in for a quick 'hello'. Each time, the crater and its contents have had a dramatic impact on our senses.
We hiked to the peak of Mount Scott and to the surface of the crater on the first two occasions. Today,
after a tough week, we made it to Garfield Peak, a fairly steep climb although relatively short. However,
the views of the lake exceeded our wildest expectations. The colors, we admit, look artificial.
Nevertheless, anyone who has had the privilege to visit the park will attest to the accuracy.
We were fortunate that we had full sun, some cloud and still waters. Reflections were enhanced further
when clouds blocked the sun temporarily, causing a royal blue stain on the perfect surface. In addition,
on the previous day, we had hiked up to the peak of Tipsoo, behind Mount Thielsen, which we observed
from Garfield on this hike. It gave us perspective of another part of Oregon. As a bonus, one of our favorites,
the Californian giant, Mount Shasta was also on view.
The rest of the blog is a pictorial showing the beauty, the tranquility and unimaginable coloring
of Oregon's Crater Lake, the remnants of a blast from the past, America's deepest.
A view from the summit of Garfield.
Mount Scott, in background, a wonderful hike, great views but further from the lake than Garfield.
Clouds block sun partially creating another blue shade.
A beautiful position in a remarkable world.
Some rocks are irresistible, especially those directly above the lake.
In the background is Mount Thielsen, clouds in foreground on water. (See next picture.)
The previous day's hike to Mount Tiptoo. Mount Thielsen between Crater Lake and Tiptoo.
The hike to Tiptoo peak, in a seemingly deserted part of the forests by way of a poor road to the trailhead,
was a little under 7 miles. The views from the summit were wonderful. However, Diamond Lake, one of the
attractions, was out of reasonable camera range. The valley was covered, as always, in trees and many lakes,
in addition to the Diamond.
Another of reflections on the lake; Tiptoo and Thielsen at rear.
High clouds in the sky, very low clouds on lake surface.
Phantom Ship 'sails' below Jenni.
'Reflections of my lake.'
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