There is hiking here, but we only stayed for a half-day and did the parent friendly activities (drinking on the patio of the lodge). The drinks are pricey but you are paying for the view.
Crater Lake: the water is really that blue. This lake is formed by a collapsed volcano (Mount Mazama) about 8,000 years ago. The lake is now where the caldera once was. It is the deepest lake in the US and is known for its pristine water. The lake is 5 miles by 6 miles. I took my family here in mid-June. At that time of the year, you can only partially drive around the perimeter. At the end of the summer (later July and August), you can drive around the whole lake. Check the website prior to your travel so you can plan accordingly. The drive there is beautiful, but it is a bit of a haul from Portland. There is hiking here, but we only stayed for a half-day and did the parent friendly activities (drinking on the patio of the lodge). The drinks are pricey but you are paying for the view. The day that we were there, there was a classic car caravan also driving around the old caldera. This pleased my father greatly. And it made for some cool pictures. All in all, we were there about 4 hours or so. However, this is easily a full weekend trip if you are hiking and camping. You can also take a boat ride out to Wizard Island. No other motorized boats are allowed on the lake.
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I moved to the Pacific Northwest in August of 2012. I quickly identified myself as a hiker. I want to document my experiences so that I can refer to them for myself and others to provide the best hiking experience. I also hope to learn more about hiking from others comments and recommendations. Archives
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