Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy: The Online Diary of a Central Oregon Grandmother

Welcome to the online diary of a Central Oregon Grandmother (me) who is busy celebrating the positive portions of her everyday life ... along with her best friend husband (Cary). It is quite an eclectic diary and I try to do my best to incorporate a little bit of history into many of my posts. Your visit to our piece of American Pie is greatly appreciated. This chatty Kathy posts frequently, so coming back to visit often is highly encouraged.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Cascade Lakes Highway: Lava Lake and Lava Lake Resort

Cascade Lakes Highway:

Last Friday, I drove the Cascade Lakes Highway, beginning in La Pine and ending at Mt. Bachelor. One of my stops was Lava Lake, a place where I had not stopped to visit before. I drove through the campground and the resort. There is also another lake right next door, Little Lava Lake, but that road looked a bit isolated, so I didn't venture down there by myself. I'll need to go back there sometime when Cary is with me. Here is a link to more info regarding Little Lava Lake (Visit USA.com).

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Lava Lake Resort has a lodge, dock, two boat ramps and an RV park. They also offer showers and a dump station. The campground has 43 campsites, and Little Lava Lake has 17.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

I'm sorry to say it, but during my brief visit, I didn't feel as welcome here as I did at Elk Lake. The signs were bossy, like, stay off the grass, 15 minute parking only, and if you are not staying at our RV park, don't come past this point. How would I know if we wanted to stay at the RV park if I couldn't check it out? I didn't go inside the store. I couldn't find a website that belongs to the resort.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

The views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor were beautiful from Lava Lake. South Sister still has a bit of snow on it.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

That is Mt. Bachelor.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

I mislabeled this photo, it is Mt. Bachelor, not South Sister.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

There is South Sister and Broken Top.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

It is a beautiful and peaceful spot. The speed limit is 10 mph, so this is a fishing and swimming lake only. If you would like to read a great report about the age of the lake, the kinds of fish that live there and more, please check out this comprehensive website: Explore Central Oregon.com: Lava Lake.

Source: Trip Check.com

I think that there is enough blue in this post to qualify it for Blue Monday ... especially the pretty sky that day. To see more beautiful blues, please visit my friend Smiling Sally over at Blue Monday by "CLICKING HERE".


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SmilingSally said...: Thanks for sharing these beautiful blues.

Happy Blue Monday, Kathy.; September 26, 2011 10:22 AM
pat said...: Beautiful area! Yes, a lot of Blue.; September 26, 2011 2:00 PM
Lisa Ricard Claro said...: Lovely! When will Oregon start paying you? You've got to be the best tourist aid they've got. LOL; September 26, 2011 3:15 PM
chubskulit said...: I think I can sit in front of that beautiful lake and enjoyed it the whole day hehehe. Lovely photos Kathy!; September 26, 2011 3:39 PM
Arkansas Patti said...: According to that map you have a lot of lakes to choose from.
I would love that view at the end of that dock.; September 26, 2011 5:13 PM
Joy said...: Beautiful photos, looks like a very relaxing place to sit and read or fish ;); September 26, 2011 5:21 PM
Nanna said...: awsome photo shots of beautiful blues, thanks for sharing

Helen; September 28, 2011 9:10 AM

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During the week of July 5-9, 2011, Cary and I were privileged to attend "The Opening", watching quarterback grandson Tyler Matthews (#43 the first day, and #15 on game days) play with 150 of the best high school football players in the United States. The event was held at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. I hope that you enjoy the pictures ... some are better photos than others, but I tried to capture as many kids as I could.

There are approximately 500 photos in these slide shows. They are of the players, the fans, our family and everybody/everything that caught my eye. They are in chronological order. No names are on the pictures, even if I do know who people were.

As time permits, I will also be writing blog posts about my experience as a spectator. Since I still have a lot to learn about football and this is not a sports blog, I'll write some human interest stories as seen through my eyes. That said, Tyler Matthews, YOU ROCK!!!!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK: http://oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy.blogspot.com/2011/07/photos-of-nikes-opening-july-5-9-2011.html