Greetings from this beautiful part of our country. We love our spot on the Klamath River and are enjoying a very relaxed time for the next two weeks. The Blue Herron RV Resort is just 8 miles from the Oregon border.
On Sunday morning we drove to Crater Lake National Park which sits north of Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Along the way, we stopped to see the Rogue River.
Pacific Dogwood along the banks of the Rogue River.
Rogue River Gorge
We reached Crater Lake National Park and had to go in through the South entrance. Crater Lake was formed, not by a meteor, but by a volcano erupting thousands of years ago. It is the deepest lake in the United States and has the most beautiful blue water. This National Park battles snow each year. We could only drive a short way around Crater Lake because of the snow. Snow removal starts at 4 in the morning and runs until 8 in the evening.
Snow at the Visitor Center
Roger taking pics of Crater Lake. As a pilot in the Air Force, he remembers the times he flew over the lake from Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
Wizard Island
A Stellars Bluejay claims Crater Lake as his home.
Our trip back to the Blue Herron took us through Klamath Falls. My Great Uncle, Henry Hancock helped to build the dam at Klamath Falls, as a member of the CCC, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Tuesday was a hike in the Klamath River Valley. Our goal was to hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail which runs from Washington to Mexico. We located access to this trail via California 96.
We had such a great day on this hike in the Pacific Northwest.
The rest of our week was filled with cycling and hikes around the Blue Herron property. The RV Resort is nestled in the hills of gorgeous scenery. It takes an hour to hike to the top where the owner has placed an American flag. Along the way we saw lots of lupine (pictured below).
Tuesday was a hike in the Klamath River Valley. Our goal was to hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail which runs from Washington to Mexico. We located access to this trail via California 96.
Pacific Dogwood
The start of the trail
Upon leaving the bridge, we encountered dense woods filled with pines, a variety of trees and Spring flowers.
Bear has turned out to be quite the hiker. He loves jumping in the streams.
The rest of our week was filled with cycling and hikes around the Blue Herron property. The RV Resort is nestled in the hills of gorgeous scenery. It takes an hour to hike to the top where the owner has placed an American flag. Along the way we saw lots of lupine (pictured below).
Looking from the top of the hill down to the resort.
The Tour sitting on the bank of the Klamath River. Not too many people are here at this time of year.
We cannot get cell reception on the river. Climbing to the top, gives us that reception. Here Roger is catching up on calls.
From the top of the hill, it is easy to see the Iron Gate Dam that keeps the Iron Gate Reservoir in check. We can cycle around the lake and that scenery is beautiful. Lots of birds make the area their home (herons, ospreys, robin, ducks). In addition, the fishing in this area is incomparable, making the Klamath River area a sportsmen's dream.
Thank you for checking in with us this week. On Friday, we leave for Eugene, Oregon.
On this Memorial Day weekend, we give thanks for those that have protected and are still protecting our freedoms.
My old boss lives in Rogue River, Oregon. I love the area you are in. It is spectacular.
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