Yesterday was a fee-free day at Crater Lake National Park. I am living and working at the Crystalwood Lodge this summer, which is only 18 miles from the southern entrance to the park, so the free day was a nice excuse to visit the lake. I like to run in the evenings so I packed up my runners and water bottle set out. When I got there at 6pm the afternoon rush of people had come and gone, the air was cooling and the sun was beginning to set. The pictures I’ve included are from The Watchman Overlook (8013 ft) and Garfield Peak (8054ft).
More photos at www.flickr.com/photos/crystalwoodlodge
There are two major upcoming events at Crater Lake in August. The 5th Annual Century Ride will be taking place on August 15th. Particpants can do the 62 mile ride, The Metric Century, from the Fort Klamath Museum up to the edge of the Rim Drive or the 100 mile Century Ride from the Fort Klamath Museum around the Rim Drive. There are 300 participants registered. The Century Ride is not a race, but an opportunity for avid cyclists to challenge themselves and experience Crater Lake. More information is available at http://www.craterlakecentury.com/index.html
Another upcoming event of a similar nature is the 34th Annual Crater Lake Rim Run, which will be taking place on August 8th. The event has 500 people registered to walk/run either the 6.7 m, 13m or 26m sections. More information is available at http://www.craterlakerimruns.com/neweventdetails.htm
Crater Lake National Park does not allow dogs on the walking trails, but Crystalwood Lodge does offer complimentary doggy day care for Lodge guests. For more information on Crystalwood Lodge please call 541/866.381.2322 or visit www.crystalwoodlodge.com