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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:22:18 PM EDT
The kids and I took a drive up to Crater Lake yesterday. The weather was great, sunny and breezy, temps were in the 60s. We spent the day driving around the rim, getting pictures of the lake from various angles and the surrounding country. Lunch was fun when a bunch of birds joined us and we were feeding them out of our hands. The background in some of the pictures was a bit hazy due to wildfires, but I got plenty of decent shots.
This first picture is a view of Diamond Lake, which is on the way to Crater Lake. 
Wizard Island. 
The Phantom Ship. This rock formation is 400,000 years old. 
Smashy and his replacement units. 
A fire in the distance (you can also see it in the picture above). 
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:25:29 PM EDT
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Attempting to care. Please wait.
LOL. Nice shirt on the boy!! |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:27:22 PM EDT
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Awesome, thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:28:21 PM EDT
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cool pics
is there good fishing in the lake? |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:28:23 PM EDT
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Nice.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:28:38 PM EDT
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Attempting to care. Please wait. LOL. Nice shirt on the boy!! I like the Ford shirt.. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:29:28 PM EDT
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Fantastic pictures.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:31:15 PM EDT
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Awesome, thanks for sharing. This, nice photos too. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:31:32 PM EDT
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Awesome scenery. Beautiful.
Thank you, Sir, for sharing. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:31:53 PM EDT
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Nice pics - I've seen it myself ( just once )
Pretty awesome place. I think its the deepest freshwater lake in all the US ? |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:34:58 PM EDT
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Great pics, OP!
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:35:45 PM EDT
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Attempting to care. Please wait. LOL. Nice shirt on the boy!! It's his favorite shirt. 
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:36:37 PM EDT
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cool pics is there good fishing in the lake? Quote HistoryQuoted:
cool pics is there good fishing in the lake? Fish are not native to the lake. They were introduced in the lake from 1888-1941. Six species were originally stocked, but only two have survived to today: Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Because they are not native to the lake, fishing is not only allowed, it's encouraged. No license is required and there is no limit on how many you may catch - the only rule is that you must use artificial bait. We don't want to accidentally introduce any other species into the lake. Fishing is allowed along the shoreline and on Wizard Island (with the purchase of a boat tour and Wizard Island ticket.) http://www.nps.gov/crla/faqs.htm |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:37:23 PM EDT
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I think its the deepest freshwater lake in all the US ? Deepest in the country, 9th deepest in the world. 1,943 feet. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:38:26 PM EDT
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Beautiful pics. Have been there twice, back in the '80's. Always wanted to drive around the rim. First time was in June. Road was closed from the winter snow pack still covered with 12 feet. Second time was in mid September. Rim drive was also closed due to snow.
Btw is the "Old Man of the Lake" still around? |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:39:14 PM EDT
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Cool pics thanks. I was there about 40 years ago when we went to visit relatives in Medford. I think we fished Diamond lake and didn't catch shit then my uncle took me to fish lake and we slayed the trout.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:50:47 PM EDT
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Many moons ago....
Took the boat trip to Wizard Island, and hiked to the bottom of the cone and had a picnic lunch. The water in Crater Lake is cooooold..... |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:53:13 PM EDT
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Beautiful area!
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Posted: 9/20/2014 1:54:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:00:04 PM EDT
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I was there a few weeks ago myself. Pictures really don't do it justice since they don't capture the true blue color of the water.
Everyone should see it in person at least once. It is truly spectacular.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:02:27 PM EDT
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Very nice pics OP, thanks.
Looks like a really nice place to hike, camp, and just have some fun. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:18:21 PM EDT
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When I first saw the lake,I was awed of course, by the deep blue color. However, was just amazed looking out over the entire lake, realizing that it was 20 square miles in area, and that we were standing 1000 feet above the surface. It took my mind awhile to grasp how large it was due to the crystal clear air and being able to view it in its entirety.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:18:57 PM EDT
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I was there for the first time a couple years ago when JROY showed me the country he grew up in. It was early summer but we couldn't drive around the rim because of the snow. I have been trying to get the old lady to go back with me. I really like the country you have up there.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:26:45 PM EDT
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I was there about 2 weeks ago. Pinnacles Road was closed
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:27:14 PM EDT
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Great pictures! I hope to visit the next time I'm out there.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 2:35:07 PM EDT
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Nice.
