This appears to be the summer of volcanoes. First Hawaii, then Mt. St. Helens, and now Crater Lake National Park. I've lived in Oregon for 10 years and have never visited Crater Lake. It's a bit of a drive from Portland, and an overnight is recommended. Especially if you want to photograph the night sky, or sunsets and sunrises. The caldera which holds Crater Lake is breathtaking to see. The color of blue that is the lake is like no other blue I've seen. It is so deep and rich, it's almost unbelievable. A drive around the rim gives park-goers a variety of viewpoints, hikes, and experiences. Though only there for 24 hours, I was able to take in a lot. The park is quiet and dark at night. For this trip, the moon was a little more than half full, illuminating the lake while not completely washing out the stars. And the sunrise the next morning, aided by the smoke of a nearby wildfire, was both peaceful and colorful.
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