Richardson Lane Park, Harrisburg OR

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After leaving Seven Feathers in Canyonville, we have two enjoyable nights at this Lane County Park outside of Junction City. We have never stayed here before and want to check it out. Although we have no sewer, we do have fresh water and 50Amp hookups, peace, quite, and a nice ride into town.

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The one day we walked down to the lake, we failed to take our camera, so I took the above photo directly off the Lane County Park website.

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Here we are snug in our site. There are no overhead glaring lights and almost no noise - my idea of pretty perfect.

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Here is another web site photo for you to enjoy. Great park! From June 23 - 25 we spent the nights parked in the Cummins parking lot in Coburg, 6 miles north of Eugene along I-5 for routine engine maintenance, and on the morning of the 25th, drove across the street to Allison for tranny maintenance. During the day, we went into Eugene and enjoyed PF Chang's and shopping at Trader Joes. Now it's time to hit the road and travel to Newport and the great Marina and bridge. See you there!

For further information: Richardson-Lane County Park

Seven Feathers RV Resort

The Seven Feathers RV Resort is located in Canyonville, OR thanks to the Indian Casino with the same name.

We stumbled upon this by chance after picking up Popeye in the fall of 2006, the first week it was open for business; and immediately wanted to come back. This RV resort has all the amenities: Pool, spa, workout room, free wifi, and of course, shuttle service to the casino across I-5. If you are an RVer, check it out. You will be impressed.



Check out Seven Feathers or call for reservations: 888.677.7771

Jacksonville, OR

From Jacksonville, OR

The charming small town of Jacksonville, OR is located a few miles west of I-5 near Medford, OR. Once a small mining town, it is now known as a tourist stop, with many interesting B&B's and restaurants.

From Jacksonville, OR

Whenever we have the chance to visit southern Oregon, we make a point to stop and visit.

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Here Bob is shown standing in front of one of our favorites, Bella Union, which serves good food & great atmosphere. Look it up sometime on Yelp!

From Jacksonville, OR

From Jacksonville, OR

Both the vine covered outside patio & the interior are great places to eat.

From Jacksonville, OR

After our lunch, we walk over to the Goodbean, for some iced tea. This also has great atmosphere & delicious brews, but not the sudsy kind!

From Jacksonville, OR

From Jacksonville, OR

A few years ago, we came across a man walking his lama in town & stopped to speak to him. He used this lama to visit the elderly in rest homes & children in hospitals. I had no idea these animals could be house broken, but he assured us they were very clean & fussy animals.

That being said, he handed me his lama & went into this same coffee shop & disappeared for what seemed forever. Have no idea what we would have done had the guy gone out the back door & left us standing with him. Fortunately, he eventually returned. Unfortunately, the pictures are not on this computer!

From Jacksonville, OR

From Jacksonville, OR

From Jacksonville, OR

We walked a couple of blocks toward the wonderful outdoor theater, and came across this building, most likely a city hall of years ago.

From Jacksonville, OR

One of our favorite finds is the childhood home of Bozo the Clown.

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The sign on the fence tells a little about Bozo living here. Next to the sign, inside the yard, is one of the largest remaining stills in the county.

From Jacksonville, OR

Walking back to our car, we come across this old well, which was dug back in the gold mining days of the 1860's, long forgotten, and rediscovered when they repaved the streets in 2004.

From Jacksonville, OR

From Jacksonville, OR

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Crater Lake National Park

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It's been twenty years since last visiting Crater Lake NP. Naturally our excitement heightens when coming to this sign at the West entrance.

One of the first facilities on the drive is the Mazama Campground. Naturally we check it out to see if it is "Popeye approved." We find just two sites we can fit into; perhaps bringing Popeye is not such a grand idea.

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Adjacent to the campground is this cute restaurant & gift shop.

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Of course we buy the required T-shirts and Bob even scores some boxer shorts perfect for use as hot weather PJ's.

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The next stop is the Steel Information Center Park Headquarters.

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Here is where we can ask questions, see the movie, view the displays, and most importantly, get Bob's Passport book stamped. At last count, he had over 225 stamps in his book. The Ranger was impressed!

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From Crater Lake National Park

From Crater Lake National Park

The above photo shows Bob explaining the Passport book to an interested party, and most likely gloating just a tad, about all the places visited.

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The views here are awesome, and we are surprised to find quite a bit of snow still on the ground. The park's average snowfall is 44 feet per year, and June temperatures average around 58 degrees.

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Our objectives for this visit are specific: (1) To take a boat tour of the lake and hike on Wizard Island; (2) To drive completely around Crater Lake; and (3) to tour the Lodge, which was being partially demolished during our last visit 20 years ago.

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Reality strikes a crushing blow: NO, the boat tours begin mid July and end on Labor Day; NO, there is too much snow and rocks to drive completely around the lake, half way will have to suffice; but YES, the Lodge, completed in 1994, is open and we can enjoy lunch in the dining room. One out of 3 will have to do!

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While waiting for a table, we walk out on the deck for a breathtaking view.

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From Crater Lake National Park

From Crater Lake National Park

With our table ready, we venture inside the dining room and enjoy a scrumptious lunch - well worth the wait.

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From Crater Lake National Park

After lunch, we walk around the snow cleared path, and take in more awesome scenery.

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From Crater Lake National Park

From Crater Lake National Park

Fortunately, birds are plentiful and accustomed to people. This little guy, a Clark's Nutcracker, actually seemed to enjoy posing.

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Now driving on the rim road, we come across this lookout, which provides a rather dramatic picture.

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Not knowing how far we can drive, we stop & take several pictures along the way. Hope you enjoy them. Please take a look at our web album for more pictures.

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From Crater Lake National Park

From Crater Lake National Park

From Crater Lake National Park

Returning to the Lodge for bathroom privileges, I take a few more photos of the interior.

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From Crater Lake National Park

Walking outside, once again, I find more Clark's Nutcrackers, and this time, some Mountain Bluebirds. They are as blue as the lake.

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From Crater Lake National Park

The road has come to an end, and it's time to return to the Valley of the Rogue. We enjoy the last scenery prior to driving out of the park - Magnificent!

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From Crater Lake National Park

This photo shows Mt. Shasta in the background, not quite completely out of the clouds.

And finally, why is the lake so blue? At 1,943 feet deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in the world. The last color in the light spectrum to be absorbed by clear water is blue. Because the lake is so deep, the eye interprets the lake to be the deepest of blues. In reality, it is no bluer than the sky.

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For further information: Crater Lake National Park

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