35 R.E. Johnson 1967 Journal June 24 Berkeley to Crater Lake National Park, Oregon An uneventful hot drive through the Central Valley of California. Scattered clouds over the Cascades. Crater Lake had less snow than usual this year but most of it came late, thus a little more snow than usual at this date. The only campground open is Mazama Campground just outside the south entrance station (7 miles from Rim Village to the lake). Even this campground is still buried in 2 ft of snow, the water is off, & the restrooms are locked. Garfield Pk (8060) is largely clear of snow & will be easily accessible from Rim Village (1.7 mi by trail). June 25 Rim Village to Garfield Pk & Vidae Ridge, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon bright sunny day, a few hazy clouds, still. Considerable snow over trail near top of Garfield Pk so that trail could not be followed. Trees come within a few feet of the top of the peak on the so., w., & e. Steep cliffs & snow lead down the no. face to the lake. Clarke Nutcracker and Red-shafted Flicker were seen on the west slope of the peak. To the east is a gently so. sloping meadow, 75% snow covered, and dotted with clusters of White-barked Pine. Cassin's Finches sang from the trees ("where-are-you") and Mtn Bluebirds, Robins, Oregon Junco, & Chipping Sparrow fed on the meadow. A Rosy Finch sang (chirps &