CRATER LAKE

      CRATER LAKE

Crater Lake, deep water in a sleeping volcano

Formed seven thousand seven hundred years ago

Collapse of a mountain MOZAMA tall

Into a lake fed by rain and snow fall

Best south OREGON attraction

For generations scientists and artists inspiration

A full sized tree in the lake

Known   as   old man of the lake

Stands   well over century

Low temperature of water increasing its longevity

Lake 8 by 9 kms across

With caldera rim ramping in

Depth of lake 350 meters

Varies upto 594 meters

Fresh water lake largest in USA

Blue in color, tourists pleasure

Under the influence of North Pacific high

Summer is mild and dry

Under the influence of Aleutian low

Observe average of 12.83 m a  year snow

Hiking, back packing, camping

Picnicking, and sight seeing

Boating and scenic driving

Around Rim Drive fascinating

In winter snow shoeing

And pleasurable Skiing

Recreations of park

Enjoy the experience to talk

See and enjoy the beauty of lake

No words or photos depict mind state.

K.S.V.SESHADRI