Wetting the appetite by 0rest4wicked
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The kids and I checked one off the bucket list together.
We began by making the steep hike down into "The Crater"! It's just before nine AM as we approached the dock in this image. The boat ride includes a 45 minute tour around the crater counterclock wise as a Ranger tells of the geology. Then we got deposited onto Wizard Island. We did make the hike up to the top and into it's crater before finding some shade near the rim and enjoyed the view and a bite to eat. Upon returning to the dock at the appointed time the tour picked up where it left off. The next 60 minutes back to "Cleetwood Cove" we got to experience "The Phantom ship" up close and personal, a few waterfalls from lake level, and of course more history of the peoples and geological features courtesy of the park Ranger. Then the steep incline to exit the crater, much to the kids dismay...LOL! It was a more strenuous hike then I usually do with them. It only took a little coaxing to reach the top, and they were most grateful for the experience.
Best part of the trip for me... seeing the kids try to wrap their minds around being in the crater of a volcanic cinder cone, surrounded by water, while being in a larger volcanic crater......priceless! :~)
To the kind souls that leave their mark whether a comment, rating, or save the image as a fav, you are very much appreciated, thank you!!!
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Comments (38)
0rest4wicked
Forgot to mention it is a stitch, please zoom to appreciate the clarity of the water.
crunch01
very very cool!!!! great shot and an experience those kids will never forget!!' AWESOME!
jayfar
Wonderful shot Dana and I bet the kids thought the volcano was going to 'blow' at any moment.
eekdog
love the distance look in this capture, such a wide view of beauty my friend. they will remember it for a lifetime..
Flint_Hawk
Quite an experience for all of you!
Leije
Outstanding place, superb shot and nice text !
UVDan
Superb. I am quite jealous of your experience.
mairekas
Wonderful view! Thanks for sharing!
Sea_Dog
Great narrative and image. Well done.
durleybeachbum
What a day out! Will you show us a family snap of the outing?!
junge1
I love the way you captured the tranquility of this lake. Fantastic!
flaviok
Fantástica. Imagem magnifica meu amigo, aplausos (5)
dochtersions
Yeah, the water is very clear, it was the first thing that I noticed. What a great sight, and adventure for you, plus kids. It looks such peacefully. btw, I don't know what means TOS (you wrote this under my statue :))
SidheRoseGraphics
Congratulations on finally making it out to the island and around the lake Dana! It sounds and looks like a wonderful adventure for you and your family. Wonderful image :)
alanwilliams
a glorious shot
drifterlee
I would love to go there. Beautiful shot!
tofi
Indeed this is very tasty! :) I had to smile when I read the title and then opened up the image! A perfect title and ever so soothing and calming! I love the stillness of these waters, and the delicate mist that seems to haze the skies!
A.C.Wolfe
Great shot!
bebopdlx
Very beautiful place.
Faemike55
Fantastic capture and great story So glad you were able to make this trip - something to treasure for the rest of your life
flavia49
wonderful picture
bobrgallegos
Wonderful amazing capture and experience for Your kids Dana!! Reminds me of a hike I did with my kids up a 14 thousand foot mountain years ago. It too took alot of coaxing on my part to get them up to the top. LOL!
npauling
A stunning capture and what a great experience for you all, the views would have been well worth the climb.
brewgirlca
Wow, this is on my bucket list to do. Been to the Lake twice but never made it onto the island and never even down to the water itself. Beautiful clear water and that hot Oregon mist is just so classic. I bet the water was icy cold.
Kindredsoul
i like this view excellent shot.
jocko500
lovely
blinkings
Dana, if this place was any more picturesque it would explode!!!!!
dakotabluemoon
A very beautiful scenery shot love the mountains in the back of it.
KarmaSong
Superb light and pov in this photo! Well done!
Jean_C
Splendid place, excellent shot!