One of the most photogenic sites in the world - Crater Lake National Park

The Three Sisters - North, Middle and South

 There are almost no words needed - or fully able - to describe the amazing beauty of Crater Lake. Every stop we made on our drive south along the West Rim provided yet another breathtaking view, and although there are thousands of tourists in the park this weekend, it was easy to find places to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of this place.
We're settled in to a small resort in Ft Klamath, awaiting the arrival of Matt & Kimberly; we plan a traditional cook-out of hamburgers and s'mores over the open fire at dusk. Meanwhile, sitting outside in the warm, sunny evening, we watched an eagle fly directly overhead. The fragrance of the huge pine trees will combine with our campfire tonight, and we'll sleep well as we dream of hiking in Crater Lake Park tomorrow!

Wildflowers blooming in the arid climate

One of the most spectacular places on earth!

So many cliff-side viewing spots

Picture perfect day! There were no special lenses, trick photography or photoshopping...it really is this blue!

Looking toward the East Rim

Sweet deer in the meadow of wildflowers