Today our goal was to drive from Portland to Medford. We actually left Portland before 8:30 am, really impressive for us. The drive to Roseburg is boring, but we turned off there for Crater Lake. This is a part of the trip that we hadn't planned, but it's only about 50 or 60 miles out of the way, and we had planned to stay overnight in medford anyway.
As soon as we got into the park, we came to this big files, where nothing will grow because it's covered with pumice. Of course, I'm looking for some pieces. 
So, mostly,these are pictures of Crater lLake, and yes it is really this blue. the Crater Lake Lodge (an Arts &Crafts gem). 
the Crater Lake Lodge (an Arts &Crafts gem). 
And finally, a stop at the Rogue River Chasm, totally unexpected.
And still made it toMedford by 6:30.
We were at Crater Lake and missed the lodge...we obviously didn't look very hard! Last time we were there, we stayed at the lodge and it was going to be down for awhile for updating. This time, when we looked around for it, it didn't seem to be in the same place as we remembered. We went to the gift shop and cafe but looked around toward the lake and it seemed so open - like the lodge had been moved.
ReplyDeleteWe also missed the Chasm on our drive - looks impressive. Next time we should follow you - Ha