The building our unit was in at
Running Y Ranch. Our first time visiting this part of Oregon. We had a very comfortable unit, decorated in a more rustic theme. The first night of our trip we broke up the drive and stayed in Medford. We had the opportunity to visit the flagship
Harry and David store and missed out on a tour of the factory where they make the chocolates as it is closed on the weekends. At the resort there are so many things to do: bike trails, pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, shopping, dining, golf and a putting course. It is also on the lake, so if you have your own canoe or kayak, there is a launching area. There are also private homes in this resort and some were VERY NICE for a second home.
Lauren fell asleep in the car coming home, I carried her in to the couch, where she continued sleeping. I didn't lay her down like this, she squirmed around in her sleep.
Alyssa is really enjoying photography and likes to use my old Nikon D80.
Mirror Pond in downtown Bend. Love this park!
Foot bridge across the river. We dug out a loaf of bread from the car to feed the ducks, swans and geese. We were surprised at how aggressive the swans were!
Harry and Alyssa out in the boat. Alyssa was able to pilot it a couple times and did really well.
Lake of the Woods Resort, about 30 miles from our resort was our favorite destination of the week. We rented a small motor boat, swam in the lake, had pizza at the Marina Cafe and relaxed! This lake is very clear and clean, surrounded by rugged mountains and trees. The air was amazing! The picture above is the restaurant, with a more developed menu, focusing on local ingredients.
I loved all the bright red adriondak chairs and tables scattered around the resort!
Mt. Mcloughlin in the background.
Need any sundry items? This is the place. An original building from the 1900's when the resort was developed. The other buildings had burnt down and were rebuilt in the 80's, I believe.
The stinky Lake (Klammath Falls Lake). Shallow and warm which promotes the algae growth that causes it to stink. Those are pelicans in the water; there is a tremendous variety of bird species in this lake.
The green algae is visible along the shoreline. This lake isn't widely used for recreational activities, but we were told that sailing and occasionally jet skiing do occur here.
There were a few overlooks that you hike down narrow trails that hug the cliff with no more than a knee high wall stopping a very steep drop. I clung to the girls hands very tightly on these trails. The kids were not all that impressed with this lake; guess the appreciation comes with age :)
Crater Lake Lodge in Oregon's only National Park. No, it normally doesn't lean like that, it was the way I took the picture :)
For those wanting a boat excursion of the lake, you must drive about 15 miles to the other side of the lake, hike down a steep one mile switchbacked trail to get to the boat. This also goes for those who want to put their feet in the cold, cold water.
The blue water never ceases to amaze me! With Crater Lake being the deepest lake in the U.S., the depth gives it the rich blue tones. Along the shallower banks, the tones change to beautiful greens.
Rex, one of the horses that pulls the wagon ride at Running Y Ranch.
The building our unit was in at Running Y Ranch. Our first time visiting this part of Oregon. We had a very comfortable unit, decorated in a more rustic theme. The first night of our trip we broke up the drive and stayed in Medford. We had the opportunity to visit the flagship Harry and David store and missed out on a tour of the factory where they make the chocolates as it is closed on the weekends. At the resort there are so many things to do: bike trails, pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, shopping, dining, golf and a putting course. It is also on the lake, so if you have your own canoe or kayak, there is a launching area. There are also private homes in this resort and some were VERY NICE for a second home.
Lauren fell asleep in the car coming home, I carried her in to the couch, where she continued sleeping. I didn't lay her down like this, she squirmed around in her sleep. 
Alyssa is really enjoying photography and likes to use my old Nikon D80.
Mirror Pond in downtown Bend. Love this park! 
Foot bridge across the river. We dug out a loaf of bread from the car to feed the ducks, swans and geese. We were surprised at how aggressive the swans were! 
Harry and Alyssa out in the boat. Alyssa was able to pilot it a couple times and did really well. 
Lake of the Woods Resort, about 30 miles from our resort was our favorite destination of the week. We rented a small motor boat, swam in the lake, had pizza at the Marina Cafe and relaxed! This lake is very clear and clean, surrounded by rugged mountains and trees. The air was amazing! The picture above is the restaurant, with a more developed menu, focusing on local ingredients.
I loved all the bright red adriondak chairs and tables scattered around the resort!
Mt. Mcloughlin in the background. 
Need any sundry items? This is the place. An original building from the 1900's when the resort was developed. The other buildings had burnt down and were rebuilt in the 80's, I believe.
The stinky Lake (Klammath Falls Lake). Shallow and warm which promotes the algae growth that causes it to stink. Those are pelicans in the water; there is a tremendous variety of bird species in this lake.
The green algae is visible along the shoreline. This lake isn't widely used for recreational activities, but we were told that sailing and occasionally jet skiing do occur here. 
There were a few overlooks that you hike down narrow trails that hug the cliff with no more than a knee high wall stopping a very steep drop. I clung to the girls hands very tightly on these trails. The kids were not all that impressed with this lake; guess the appreciation comes with age :) 
Crater Lake Lodge in Oregon's only National Park. No, it normally doesn't lean like that, it was the way I took the picture :) 
For those wanting a boat excursion of the lake, you must drive about 15 miles to the other side of the lake, hike down a steep one mile switchbacked trail to get to the boat. This also goes for those who want to put their feet in the cold, cold water.
The blue water never ceases to amaze me! With Crater Lake being the deepest lake in the U.S., the depth gives it the rich blue tones. Along the shallower banks, the tones change to beautiful greens.
Rex, one of the horses that pulls the wagon ride at Running Y Ranch.
Looks like you found lots to do there! A few of those places look pretty familiar. :D We went too late in the year for wagon rides. But Klamath Lake still smelled the same, and had lots of birds too!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun vacation... I've never been down there before... Love the red adirondack chairs!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures! You take really lovely photos! Crater L has always been a favorite spot of mine...the water is almost unreal. You can see the fall colors ripening on the trees...it's the best time of year for taking pictures I think.
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