The Old Man of the Lake

America’s National Parks Podcast

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Science, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.9 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

From rumored Bigfoot sightings to a vanishing island, there is no shortage of mystery in the waters of Crater Lake. At 1,943 feet, the lake is the seventh deepest in the world and is best known for its sapphire blue color and astonishing size. Visitors can marvel at the massive crater formed thousands of years ago in a volcanic eruption and enjoy many activities that change with the seasons, but many find themselves drawn to a stump. Referred to as "The Old Man," the log has slowly navigated the lake's waters for well over 100 years, and the mystery of its movement and ability to remain upright continues to perplex scientists and parkgoers alike. Early travelers stood atop it in the open water; others were certain it controlled the weather. Still, like the lake itself, The Old Man is an indescribable fascination that continues to inspire the minds of many. This week America'sa’s National Parks, Crater Lake, and the Old Man. Hosted by Jason Epperson Written By Lizzie Tesch Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.

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0:00.0	Soaring above flourishing grasslands and wildflower meadows and surrounded by a thick carpet of forest,
0:09.0	a set of snow-capped granite peaks dominates the landscape of the Teton Valley.
0:16.0	Nothing short of intimidating, the Teton Range stands as a timeless symbol of the American
0:22.0	West. But at the base of the American West.
0:23.2	But at the base of the mountains,
0:25.1	settlers only found rocky soil,
0:28.4	short growing seasons, and isolation.
0:32.1	For those gazing upon the mountains in the first decade of the 20th century,
0:36.4	the hope for prosperity in the valley quickly turned to despair. The town of Jackson, just south of what is now Grand Teton National Park, was little
0:46.8	more than a coupled together community of those brave enough to embrace solitude. Only 17 permanent structures dotted the landscape, but past the
0:57.4	cottonwood trees and whitewater streams the last remaining true frontier beckoned.
1:04.3	This is the story of the Western experience and the Wranglers who knew the land the best.
1:10.3	A tale of Easterners longing for the wilderness of the legends told around a campfire beneath a blanket of stars.
1:18.0	A tribute to the Dude Ranches of Grand Teton, and how the writer who owned one became one of the
1:26.1	fiercest advocates for the establishment of a national park.
1:31.5	I'm Jason Epperson, and this is the America's National Park. I'm Jason Epperson, and this is the America's National Parks Podcast.
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