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		<title>Midagahara and Murodo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the top tourist attractions in the Japanese Alps is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート). Located in northern Chubusangaku National Park (中部山岳国立公園,&#160;Chūbusangaku Kokuritsu Kōen), the route takes visitors on a journey through the mountains. The trip involves multiple modes of transportation such as bus, trolley, and cable car. Highlights of the Alpine Route include the snow corridor, hiking trails, the Midagahara wetlands, Kurobe Dam, volcanic features, and scenic views. Each stop along the route has its own personality...</p>
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<p>One of the top tourist attractions in the Japanese Alps is the <strong>Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route</strong> (立山黒部アルペンルート). Located in northern <strong><strong>Chubusangaku National Park (中部山岳国立公園,&nbsp;Chūbusangaku Kokuritsu Kōen)</strong></strong>, the route takes visitors on a journey through the mountains. The trip involves multiple modes of transportation such as bus, trolley, and cable car. Highlights of the Alpine Route include the snow corridor, hiking trails, the Midagahara wetlands, Kurobe Dam, volcanic features, and scenic views. Each stop along the route has its own personality and attractions.</p>



<p>The Alpine Route is only accessible from mid-April through November due to snow accumulation. Hotels, mountain huts, and campgrounds are located along the route, so you can make your trip as long or short as you like. We chose to spend one night in <strong>Midagahara Hotel (弥陀ヶ原)</strong>, just below the apex of the route.</p>



<p>Murodo, the highest point along the Alpine Route, is home to Mount Tate (立山,&nbsp;Tateyama). We hoped to climb it as a day hike, but ended up exploring hiking trails at Midagahara instead due to time constraints. We were able to check out the volcanic area around Murodo known as Hell Valley. Murodo also boasts a picturesque but pricey lodging option called Hotel Tateyama.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Day 1 &#8211; Toyama to Midagahara</h3>



<p>The day after we completed our backpacking trip to <strong><a href="http://www.ktnpblog.com/backpacking-mount-yari-yarigatake/">Mount Yari (Yarigatake)</a></strong>, we took a bus from <strong>Shinhotaka Onsen</strong> to Toyama. Our journey officially began in Toyama, on the west side of the Alpine Route. Alternately, you could start on the east side, in Shinano Omachi.</p>



<p>A train took us from the Dentetsu Toyama Station to <strong>Tateyama Station</strong>. As with all our train rides in Japan, it was wonderful. We passed lots of verdant rice farmland along the way. After arriving at<strong> </strong>Tateyama Station, we awaited our second mode of transportation: a cable car to <strong>Bijodaira</strong>.</p>



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<p>Our final type of transportation for the day was a bus, which took us to <strong>Midagahara</strong>. The bus goes all the way to Murodo, but you can press a &#8220;stop button&#8221; to get off earlier. Plenty of other people got off at Midagahara too, so we didn&#8217;t need to press it ourselves. The bus ride was peaceful, and had some decent views. The guide pointed out Shomyo Falls &#8211; the tallest waterfall in Japan &#8211; on the left side, though it was hard to see. For a better view, you can take a bus from Tateyama Station, followed by a short hike.</p>



<p>We got off the bus at Midagahara, and checked into the western style hotel, naturally called Midagahara Hotel. They upgraded our room when we checked in. We had reserved a twin room, but we ended up with a larger room with a lovely view and three beds! &#8230;score? Midagahara is known for its surrounding wetlands, so our plan was to go hike!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Day 1 &#8211; Midagahara Boardwalk Outer Course Hike</h3>



<p>A network of trails runs throughout the park, and behind Midagahara Hotel are a couple recommended circuits &#8211; an inner loop, and a larger outer loop. The outer loop is only 2.1 km (1.3 mi), so we decided on that one. The trail begins on a boardwalk, which is the best place to hike in my opinion. Hiking over water allows you to access places and plant life you wouldn&#8217;t normally be able to.</p>



<p>There were wildflowers along the hike, but figuring out what they all are takes some work! The views out from the boardwalk were gorgeous, with clouds that looked like steam escaping from the earth. Around the path are &#8220;Gaki-no-ta,&#8221; or small ponds. They look like rice paddy fields, and are said to have been created by a hungry demon. The reflections in the pool gave the area an ethereal ambiance.</p>



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<p>Every so often the hotel does a guided tour of the wetlands. And we ran right into the group. The only bad thing about boardwalks is there&#8217;s not much room to get around people. The guided group stopped frequently to hear the guide (who was speaking Japanese, otherwise we would have joined). Eventually, we got around the group and continued past the turnoff for the inner loop.</p>



