The first sight of Crater a Lake was almost overwhelming.

7,700 years ago Mount Mazama, a 12,000 foot volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range, erupted and collapsed in on itself. A caldera ( large crater ) nearly 2,000 feet deep was formed. Over time the 6 mile by 4 mile wide caldera filled with snow melt. It is one of the world’s clearest lakes, it’s purity rendering it deep blue in colour.

It is a beautiful sight that creates a stillness in the soul.