Crater Lake & Oregon Highlights Trip (Sept 8–11, 2026)

Overview / 行程概述

Our group of 6, traveling in two vehicles, ultimately decided to focus on the first leg of our original itinerary—exploring the stunning Crater Lake National Park—rather than continuing south to Redwood National Park and North to Mount Rainier National Park.

我们一行 6 人分乘两辆车，最终决定调整计划，专注游览整个行程的第一阶段——俄勒冈州 Crater Lake 国家公园，而不再前往加州的红木国家公园及华盛顿州的雷尼尔雪山。

Vehicle Roster / 车辆与人员分工：

Patrick's Car (Vehicle 1): Patrick, Jane, Rebecca (Returned to Vancouver on Sept 11)
Willy's Car (Vehicle 2): Willy, Grace, Melissa (Decided on the evening of Sept 10 to continue on their remaining road trip itinerary)

Musical Memories & Special Recognition / 音乐回忆与特别表彰

🎶 "And I Love Her"

During our trip, I was requested to sing The Beatles' classic "And I Love Her" twice for the group. Everyone listened so intently and got lost in the music that, unexpectedly, nobody remembered to pull out a phone to record a video clip!

旅途中应大家邀请，我演唱了两次甲壳虫乐队的《And I Love Her》。队员们听得入神沉醉，竟没有一个人掏出手机留下一段视频记录！

🏆 Most Patient & Service Award / 最受委屈与贡献奖

This special award goes to Grace! The Airbnb she booked for us was absolutely incredible—featuring pristine mountain vistas and tranquil pasture views right outside our window, complete with grazing cattle. We deeply appreciate her thoughtfulness, hard work, and excellent service in organizing our stay.

“最受委屈与贡献奖”特别颁发给 Grace。她精心预订的 Airbnb 体验极佳，推窗即是远山与草场，奶牛在悠闲吃草。非常感谢她的付出与细致安排！

View from the Airbnb living room windows

The stunning pasture and mountain view directly from our Airbnb living room window | 从 Airbnb 客厅窗外远眺的牧场与山景

September 8, 2026 — Columbia River Gorge & Smith Rock State Park

Driving south through Oregon, exploring iconic waterfalls and the majestic high-desert scenery of Smith Rock.

自驾穿越俄勒冈州，游览哥伦比亚河峡谷瀑布群及 Smith Rock 州立公园的高山沙漠奇观。

3.1 Patrick at Horsetail Falls | Patrick 在 Horsetail 瀑布前

3.2 Patrick, Jane, and Rebecca at Multnomah Falls | Patrick、Jane 与 Rebecca 在著名的 Multnomah 瀑布合影

Patrick at foreground with Mt Hood in the background, at Panorama Point County Park in Hood River

3.3 Patrick at Panorama Point County Park in Hood River, with Mount Hood in the background | 在 Hood River 的 Panorama Point 郡立公园，背景为壮丽的 Mount Hood

3.4 Patrick exploring Smith Rock State Park (View 1) | Patrick 在 Smith Rock 州立公园留影（视角一）

3.5 Patrick at Smith Rock State Park (View 2) | Patrick 在 Smith Rock 州立公园留影（视角二）

3.6 Patrick at Smith Rock State Park (View 3) | Patrick 在 Smith Rock 州立公园留影（视角三）

3.7 Patrick at Smith Rock State Park (View 4) | Patrick 在 Smith Rock 州立公园留影（视角四）

3.8 Full group photo at Smith Rock State Park | 全员在 Smith Rock 州立公园合影

September 9 & 10, 2026 — Crater Lake Trails & Exploration

September 9: Hiked the Discovery Point Trail and climbed to Watchman Peak Trail.
September 10: Hiked the Garfield Peak Trail, Castle Crest Wildflower Garden Trail, and Annie Creek Canyon Trail.

9月9日： 徒步 Discovery Point 步道与 Watchman Peak 步道。
9月10日： 挑战 Garfield Peak 步道，随后游览 Castle Crest 野花花园步道及 Annie Creek 峡谷步道。

Jane, Patrick and Rebecca at Crater Lake

4.1 Jane, Patrick, and Rebecca taking in the view at Crater Lake | Jane、Patrick 与 Rebecca 在火山口湖畔

4.2 Group photo at the Watchman Peak Observation Deck | 全员在 Watchman Peak 顶峰观景台合影

Patrick, Jane and Melissa on the Garfield Peak Trail

4.3 Patrick, Jane, and Melissa ascending the Garfield Peak Trail | Patrick、Jane 与 Melissa 走在 Garfield Peak 步道上

4.4 [YouTube Video] Patrick hiking up along the Garfield Peak Trail | Patrick 沿着 Garfield Peak 步道攀登视角

4.5 Group photo at the summit of Garfield Peak | 全员在 Garfield Peak 顶峰合影

Patrick descending from the Garfield Peak

4.6 Patrick descending from Garfield Peak | Patrick 从 Garfield Peak 下山途中

Patrick touching the trunk of a massive red cedar tree

4.7 Patrick touching the massive trunk of a giant Red Cedar on the Castle Crest Wildflower Garden Trail | Patrick 在 Castle Crest 野花花园步道触摸巨型红杉树干

4.8 [YouTube Video] The group exploring along the Annie Creek Canyon Trail | 团队在 Annie Creek Canyon 步道徒步中