Sept. 6th, 2011
Today was my 45th birthday! I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate! It's hard to believe that Tom and I met here a little over 21 years ago when we were both interpretive park rangers. Now I am here sharing this wonder with our 11-year old daughter!
The weather was exquisite and we spent most of our day exploring short trails around the rim of the caldera.
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. It was formed when a volcano, called Mt. Mazama, erupted and collapsed into itself 7,700 years ago. Over time, the caldera filled with water to create the 1,934 feet deep, blue lake. The deep blue hue can easily be explained by physics, but it is due to the fact that the water is deep and clean.
Only one trail leads to the water - the 1.1 mile, strenuous Cleetwood Cove Trail. Emily was game (even though we would have to hike back UP the trail)! We embarked on this adventure around 2 p.m. easily hiking down the severely switched-backed, sun baked, dusty trail. Once at the bottom, the crystal clear cool blue water beckoned us. So . . . . without much hesitation, we jumped in with all our clothes on! The cold bite of the water was invigorating and so was the fact that we were swimming in an ancient volcano! A great day indeed!
Today was my 45th birthday! I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate! It's hard to believe that Tom and I met here a little over 21 years ago when we were both interpretive park rangers. Now I am here sharing this wonder with our 11-year old daughter!
The weather was exquisite and we spent most of our day exploring short trails around the rim of the caldera.
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. It was formed when a volcano, called Mt. Mazama, erupted and collapsed into itself 7,700 years ago. Over time, the caldera filled with water to create the 1,934 feet deep, blue lake. The deep blue hue can easily be explained by physics, but it is due to the fact that the water is deep and clean.
Only one trail leads to the water - the 1.1 mile, strenuous Cleetwood Cove Trail. Emily was game (even though we would have to hike back UP the trail)! We embarked on this adventure around 2 p.m. easily hiking down the severely switched-backed, sun baked, dusty trail. Once at the bottom, the crystal clear cool blue water beckoned us. So . . . . without much hesitation, we jumped in with all our clothes on! The cold bite of the water was invigorating and so was the fact that we were swimming in an ancient volcano! A great day indeed!
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