Crater Lake – Day 2 part 1

On our way to Crater Lake today, we made a little stop 10 miles from our RV park.

The upper Rogue River natural bridge. Enjoy!

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Isabel standing by the map of the area.

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This sign states how the bridge was formed with lava and water.

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Heading to the natural bridge but first we have to cross a not-so-natural bridge.

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Looking north up the Rogue river on the not-so-natural bridge.
The mix of lava and forest is just so beautiful.

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Looking south down the Rogue river on the not-so-natural bridge.
Gorgeous!

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The “cave”, which appears to go back into the rock a ways but the water does come back out.

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The “cave” along the Rogue river natural bridge.

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“Out of the Rock” the Rogue river emerges from the natural bridge before heading
to the Pacific Ocean 184 miles away.

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The water shoots out FAST here at the end of the bridge.

At peak flows approximately 335,000 gallons of water rush out each minute at speeds of 6 feet per second! Wow! The temperature in the river is cold too, varying seasonally from 32 ° to 60° Fahrenheit.

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The “hidden river”.
When the water levels are low the whole river goes through the bridge.

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Looking north upstream just below the natural bridge inlet.
In seasons of heavy river flow this top part of the natural bridge would be under water.

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When the water levels are low, “potholes” can be seen.
(to the left and right out front)

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Looking south toward the not-so-natural bridge.
So pretty.

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The natural bridge inlet is just below us!

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A look over the railing and all you see is water!
Very cool.

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