I was interviewing for a job out that way a few years ago and getting excited about the surroundings, Crater Lake was top of the list of things I wanted to go see. The job wasnt a good match, so I have not go to see crater lake yet. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:04:19 PM EDT
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Beautiful roads around there, makes for a great drive.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:10:23 PM EDT
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Thank you for sharing these photos. Crater Lake is so beautiful.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:17:44 PM EDT
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It's a purdy place.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:29:30 PM EDT
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Awesome, thanks for sharing. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:37:06 PM EDT
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Wow, that's just amazing!
Does the water really appear that blue in person? Thank you for sharing, I'd love to see that one day. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:37:17 PM EDT
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Fish are not native to the lake. They were introduced in the lake from 1888-1941. Six species were originally stocked, but only two have survived to today: Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Because they are not native to the lake, fishing is not only allowed, it's encouraged. No license is required and there is no limit on how many you may catch - the only rule is that you must use artificial bait. We don't want to accidentally introduce any other species into the lake. Fishing is allowed along the shoreline and on Wizard Island (with the purchase of a boat tour and Wizard Island ticket.) *SIGH* |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:37:33 PM EDT
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went some 50 years ago as a kid, caught some fishes
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:37:46 PM EDT
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Great pictures...thank you.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:41:18 PM EDT
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That's some beautiful country out there. Thanks for sharing. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 4:45:23 PM EDT
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Nice pics. Did you take the 138 from Roseburg? I love that drive.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 5:02:40 PM EDT
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Great pictures. Went to the Capulin volcano in New Mexico last month but eventhough it was raining there was no water in the crater.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 5:09:15 PM EDT
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Wow, that's just amazing! Does the water really appear that blue in person? Thank you for sharing, I'd love to see that one day. Not trying to pic on Texas, but yes that is what a lake is supposed to look like. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:30:42 PM EDT
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*SIGH* Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fish are not native to the lake. They were introduced in the lake from 1888-1941. Six species were originally stocked, but only two have survived to today: Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Because they are not native to the lake, fishing is not only allowed, it's encouraged. No license is required and there is no limit on how many you may catch - the only rule is that you must use artificial bait. We don't want to accidentally introduce any other species into the lake. Fishing is allowed along the shoreline and on Wizard Island (with the purchase of a boat tour and Wizard Island ticket.) *SIGH* Is that wrong? |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:42:48 PM EDT
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Damn that's beautiful country.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:43:49 PM EDT
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Is that wrong? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fish are not native to the lake. They were introduced in the lake from 1888-1941. Six species were originally stocked, but only two have survived to today: Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. Because they are not native to the lake, fishing is not only allowed, it's encouraged. No license is required and there is no limit on how many you may catch - the only rule is that you must use artificial bait. We don't want to accidentally introduce any other species into the lake. Fishing is allowed along the shoreline and on Wizard Island (with the purchase of a boat tour and Wizard Island ticket.) *SIGH* Is that wrong? No, it sounds like heaven. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:44:59 PM EDT
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Woooow
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:46:27 PM EDT
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Cool pics, thanks for sharing
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:46:41 PM EDT
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man I miss living in Oregon
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:52:37 PM EDT
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No, it sounds like heaven. Oh, I thought you meant the info was wrong. More details: http://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/upload/2010-fishing-sb.pdf |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:54:07 PM EDT
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Great pics.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:54:23 PM EDT
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Not trying to pic on Texas, but yes that is what a lake is supposed to look like. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow, that's just amazing! Does the water really appear that blue in person? Thank you for sharing, I'd love to see that one day. Not trying to pic on Texas, but yes that is what a lake is supposed to look like. Hey, it's all good, I know all we have around here is muddy ponds. 
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:54:49 PM EDT
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Outstanding photos. Absolutely beautiful. Would love to see it for myself some day.
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:56:09 PM EDT
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Great pictures.
Thanks. |
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:59:13 PM EDT
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No lake serpent sighting?
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Posted: 9/20/2014 7:59:59 PM EDT
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Nice pics!
I was born & raised in K-falls and spent plenty of time in that country Crater Lake is like the Grand Canyon, it has to be seen in person to appreciate its beauty and vastness. |
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