hiking along the rim of crater lake at crater lake national park in oregon; enjoying volcanoes in oregon: llao rock, hillman peak, mt scott; hiking trails: hiking garfield peak, hiking to watchman tower, hiking mt scott, hiking to sun notch to view phantom ship; viewing wineglass tuff and the pumice castle from the rim or from water on one of the boat tours of crater lake; experiencing the geology of oregon: volcanoes, the mountain caldera, the fault geology of klamath basin, scarps; taking one of the boat tours on crater lake after walking down the rim to the water on cleetwood trail, swimming in crater lake, picnicking at grouse point at crater lake; enjoying wildlife viewing at crater lake national park: eagles, hawk, lynx, martins, deer; hiking castle crest at crater lake and viewing wildflowers, hiking to little crater, hiking up union peak, all in crater lake national park in the cascades mountains of oregon.

View of Crater Lake from one of the simple hiking trails simply accessed off the rim drive.

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon

I thought that I had gazed upon everything beautiful in nature as I have spent many years traveling thousands of miles to view the beauty spots of the earth, but I have reached the climax. Never again can I gaze upon the beauty spots of the earth and enjoy them as being the finest thing I have ever seen. Crater Lake is far above them all.

Jack London

Sightseeing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Boat Tours on the lake

Serenity's palette paints as summer turns to fall.
Crater Lake Snow Spun Reflection.
Sunset paints its own hues ....
The Seasons turn to winter at Crater Lake,
page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4 and page 5 and page 6.
Summer's Rain at Crater Lake, the Phantom Ship,
page 1 and Wizard Island, page 2.
Mt Thielsen in the Rain at Crater Lake.
Snow Capped Mt Thielsen at Crater Lake.
Mt Scott from the Williamson River Valley and the Summit at Crater Lake.
Mt Thielsen on the western rim.
Another view of Thielsen at Crater Lake.
The Crater shapes the lake.
Mt Scottrises to the occasion on the rim at Crater Lake.
Cleetwood trail at Crater Lake.
Hiking Garfield Peak on the rim at Crater Lake
The Pumice Castle on the eastern rim of Crater Lake

Phantom Ship viewed from Sun Notch, pictured.

The Phantom Ship at Crater Lake: page 1 & page 2.

Sun Notch at Crater Lake: The Phantom Ship.

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Vidae Falls on the Eastern Rim near Sun Notch.
The Pinnacles on the Eastern Rim, page 1 and page 2.
A Volcanic Bouquet.
Annie Creek near the south entrance of Crater Lake.

Hiking Trails at Crater Lake National Park

Nature's Inspiration, hking trails lead to the heights and depths at Crater Lake.

Garfield Trail, Annie Creek Canyon, Cleetwood Trail, Godfrey Glen, hiking up Mt Scott and more.

Forward ~ For those who want to hike ... Hiking Trails at Crater Lake.

Back ~ Scenery on the Diverse Loop Tour.

NPS: Crater Lake National Park.

 wizard island with llao rock on the rim at crater lake national park in oregon; sightseeing at crater lake national park; enjoying blue water in oregon, volcanoes in oregon: llao rock, hillman peak, mt scott; hiking trails: hiking garfield peak, hiking to watchman tower, hiking mt scott, hiking to sun notch to view phantom ship; viewing wineglass tuff and the pumice castle from the rim or from water on one of the boat tours of crater lake; experiencing the geology of oregon: volcanoes, the mountain caldera, the fault geology of klamath basin, scarps; taking one of the boat tours on crater lake after walking down the rim to the water on cleetwood trail, swimming in crater lake, picnicking at grouse point at crater lake; enjoying wildlife viewing at crater lake national park: eagles, hawk, lynx, martins, deer; hiking castle crest at crater lake and viewing wildflowers, hiking to little crater, hiking up union peak, all in crater lake national park in the cascades mountains of oregon.

Enjoy Crater Lake National Park on the North Umpqua Waterfalls Tour
on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway

Travel Directions, Map and Scenery ~ can include Crater Lake National Park: Introduction. Experience: splendid scenery, hiking trails for intrepid hikers and those with less enthusiam. Enjoy the magnificent the wild and scenic Umpqua River, the diversity of the Umpqua National forest, Umpqua hot springs near Toketee Campground, rafting on the rapids, hiking the beautiful trail along the Umpqua gorge to magnificent Toketee Waterfalls, my favorite, and the favorite of anyone I've ever spoken to. Hike through a forest garden of dense wild rhododendrons at Warm Spring Waterfalls. Hike the trails to experience the wonder of tumultuous Watson Falls. Don't forget Lemolo Waterfalls and Lemolo Lake. And when you arrive at the north entrance partake the splendor of Crater Lake - Enjoy beauty.

Enjoy Crater Lake on the Diverse Loop Tour:
The Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway and the Crater Lake Hwy

Travel Directions, Map and Scenery. Experience: splendid scenery, hiking trails for intrepid hikers and those with less enthusiam, experience the majestic Rogue River Gorge at Union Creek and the Natural Bridge, waterfalls, the Rogue River Hiking Trail, hiking trails to Muir Creek Waterfalls and National Creek Waterfalls all in the Rogue - Siskiyou National Forest. Enjoy hiking trails to Mill Creek Waterfalls, Barr Creek Waterfalls and Pearsoney Waterfalls in Prospect, Oregon. Or just stand on the historic Prospect bridge and enjoy the panorama of the Avenue of Giant Boulders. Hike down to the water's edge if you've a mind to.

Combine the Umpqua Waterfalls & the Diverse Loop Tours

Traveling Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway and the Crater Lake Hwy: Directions.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

Travel the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway to the retreat: Directions Map & Scenery. Experience the grandeur of Toketee, Lemolo & Watson Falls, the wild & scenic Umpqua River & Crater Lake National Park.

Directions to & Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Scenic Places near the retreat & Crater Lake: hiking trails, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas & more. Directions, Map & Scenery.

Website Directory to the travel pages       Home Page

Page Listings to the travel pages

 stay in the cabins at gathering light retreat in southern oregon and visit crater Lake national park in oregon; sightseeing at crater lake national park; enjoying blue water in oregon, volcanoes in oregon: llao rock, hillman peak, mt scott; hiking trails: hiking garfield peak, hiking to watchman tower, hiking mt scott, hiking to sun notch to view phantom ship; viewing wineglass tuff and the pumice castle from the rim or from water on one of the boat tours of crater lake; experiencing the geology of oregon: volcanoes, the mountain caldera, the fault geology of klamath basin, scarps; taking one of the boat tours on crater lake after walking down the rim to the water on cleetwood trail, swimming in crater lake, picnicking at grouse point at crater lake; enjoying wildlife viewing at crater lake national park: eagles, hawk, lynx, martins, deer; hiking castle crest at crater lake and viewing wildflowers, hiking to little crater, hiking up union peak, all in crater lake national park in the cascades mountains of oregon.

Cinder Cones viewed looking south from the western rim of Crater Lake, near to Gathering Light ... a retreat, pictured above.

Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.