monument are closed in winter due to snow, so you’ll want to visit preferably sometime between May and October.
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