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Deep, dark, and blue ... Crater Lake

How did a mountain become a lake? 7,700 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption, carved out the basin where the deepest body of water resides in this country. A mountain peak was transformed into the belly of an erupted volcano. Centuries of rain and snow filled the basin that has no outlet from which water can drain. Seepage and underground springs control the water level yearly.
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different sizes
different sizes		 more Pinnacles
more Pinnacles		 The inside of this pinnacle is so hollow at the top, I doubt if it will remain in this form due to wind and rain.
The inside of this pinnacle is so hollow at the top, I doubt if it will remain in this form due to wind and rain.		 mini castles
mini castles
a kingdom on the side of the hill
a kingdom on the side of the hill		 I could enter into this little kingdom and live like the queen of the mountains.
I could enter into this little kingdom and live like the queen of the mountains.		 Great possibility for a fantasy story.
Great possibility for a fantasy story.		 sunrise over Garfield Peak
sunrise over Garfield Peak
Crater Lake Lodge -- back side above the Lake
Crater Lake Lodge -- back side above the Lake		 along the walkway, above the lake; note the smokey haze in the background
along the walkway, above the lake; note the smokey haze in the background		 Sinnott Memorial Overlook with Wizard Island in the lake
Sinnott Memorial Overlook with Wizard Island in the lake		 Sinnott Memorial Overlook
Sinnott Memorial Overlook
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joseantonio09-Feb-2013 06:58
Very nice images from this lovely place.V
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