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(Warning: boring geography lesson ahead): Waldo Lake is the second largest lake in Oregon (after Crater Lake) and one of the purest lakes in the world. On a calm day, you can see more than 130 feet down. Since I did not get out on the lake itself, I cannot verify that fact. I'll take their word for it.
After we arrived at the lake, hiked a bit and ate our lunch, Neil and Mandi wanted to try the inflatable canoe and 1-man raft they had brought, and Clay jumped at the chance to get out on the water. It took a while to get the boats inflated by foot-power (we would have brought the motorized pump if we'd known). Neil and Mandi used the canoe, and Clay took the raft.
He needed a little push to get started (Mandi obliged)....
....then he was off on his great adventure. (Love that hat, dear!)
He was having a great time....
It was a beautiful day at the lake.
We loved the way the water sparkled with the sun shining on it.
There were a couple of sailboats, and other people were
out on the water in canoes and kayaks, etc. I don't
remember hearing any motorized watercraft. Very peaceful!
The rafting was done at the southern end of the lake. After they finished with that activity, we drove to the northern end of the lake. Clay and I headed off on a hike but we eventually ended up in an area that had a forest fire 12 years ago. It still looks pretty bad, doesn't it?
We hiked until we eventually found a path that led to the lake. We took a couple of pictures, but then turned around and headed back to the untouched, cooler parts of the forest. It was very "interesting" to see the part that burned, but I wouldn't want to go back. It was too hot...and bleak...for me.
We were glad to get back to the more picturesque areas.
Clay had a good time trying out his new camera!
He was able to get a few pictures of the "wildlife." (Ahhh!!)
He didn't spend quite as much time on his GPS now that he has a new "toy" to play with.
We had a great time, and we're looking forward to our next adventure.
He needed a little push to get started (Mandi obliged)....
....then he was off on his great adventure. (Love that hat, dear!)
He was having a great time....
.....until the paddle fell apart and half of it sank before he could grab it. Neil and Mandi rowed over to rescue him, and it was decided that Clay and Neil should take the larger watercraft and tow Mandi in the raft. They made it back safely.
It was a beautiful day at the lake.
We loved the way the water sparkled with the sun shining on it.
There were a couple of sailboats, and other people were
out on the water in canoes and kayaks, etc. I don't
remember hearing any motorized watercraft. Very peaceful!
The rafting was done at the southern end of the lake. After they finished with that activity, we drove to the northern end of the lake. Clay and I headed off on a hike but we eventually ended up in an area that had a forest fire 12 years ago. It still looks pretty bad, doesn't it?
We hiked until we eventually found a path that led to the lake. We took a couple of pictures, but then turned around and headed back to the untouched, cooler parts of the forest. It was very "interesting" to see the part that burned, but I wouldn't want to go back. It was too hot...and bleak...for me.
We were glad to get back to the more picturesque areas.
Clay had a good time trying out his new camera!
He was able to get a few pictures of the "wildlife." (Ahhh!!)
He didn't spend quite as much time on his GPS now that he has a new "toy" to play with.
We had a great time, and we're looking forward to our next adventure.
1 comment:
Great pictures!!! I am very impressed with them. Good for you two and your spirit of adventure!
We want to try the GPS thing sometime--looks fun.
LeAnn
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