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by Susan Sharma on Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:20 am
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This video is a visual account of my visit to Crater Lake National Park, which is the only National Park in Oregon, U.S.A. Along with my husband and son, we travelled by car from Portland via Bend, Oregon to reach the National Park.   

With a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States - and one of the most beautiful. The water's intense blue color is an indication of its great depth and purity. Surrounded by cliffs, the lake is fed entirely by rain and snow. Scientists consider Crater Lake to be the cleanest and clearest large body of water in the world.

Crater Lake itself occupies less than 10% of the park. Beyond the lake, old-growth forests blanket the landscape. Established in 1902, the park protects 15 species of conifers, from towering ponderosa pines to ancient whitebark pines. These trees shelter a wide array of wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, elk, and spotted owls.

Crater Lake rests in the belly of a dormant volcano. The volcano once stood 12,000 feet tall, but it collapsed after a major eruption 7,700 years ago. Later eruptions formed Wizard Island, a cinder cone that rises from the water. The park has an abundance of fascinating volcanic features, including a second rocky island, the Phantom Ship.

Climbing up the rim of the lake on the Garfield trek, were many tourists.  Selfies and photographs at scenic spots brought smiles on.  We also saw a human made pile of stones (cairn) used as a trail marker as we reached the top.   After witnessing a fabulous sunset on the Lake, we drove back to Portland as the rising moon led the way.
Susan Sharma
http://www.IndianWildlifeClub.com
 

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