| Crater Lake |
Crater Lake lies in an area of southern Oregon known throughout the world for its lush
forests, many waterfalls, and incredible scenery. The Lake itself, the deepest in North
America, lies in a caldera formed when Mount Mazama collapsed after a massive
eruption over 7,000 years ago. Over time, rain and snowmelt filled the massive crater
left behind after the eruption. Because of cold temperatures and lack of sedimentation,
waters inside Crater Lake are spectacularly blue. Today, the lake is the centerpiece of
Crater Lake National Park, which was formed in 1922 as the USA's fifth such park.
forests, many waterfalls, and incredible scenery. The Lake itself, the deepest in North
America, lies in a caldera formed when Mount Mazama collapsed after a massive
eruption over 7,000 years ago. Over time, rain and snowmelt filled the massive crater
left behind after the eruption. Because of cold temperatures and lack of sedimentation,
waters inside Crater Lake are spectacularly blue. Today, the lake is the centerpiece of
Crater Lake National Park, which was formed in 1922 as the USA's fifth such park.
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Top Row, Left to Right: Falls along Union Creek caused by lava flow blockage. Union Creek Falls.
Potholes caused by rocks getting trapped in water currents for extended periods of time. Flowers
along Union Creek near town of Union Creek. Whitehorse Cliffs, southwest of Crater Lake. Second
Row, Left to Right: Flowers approaching Crater Lake. Crater Lake view and cliffs from Rim Flowers
approaching Crater Lake. Crater Lake view and cliffs from Rim Village. Crater Lake view from from Rim
Village. Crater Lake view from Rim Village (note: Wizard Island not visible from this area). Steep cliffs
towards lake from Garfield Peak trail. Steep view into cerulean waters of the lake. Third Third Row, Left
to Right: Wizard Island from Discovery Point. Pumice fields, looking west. Pumice desert and Wizard
Island from Discovery Point. Pumice fields, looking west. Pumice desert and Mount Jefferson, Mount
Jefferson, northern entrance area. Annie Creek canyon, carved out of layers of ash and pumice. Bottom
Row, Left to Right: Panorama of lake and Wizard Island from North Junction area. Pumice Panorama
of lake and Wizard Island from North Junction area. Pumice fields from North Junction area, looking
west, with Llao Rock to the right.
Potholes caused by rocks getting trapped in water currents for extended periods of time. Flowers
along Union Creek near town of Union Creek. Whitehorse Cliffs, southwest of Crater Lake. Second
Row, Left to Right: Flowers approaching Crater Lake. Crater Lake view and cliffs from Rim Flowers
approaching Crater Lake. Crater Lake view and cliffs from Rim Village. Crater Lake view from from Rim
Village. Crater Lake view from Rim Village (note: Wizard Island not visible from this area). Steep cliffs
towards lake from Garfield Peak trail. Steep view into cerulean waters of the lake. Third Third Row, Left
to Right: Wizard Island from Discovery Point. Pumice fields, looking west. Pumice desert and Wizard
Island from Discovery Point. Pumice fields, looking west. Pumice desert and Mount Jefferson, Mount
Jefferson, northern entrance area. Annie Creek canyon, carved out of layers of ash and pumice. Bottom
Row, Left to Right: Panorama of lake and Wizard Island from North Junction area. Pumice Panorama
of lake and Wizard Island from North Junction area. Pumice fields from North Junction area, looking
west, with Llao Rock to the right.
| Umpqua and Rogue River National Forests |
Falls, 3rd highest in Oregon. Trail towards Toketee Falls. Toketee Falls in June.
| Directions and Best Times to Visit |
All photos, unless otherwise noted, taken by Ali Pezeshkpour. Questions or comments? Email the
author at apezeshkpour@gmail.com.
author at apezeshkpour@gmail.com.