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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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close up of Red Conein the Pumice Desert
close up of Red Conein the Pumice Desert		 at Watchman Peak Overlook
at Watchman Peak Overlook		 Watchman Peak L.O. was built in 1932 and is still manned. The first part of the trail is part of the old Rim Road.
Watchman Peak L.O. was built in 1932 and is still manned. The first part of the trail is part of the old Rim Road.		 Dinner below the Lookout ---looks like cold cuts and fruit
Dinner below the Lookout ---looks like cold cuts and fruit
Sunset over Garfield Peak ( Jeff climbed this one morning)
Sunset over Garfield Peak ( Jeff climbed this one morning)		 sunset over Garfield Peak just keeps getting better
sunset over Garfield Peak just keeps getting better		 the grand room of Crater Lake Lodge -- we ordered a mini-meal that was served in this room
the "grand room" of Crater Lake Lodge -- we ordered a mini-meal that was served in this room		 a smoke layer behind the Lake Rim from the wildfires in the area
a smoke layer behind the Lake Rim from the wildfires in the area
the white crowned sparrow is Jeff's favorite bird
the white crowned sparrow is Jeff's favorite bird		 breakfast before walking the Rim Trail above the lake
breakfast before walking the Rim Trail above the lake		 walking the Rim Trail --- such beautiful views of the Lake
walking the Rim Trail --- such beautiful views of the Lake		 the family photographer
the family photographer
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joseantonio09-Feb-2013 06:58
Very nice images from this lovely place.V
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