Driving Guides and Trips
Trips
Crater Lake - Like No Place Else on Earth
Crater Lake has inspired people for hundreds of years. No place
else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer
surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque
islands; and a violent volcanic past. It is a place of
immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and
classroom.
The view of the Great Basin from the
National Park is tremendous. The main attractions include the Lehman Caves, Wheeler
Peak and Lexington Arch. Mount Wheeler Peak is in the 13,000 feet range. Pure white Snow
covers the upper third of the mountain. It looks very impressive. There is no pollution in
this area; the air is dry and very clean.
US 50 follows roughly the path of the Pony Express riders. This famed...
Scenic Drive Overview
Two roads go around Mauna Kea, the lower Mana Road goes from the 6,500 foot level and comes out in Waimea. The higher Kahinahina Road
starts at the 9,000 foot level and goes 37 miles, all the way around
Mauna Kea and back out on Saddle road. The upper road is a diverse drive
that ranges from 7,200 ft all the way to 10,000 ft. Since the tree line
is...
