When Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902 it became the fifth National Park in the United States. The caldera that forms Crater Lake is the remnant of a volcano that erupted about 7,700 years ago.
Crater Lake is 1,949 feet deep, making it the deepest lake in the United States and the ninth-deepest lake in the world. Because of its depth, water in the lake has a beautiful deep blue hue when viewed from the caldera rim.
To fully appreciate lake views from different angles, we followed the 33-mile scenic drive that circles the caldera rim.
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| Wizard Island |
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| "The Pinnacles" |
On the way to Mount Rainier we stopped at a visitor center that had a nice hiking trail and a beautiful waterfall, but I do not remember where it was located.
While driving in the Mount Rainier area there were numerous pull-outs for photo opportunities. Unfortunately, it was cold and windy.
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| Photo by Kolohe |
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| Photo by Linda |
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| Photo by Kolohe |
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| Photo by Kolohe |
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| Photo by Kolohe |
On the way home we stopped by Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument to view the destruction from the May 18, 1980, volcanic eruption. Even after 14 years, few trees had returned.
BONUS HUMOR
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