Battle Ground Lake

Battle Ground Lake State Park is a lovely spot, and an easy drive from Portland.  The lake was formed in a volcanic caldera, in the same manner as Crater Lake.  We are very fond of all things volcanic, and decided to pay it a visit. The lake is very popular with fishermen and boaters, and there is a trail that goes all the way around it.  Jasper was thrilled that there were so many boulders to climb and logs to walk out on, to get a different perspective on the lake.  

Peering through a pocket scope.