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T. Kenji Sugahara

2013-08-21

Many of you have already heard of this but in case you missed it.

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From: LYONS Sheila

Dreams really can come true...
Travel Oregon
[image: Travel Oregon Breaking News]
*August 20, 2013*
Crater Lake National Park Announces Inaugural Vehicle-Free
Weekend on September 21-22

Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced today the
inaugural Vehicle-Free Weekend at Crater Lake to be held this year Sept.
21-22. The park plans to preserve every third weekend in September as an
annual opportunity to highlight non-motorized use of the park.
“In June, Crater Lake National Park, Travel Oregon and Cycle Oregon
collaborated to open Crater Lake’s East Rim Drive to non-motorized traffic
for a first-time trial,” said Ackerman. “After an outpouring of positive
feedback from the many people who participated in this rare opportunity, we
decided to make it an annual occurrence.”
Whether hiking, biking, walking or running, visitors will have the
opportunity to enjoy stunning views of Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the
United States, from various points around the rim with no vehicle traffic.
"Crater Lake and scenic cycling opportunities are state treasures that
Oregon proudly claims,” said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. “Creating
world-class recreation opportunities within Oregon’s unique landscapes is
what we do best. I commend Craig and his team for giving Oregonians and
visitors yet another opportunity to experience Crater Lake in such a
remarkable way.”
Under the plan, East Rim Drive will be open to non-motorized vehicles only
(except for administrative and emergency vehicles) from North Junction
around the East Rim of Crater Lake all the way to the intersection at
Crater Lake National Park Headquarters and the Steel Visitors Center. Hwy
62 through the south end of the park, West Rim Drive and the North Entrance
Road will be open to vehicles. Regular parking areas will be open, but
generally fill up quickly. Normal park entrance fees apply.
Visit the National Park Service’s
websitefor details on parking,
entrance fees and Crater Lake resources.
*Photo credit: RideCyclingTours.com*
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