Late spring snows have been making for great late season snowshoe adventures but have delayed the opening of the North Entrance Road to Crater Lake National Park for a couple more weeks. But open it will and then visitors can experience one of the most scenic National Parks in our nation, Crater Lake, while on an eco friendly trolley.With a depth of more than 1,900 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. It's setting, in a massive caldera atop the Cascades, and beauty makes the lake itself the major attraction. Surrounding the lake are thick evergreen forests and high alpine meadows filled with wildlife and unique fauna.
While visitors typically drive the 33 mile loop road around the lake, this year they will have an opportunity to park the car and hop on one of the three historic-looking trio passenger trolleys from The Shuttle of Klamath Falls. Eight, two-hour tours are planned daily with park rangers providing interpretive information. The trolleys operate on compressed natural gas, which produces 90 percent less emissions and fits in with the park's goal of reducing emissions. Park rangers are encouraging riders to hop off anywhere along the rim, take a hike or picnic, then catch the next shuttle back to your car. Geotourism at its best, enjoying our natural wonders with sustainable travel.
For Crater Lake Lodging choose an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member near Crater Lake National Park. Our newest member, Lonesome Duck Ranch and Resort, is located just 35 minutes from the park on the east side and the Historic Prospect Hotel, 28 miles to the west.
who is very knowledgeable of the area's flora, fauna and geology. Located between the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood has four unique guestrooms decorated beautifully with comfort and care.
some of the best of the region's birding with legendary Oregon scenery. This loop traverses the Columbia River National Scenic Area and the Mt. Hood National Forest and visits 19 birding sites.
Lewis and Clark traveled the Columbia Gorge corridor. The Lewis' Woodpecker, Clark's Nutcracker and Clark's Grebe were named in their honor. Many species of waterfowl and raptors including the Bald Eagle inhabit the river and 
further up the mountain you'll observe woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches and so many more.
After you've explored the trails on the north side of Mt. Hood head on around to the south and western flanks where the Sandy and Zig Zag Rivers lead you past Trillium Lake and through Wildwood Recreation Area. The 
The state of Oregon was admitted to the Union on February 14, 1859 and on February 14, 2009, Oregon turned 150! That's a big birthday! One to celebrate all year. And that is exactly what Oregonians did. 
Whenever my husband Bill & I travel we try as often as we can to stay in bed and breakfast lodging. This week we spent three days and nights at Heron Haus-- a 
Oregon offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor winter recreation and ski conditions have set records this year. Whether you are a skier, snowboarder, or looking for back-country trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, Oregon has it all. And after your day's adventure, get pampered at a member inn of the 
A sampling of Thanksgiving dinners. This one being served at the 
Did I mention that I love Craftsman style homes? Well, I am telling you again and I'm telling you that you must see this inn! Every single detail is seen to. Every single piece of decor has been so very carefully chosen to fill every space that you have to know that the innkeeper must have been born with an inate talent unteachable and unreachable to just anyone. And yes...the innkeepers and owners of the inn are their own decorators, garden tenders, chefs and probably two of the most talented people I have ever met. And you know what else?...when an innkeeper uses his talents and skills and their inn looks like this, you know that they must really love innkeeping!
Father's Day Weekend, July 18-19, and August 15-16, 2009 are free entrance dates to Crater Lake National Park in Southern Oregon. Amy Sienicki, a reporter for ABC affiliate Channel 12 in Southern Oregon recently provided a video report of Crater Lake. Her June 19th video report also has some interesting footage of Crater Lake.
This past week we had the 2009 Annual meeting of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild and every Oregon region was represented. From the Eastern region to the Oregon Coast, from Portland to Crater Lake, the Willamette Valley to Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge and of course from Central Oregon where our gathering took place.
The Oregon Guild supports our members through networking, advocacy and education. Workshops included information on our Association programs. The 
In response to suggestions from previous Spring Strings workshops, we've moved the event to a weekend (Friday evening through Monday morning departure). We've also added two outstanding player coaches: Lisa Robertson and Daniel Perry. Both are top-notch violinists and we're thrilled that they will take part in the workshops. You can read more about them on the Music Alliance 
Located just 28 miles from Crater Lake National Park, The Prospect Hotel can be the perfect home base when birding on the 
This loop will take you along the north-western flanks of the Upper Klamath Basin and possibly the most ecologically diverse section on the entire route. After a full day of birding the Mt. McLoughlin Loop travel west for 
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