Pictures from a trip to Crater Lake, in Oregon, in the summer
of 2004.
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3 photos stitched together for a panoramic view
A sign detailing some theories on the former mountain's history
Peek-a-boo!
Two birds that agreeably posed for this shot
This shot shows something of just how clear the
lake water is
As this picture shows, there were a lot of clouds; the lake would
alternately be in shadow and sunshine--sometimes both!
Wizard Island
The rim road circles the crater. In this
picture, the lake is unseen to the left. To the right you're looking
down on the foothills of the Cascades, showing just how high you are
when you finally climb up to Crater Lake.
We stopped to look at some waterfalls on the
way back from Crater Lake