| The intrepid early explorers Lewis and Clark were | | | | Cleetwood Cove trail leads down to the lake and |
| perhaps the first non-aboriginal explorers to | | | | you generally find deer feeding as you walk along |
| discover Crater Lake and report their findings | | | | this particular trail. You can also visit the volcano |
| back to President Jefferson, but they were | | | | on Wizard Island from Cleetwood Cove and peek |
| certainly not the last and today some half a million | | | | inside the 90 foot wide opening to the cinder cone |
| visitors enjoy the wonderful scenery of the | | | | after climbing the 800 foot trail. |
| Crater Lake National Park every year. | | | | Now, if like me you enjoy fishing, then there is a |
| The crystal blue lake, which is ringed by 2,000 | | | | very nice trail which leads to Fumarole Bay where |
| foot mountains, is the thing that picture postcards | | | | you will find a plentiful supply of both rainbow |
| are made of and the area offers a wealth of | | | | trout and kokanee salmon. And, best of all, you |
| hiking, biking, boating and horseback riding. Indeed, | | | | do not need a permit and there is no limit on the |
| Crater Lake is truly one of the Unites States' | | | | number of fish you can catch! |
| most outstanding national parks. | | | | However, for those who are really looking for a |
| One thing which makes the area certainly feel | | | | hiking challenge then there is nothing quite like the |
| special is the fact that at 1,940 feet Crater Lake | | | | long, steep and winding hike up the 9,000 foot |
| is the deepest lake in the United States and was | | | | Mount Scott. As with most arduous hikes the |
| formed more than 7,700 years ago by the | | | | rewards are of course well worth the effort and, |
| eruption of the nearby Mount Mazama. | | | | as well as a magnificent view of the lake, you will |
| There are many spots along the 33 mile route | | | | also be able to see Mount Shasta and Mount |
| around the lake from which you can see | | | | Jefferson clear over in California. |
| unparalleled views such as that of Phantom Rock | | | | If you would like to visit the area during the |
| seen from Kerr Notch, or Wizard Island seen | | | | winter then you will certainly not be disappointed |
| from Sun Notch. And there are also numerous | | | | although you will need to take your snow shoes |
| hikes that simply cannot be matched anywhere | | | | with you. And, if you are really fit then there is |
| else. | | | | always the 33 mile cross country ski route around |
| On the east side of the lake hiking trails lead up to | | | | the lake. |
| Mount Scott, while on the south side Crater Peak | | | | The Crater Lake National Park is certainly not one |
| can be quite easily reached from Rim Drive. One | | | | of the largest national parks but it is one of the |
| of the nicest hikes of all, especially for novice | | | | most beautiful and is wonderful place to plan a |
| hikers, is along the north side where the | | | | hiking trip. |