Pic 1: This is the deepest lake in the U.S. at 1900 feet. It was created about 8,000 years ago following the eruption of Mt. Mazama. The lake’s vivid blue color is due to the refraction of light in water combined with Crater Lake’s depth and water purity.
Pic 2: : On top of Garfield Peak at 8,000 feet. We hiked up 1,000 feet and are standing about 2,000 feet above the lake surface. We were alone at the top when we took this picture. Madeleine set the camera on a pile of rocks and used the automatic timer.
