21 May ‘07
Monday
Again we were back on Hwy CA139 and heading into Oregon. As we passed though Klamath Falls we stopped at Safeway to refuel our refrigerator and pantry. After having lunch at Arby’s we headed for our next campground at the base of Crater Lake. We are staying at a state campground again tonight that is one of the best we have seen so far. After pulling into our site and getting ready to drop the “jacks” and put our slides out, we found out that we had the same problem we had in Carson City…our hydraulic system is on the fritz once again. We are not “Happy Campers”… What the HELLO is going on here ??? I have no idea as to the problem is and I’m beginning to think that those that are supposed to are reading the same book. Not wanting to ruin the rest of the day, we drove the “toad” up to see Crater Lake before it got too late. This campground is about 30 minutes away from the summit, so fortunately we had plenty of time to enjoy the natural beauty of this unbelievable lake. I’m sure you’ve heard the story of Crater Lake, but just in case… 7,700 years ago Mount Mazama erupted and with such force, the top of the mountain collapsed into itself. Over the next thousands of years and without rivers or streams available, it filled with rainfall and melting snow to form one of the cleanest and purest of lakes in the world. It is also the deepest lake in the US and 5th deepest in the world. The widest point from rim to rim is just over 5 miles and has one large and 3 smaller islands that sit in the pure dark blue waters that make up Crater Lake. One of these “islands” (Wizard Island) is a cone that was developed after the original eruption. Another incredible day traveling the roads of our beautiful country
Monday
Again we were back on Hwy CA139 and heading into Oregon. As we passed though Klamath Falls we stopped at Safeway to refuel our refrigerator and pantry. After having lunch at Arby’s we headed for our next campground at the base of Crater Lake. We are staying at a state campground again tonight that is one of the best we have seen so far. After pulling into our site and getting ready to drop the “jacks” and put our slides out, we found out that we had the same problem we had in Carson City…our hydraulic system is on the fritz once again. We are not “Happy Campers”… What the HELLO is going on here ??? I have no idea as to the problem is and I’m beginning to think that those that are supposed to are reading the same book. Not wanting to ruin the rest of the day, we drove the “toad” up to see Crater Lake before it got too late. This campground is about 30 minutes away from the summit, so fortunately we had plenty of time to enjoy the natural beauty of this unbelievable lake. I’m sure you’ve heard the story of Crater Lake, but just in case… 7,700 years ago Mount Mazama erupted and with such force, the top of the mountain collapsed into itself. Over the next thousands of years and without rivers or streams available, it filled with rainfall and melting snow to form one of the cleanest and purest of lakes in the world. It is also the deepest lake in the US and 5th deepest in the world. The widest point from rim to rim is just over 5 miles and has one large and 3 smaller islands that sit in the pure dark blue waters that make up Crater Lake. One of these “islands” (Wizard Island) is a cone that was developed after the original eruption. Another incredible day traveling the roads of our beautiful country