To finish off Ken’s sabbatical, we took a major road trip. We drove over 3700 miles and visited four National Parks. Here is the first installment of the trip. We first headed north to Oregon and Crater Lake. Crater Lake is really surprising. The lake was formed when a volcano erupted and then collapsed in on itself thousands of years ago. The hole then filled with rain and ground water until it became a lake. The water is so blue it seems unreal. The sides are so steep that there is only one trail down to the water. We opted to take a trail up to a nearby peak to have a better view of the surrounding area. Later that day the children performed a very informative play on the creation of Crater Lake at the amphitheater in the campground. Jensen narrated while Zad and Sage played parts such as a volcano, lava, the lake, and water. Ken and I were the entire audience, so it is safe to say all who saw it felt it was a remarkable piece of theater.
It was cold enough that we were glad we brought all of our winter gear.
Here we are with just a corner of the lake from the drive along the rim.
The pictures don't even do justice to the size and color of this incredible lake.
Get comfortable, kids, you're going to be in there a while.
It was cold enough that we were glad we brought all of our winter gear.
Here we are with just a corner of the lake from the drive along the rim.
The pictures don't even do justice to the size and color of this incredible lake.
Get comfortable, kids, you're going to be in there a while.
3 comments:
wow Nichole, great pics. looks beautiful. can't wait to hear all the details
why does sage look so scared? did you tell her she wasn't getting out of that seat until she was 4!?
I want to read more! Wow, the water is so blue!
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