We decided if we were going to take the Boat Tour of Crater Lake we'd better do it today. Soon it will be snowing and the tour boats will be put away for the winter. It was another beautiful day at Crater Lake. The lake was still and the reflections were breathtaking.
Bill was admiring this reflection of the west rim.
The boat tour requires a 1.1 mile walk down a steep trail on the side of the caldera. It is even steeper going back UP!!
Our boat awaits us on this crisp, clear morning.
The Phantom Ship Rock formation is even more impressive as you get closer to it. It is 16 stories high and so fragile looking; it's a wonder that it survives the harsh winters here at Crater Lake.
One last view of the Phantom Ship from water level. It really does resemble a pirate ship.
The tour boats are kept in these boat houses on Wizard Island for the winter. Notice the piles of lava rock on the shoreline.
This area on the west side of the caldera is strikingly different from other areas that are covered with trees. Notice the multicolored rock on this hillside.
This 30-foot tree trunk has been floating upright around the lake for many, many years. It travels up to 4 miles a day and you never know where it's going to appear. Evidently the root ball is still attached, keeping it in this position. The lake is 5 miles by 6 miles.
After the boat tour and the hike back UP the caldera we were famished so we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the scenic Crater Lake Lodge overlooking the lake.
Bill was admiring this reflection of the west rim.
The boat tour requires a 1.1 mile walk down a steep trail on the side of the caldera. It is even steeper going back UP!!
They say 1.1 miles down and 11 miles up. This is the only path that goes down to the lake shore.
Our boat awaits us on this crisp, clear morning.
I didn't get my feet in Crater Lake but I did get my hand in it. It wasn't as cold as I though, being the deepest lake in the U.S. at 1946 feet. But then I was in a shallow area along the bank.
The Phantom Ship Rock formation is even more impressive as you get closer to it. It is 16 stories high and so fragile looking; it's a wonder that it survives the harsh winters here at Crater Lake.
One last view of the Phantom Ship from water level. It really does resemble a pirate ship.
The tour boats are kept in these boat houses on Wizard Island for the winter. Notice the piles of lava rock on the shoreline.
This area on the west side of the caldera is strikingly different from other areas that are covered with trees. Notice the multicolored rock on this hillside.
This 30-foot tree trunk has been floating upright around the lake for many, many years. It travels up to 4 miles a day and you never know where it's going to appear. Evidently the root ball is still attached, keeping it in this position. The lake is 5 miles by 6 miles.
After the boat tour and the hike back UP the caldera we were famished so we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the scenic Crater Lake Lodge overlooking the lake.
We took one last view of the lake from the porch of the lodge. Just beautiful!
3 comments:
Love your photos!
I had to become a follower as you are living the life my hubby is planning for our future!
Maybe I will pick up some great tips for when its my turn to live on the road.
This place is amazing! Love the picture where you put your hand in the icy lake!
I wish I can go there...
These photos are beautiful! My friends and I hope to visit Crater Lake on our post-graduation road trip. Love your photos! (:
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