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We went to Crater Lake on Saturday...it was gorgeous, as always.
Last time I was there it was covered in snow so this was a new perspective.



To view all of my photos at Crater Lake go to [link]



Feedback is appreciated, seeing as I'm going to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons
in a week and don't have much practice with scenery.



Some random info on Crater Lake, in case you don't know ...
Mount Mazama was one of the major Quaternary volcanoes of the Cascade Range. The summit of Mount Mazama was between 11,000-12,000 feet (3,300-3,700 m) prior to the climatic eruption.

Around 7,000 years ago, the volcano Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed and, as a result, formed Crater Lake. Molten lava cooled and sealed up the bottom, forming a huge bowl-shaped crater. Over the years, rainfall and melting snow have filled it with over four trillion gallons of water, making it the deepest lake in the United States. The lake is also known for its deep blue color.

Accounts of the eruption of Mount Mazama are found in stories handed down by the Klamath Indians, who are descendants of the ancient Makalak people. According to Makalak legend, there was a battle between Skell, the spirit of the sky, and Llao, the spirit of the mountain. When Skell defeated Llao, the spirit of the mountain's home, Mount Mazama, erupted and collapsed.

Crater Lake is now a national park and draws approximately 500,000 visitors a year.





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Is that Phantom Ship?