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Crater Lake 2023 (Original Post)
valleyrogue
May 23
OP
Wow! Crater Lake is justly famous for its deep blue color--and you caught it, my dear valleyrogue!
CaliforniaPeggy
May 23
#2
anciano
(1,909 posts)1. Awesome pic!
Thanks for sharing.
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,629 posts)2. Wow! Crater Lake is justly famous for its deep blue color--and you caught it, my dear valleyrogue!
Love the reflection as well.
Thank you!
rickyhall
(5,325 posts)3. I was there in 1970.
Bayard
(26,150 posts)4. Wow....
That is amazing.
JMCKUSICK
(3,269 posts)5. That's stunning. Thank you valleyrogue
I haven’t been there for years, but it looks just as beautiful as I remembered. Great photo!
JoseBalow
(8,018 posts)7. Crater Lake will be closed until 2029
The Deepest Lake in the U.S. Is Closing for 3 Years After This Summer
https://www.travelandleisure.com/crater-lake-oregon-closed-until-2029-11708735
https://www.travelandleisure.com/crater-lake-oregon-closed-until-2029-11708735
valleyrogue
(2,238 posts)10. The national park is not closing, just the main access to the lake itself (the trail down to the lake)
will be closed until 2029 for renovations. In other words, the lake will be closed to swimmers or those taking the boat tours until 2029.
https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2025/04/this-summer-is-your-last-chance-to-swim-in-crater-lake-for-years.html
bsiebs
(862 posts)8. I peddled my bike around that lake.. almost killed me...
soldierant
(8,774 posts)9. At least there's one natural wonder which hasn't changed since 1958.
Deuxcents
(23,248 posts)11. I just googled this and aside from the stunning photo, I learned a lot about this most beautiful treasure
I love being here..I learn something new all the time..many thanks 😊