miura-adventure.comLife should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!!"

We were fortunate to have arrived at this small and special state park during the week as by the weekend, it was packed. It was dry camping so we we pulled our RV in forward (no need to worry about what side the water and electric was on) and overlooked the crystal clear river. There was a long walking/biking path along the river. We enjoyed many a stroll and the girls enjoyed “making their houses” along the path. Seems they are anxious to build a stick house sooner than later!    We took a bike ride to the Logging Museum which was a huge area filled with logging artifacts. Poohnut loved to pretend she was manning one of the big old caterpillars.  Could this be in her future?

The next day we ventured to Crater Lake National Park.  Crater Lake combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color and sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high.  Crater Lake is located  on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range.   It lies inside a volcanic basin created when the 12,000 foot high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption.   It was clear to see why this special place has a national park status. 

On the way home from this amazing experience, we let the kids loose to play in the snow along the road. They were desperate to have a snow ball fight and we think they got it out of their systems, for the time being!  The day we left, it was a mere 28 degrees. Yikes!  The days warmed up nicely so at least we get to thawout  throughout the day!