Since we traveled to different areas while staying at LaPine SP, I'll break the pictures into specific group areas we visited.
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LaPine State Park
One of the many local area visitors to our camp site
Our Full-Hookups site #18
LaPine State Park
One of the many local area visitors to our camp site
Our Full-Hookups site #18
Just fitting in between the trees
Sandy & Dave with Maggie... going for that morning walk
Sandy & Dave with Maggie... going for that morning walk
Of course... the best camping trips for Abby, are when we have any body of "water" available for her to play in. She lucked out on this trip, because she got to swim in the Deschutes River near our camp site several times during the day, or in one of the many lakes we visited (except for Crater Lake).
Here Abby is "patiently" waiting for us to walk faster to the river
The Deschutes River
Bringing back the stick...
Shaking the water off of her back
The Deschutes River
Bringing back the stick...
Shaking the water off of her back
"Big Red"
The LaPine State Park is also host to one of Oregon's "Heritage Trees". "Big Red" as it's called, happens to be one of the largest Ponderosa Pine Tree's in the world. It was the tallest Pine tree until a recent wind storm broke off some of the top. It still holds the diameter ranking however, at 28 ft., 11 inches. It is estimated at over 500 years old as well.
Abby and I by "Big Red"
Another view of "Big Red"
Another view of "Big Red"
Paulina & East Lake
A Panoramic picture of Paulina Lake (Left) and East Lake (Right), both separated by a lava flow over 1300 years ago. The Three Sister mountains can be seen at the skyline on the left.
Paulina Lake
A Paulina Lake Campsite
East Lake
From Left to Right: Gary, Abby, Karen, Sandy, Maggie, and Dave at East Lake. Note the volcanic cone in the background that divided Paulina Lake from East Lake.
Did someone say water?
Abby and Maggie play the "share" game. Abby brings the stick in closer so Maggie can bring it in the rest of the way. These two are best buddies.
Lava and Obsidian flows near the Lakes
Large boulders of Obsidian
Sucking air at almost 8000 ft.!
Sandy, Dave, Maggie, Karen, Gary, and Abby catching our breath
A view of the Three Sisters in the background
A closer view. The spires are over 16 stories tall
Abby and I enjoying one of the many lookouts
All of us together
A Panoramic picture of Paulina Lake (Left) and East Lake (Right), both separated by a lava flow over 1300 years ago. The Three Sister mountains can be seen at the skyline on the left.
Paulina Lake
A Paulina Lake Campsite
East Lake
From Left to Right: Gary, Abby, Karen, Sandy, Maggie, and Dave at East Lake. Note the volcanic cone in the background that divided Paulina Lake from East Lake.
Did someone say water?
Abby and Maggie play the "share" game. Abby brings the stick in closer so Maggie can bring it in the rest of the way. These two are best buddies.
Lava and Obsidian flows near the Lakes
Large boulders of Obsidian
Sucking air at almost 8000 ft.!
Sandy, Dave, Maggie, Karen, Gary, and Abby catching our breath
A view of the Three Sisters in the background
*** A Side Note: Take my word for it, and DO NOT open a can of pop before climbing the gravel road to the top of Paulina Mountain!!!
The Phantom ShipCrater Lake National Park
A Panoramic picture of Crater Lake
Wizard Island
A Panoramic picture of Crater Lake
If you live in Oregon, and have not seen the Crater Lake National Park... then you are missing out on one of the most beautiful sites that can be witnessed. The water inside of the crater is so "Blue", that it has to be viewed in person to believe it. Other than stitching together three pictures to make the "panoramic" posting above, none of the following pictures were enhanced in any way to make the lake water appear the blue color as it's shown. Even these pictures do not do the blueness any justice. We drove the 33 mile road around the Lake, enjoying the many views and vistas along the way.
Wizard Island
A closer view. The spires are over 16 stories tall
Abby and I enjoying one of the many lookouts
All of us together
A tour boat leaves Wizard Island
Clearwater Falls
On the way back to our campsites, we stopped at this beautiful waterfall that Dave & Sandy had discovered earlier this year. What a treat. Even though the lighting wasn't the best for taking pictures, I think you'll still find its beauty worth looking at.
Clearwater Falls
Dave, Maggie, Sandy, Karen, and Abby enjoying the Falls
Looking downstream from the Falls
And... one last stop at Lemolo Lake to "water" the dogs.
Clearwater Falls
On the way back to our campsites, we stopped at this beautiful waterfall that Dave & Sandy had discovered earlier this year. What a treat. Even though the lighting wasn't the best for taking pictures, I think you'll still find its beauty worth looking at.
Clearwater Falls
Dave, Maggie, Sandy, Karen, and Abby enjoying the Falls
Looking downstream from the Falls
And... one last stop at Lemolo Lake to "water" the dogs.
As all great trips come to an end, we find ourselves blessed for the beautiful sites we've seen, and the wonderful friends we have to share them with. Karen and I have tried our best to show you the wonderment out there waiting for you to explore. You need only put one foot in front of the other to experience your own personal adventures and journeys.
Until next time, Happy Trails...
-Gary & Karen-
Until next time, Happy Trails...
-Gary & Karen-
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