Dave.Largent Loc: Puyallup, Washington

Crater Lake is in south-central Oregon, famous for its deep blue color and water clarity. The lake partly fills a nearly 2,148-foot-deep caldera that was formed by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama. There are no rivers flowing into or out of the lake; the evaporation is compensated for by rain and snowfall. With a depth of 1,949 feet the lake is the deepest in the United States.
The water is so blue, so deep, it’s no surprise it’s the deepest lake in America, and one of the deepest on earth. That’s why it’s one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon.
Surrounded by cliffs almost 2,000 feet high and boasting a picturesque island a violent volcanic past, Crater Lake is also home to hikes in old-growth forest and cross-country ski trips in the winter months. Many of the roads and facilities close during the winter, but the park is open and accessible all year long.
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The lake has no rivers or streams running into it which reduces the silt, giving it the rich blue color.

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Wizard Island is the largest of the two islands in Crater Lake. The remains of a volcanic cinder cone, it rises more than 750 feet above the surface of the lake.

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A panorama of the lake and Wizard Island.

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Phantom Ship the small island in Crater Lake is a natural rock formation pillar which derives its name from its resemblance to a ghost ship, especially in foggy and low-light conditions. In our case there was no fog but plenty of smoke from recent fi

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Phantom Ship, the small island in Crater Lake, is a natural rock formation pillar which derives its name from its resemblance to a ghost ship, in foggy and low-light conditions. There was no fog but plenty of smoke from recent fires.

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Smoke but no mirrors, although they say when there is no wind the lake is like a mirror.

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The lonely photographer.

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This does not look like the High Desert to me.

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A closeup of Wizard Island. It has a white ring around it as the water is lower than most years.

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rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

An excellent set!

DAN Phillips Loc: Graysville, GA

Great show!

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

Our first visit to Crater Lake was this past July. It's a beautiful lake and your images took me back. Thank You.

Warhorse Loc: SE Michigan

Beautiful place!

ELNikkor

Best photos and explanation I have yet to see of Crater Lake; thanks for posting!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Very nice set!

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

…amazing place…excellent images…!

Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx

kpsk_sony

One of the most beautiful places on earth. You've done it justice.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

Love the ptures with the morning (?) mist. Hope to get there some day.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

--Bob

PaulBrit Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon

It is a spectacular place. I can recall us visiting Crater Lake soon after we came to Merlin.

One hopes for decent snowfalls in the area this winter but the expectation is that it will another drier time.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Beautiful scenery & some nice photos.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Beautiful images!