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Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/14/2014
Snowshoers take advantage of the gated East Rim Road.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/14/2014
There are huge views across the meadows if the clouds are far away.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/14/2014
The crater's rim juts out of the forest on the way to Garfield Peak. Mount Scott (8,934 ft) is in the distance.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/14/2014
View of Crater Lake from the top of Garfield Peak.
Race Jones
Photo Date:
07/02/2013
A vibrant sunset from Discovery Point in the summer months.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
Views of Crater Lake begin right from the lodge.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
The Rim Road is not plowed in the winter, making it a perfect snowshoe or ski trail.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
Looking ahead, the Watchman appears.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
The southeast ridge of the Watchman makes for a straightforward and easy route.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
The Watchman lookout tower.
Jessica Beauchemin
Photo Date:
12/13/2014
Views from the Watchman lookout tower are unbeatable.
Gerard Smith
Photo Date:
11/29/2012
Beautiful winter views.
Gerard Smith
Photo Date:
11/29/2012
Winter campsite sheltered from the wind.
Gerard Smith
Photo Date:
11/29/2012
Crater Lake appears through a cloud.
Gerard Smith
Photo Date:
11/29/2012
Rim Drive in winter.
Kat Dierickx
Photo Date:
04/13/2013
Early dusk at Crater Lake.
Kat Dierickx
Photo Date:
04/13/2013
Pets are permitted on-leash within 50 feet of paved areas.
Kat Dierickx
Photo Date:
04/13/2013
Winter sunrise.