<p>The trail transitions back and forth from a stone path to a boardwalk, and crosses a small stream. It feels more confined in this section, with bamboo grass surrounding the trail. Near the end of the loop, we spotted some snow next to the trail &#8211; and it was mid-July!</p>



<p>Asian skunk cabbage was just starting to blossom near the trail. The hotel was in view at this point, so we headed that way. The last unique wildflower we saw was a type of purple marsh orchid, which excited me since I always love seeing any kind of orchid. Overall, we really enjoyed our short hike.</p>



<p>Back at the hotel, it was time for dinner. It included a regional specialty called shiroebitei &#8211; raw white shrimp sashimi from Toyama Bay. We weren&#8217;t quite sure how to eat them, but we really enjoyed this delicacy. There was also a Wagyu beef hot pot (it was amazing) and a selection of other delicious food.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Day 2 &#8211; Murodo</h3>



<p>Early the next morning, we caught a bus to Murodo, the highest point along the Alpine Route. Near the top is a popular destination called the &#8220;snow corridor,&#8221; where the road can have snow walls up to 20 meters (66 feet) high on both sides. Spring is the best time to experience it, and the bus will stop so visitors can get out and explore. The snow walls were significantly lower when we visited in the summer, but we still enjoyed our brief glimpse from the bus window. As we expected, the temperature in this area was much cooler than it had been at lower elevation.</p>



<p>The bus dropped us off at the Murodo Bus Terminal, and we promptly went to explore. There are a multitude of trails nearby, and we decided to do a short loop hike around Mikurigaike Pond. Mikurigaike and other nearby ponds are volcanic, meaning (we think) that they were formed in a caldera after a volcanic eruption, and later filled with rainwater and snowmelt.</p>



<p>A typhoon was impacting the area, so it was very foggy and a bit rainy. We plunged into the murky fog as we started the trail across stone-lined paths. Notably, snow covered some parts of the trail.</p>



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<p>Our first stop was Mikurigaike Pond, which was surrounded by snow. Around this time, the clouds started to lift, revealing much appreciated blue sky. The ponds seemed to come to life as they reflected sky overhead. Near Mikurigaike, we spotted a rock ptarmigan, known as raichō&nbsp;(雷鳥) in Japan. There&#8217;s a population of about 350 of them in the Murodo area, and we were lucky to spot one. They&#8217;re not afraid of people, so I was able to get a close-up photo.</p>



<p>Next, we passed Jigokudani (Hell Valley), a volcanic area that reminded me of Yellowstone National Park. A trail passes through it, but it had been closed due to a high concentration of volcanic gases. However, we could look down at the steam vents to see the gases rising from the area. Mikurigaike Onsen is located near the trail to Jigokudani, if you want to stop for a soak.</p>



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<p>We continued onto a side trail toward Rindouike Pond, which was covered with snow, so the view was a little disappointing. We spotted some Chinoike, or Blood Ponds, which appear reddish due to the high concentration of iron oxide. The air smelled heavily of sulfur along this section of trail, so we turned around and headed back to the loop once the smell became too pervasive.</p>



<p>Midorigaike Pond was our next sight. Smaller than Mikurigaike, it was very picturesque and lined with wildflowers. Mount Tateyama rises up behind the pond, though its summit was obscured by clouds. We passed Tateyama Murodo Mountain Hut, and then finished our loop. It was lunch time, so we ate our onigiri bento from Midagahara Hotel. Afterward, we decided to continue along the Alpine Route. I wish we had more time to explore Murodo, particularly to hike Mount Tateyama.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Day 2 &#8211; Kurobe Dam</h3>



<p>We climbed aboard a trolley, our fourth mode of transportation. It took us through Mount Tateyama via a tunnel, en route to Daikanbo. At Daikanbo, an observation station affords great views of the surrounding mountains. Kristin found an interesting snack here which we hadn&#8217;t seen before: gohei mochi, which is basically grilled mochi covered in a sweet soy sauce. It&#8217;s a specialty of the surrounding mountainous region of Central Japan. It was delicious and we bought more at every opportunity going forward.</p>



<p>From Daikanbo, we boarded our fifth unique mode of transport, a ropeway down to Kurobedaira. We enjoyed the views, but it was too crowded to get any good photos. From there, we took a cable car to Kurobe Dam.</p>



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<p>The sixth mode of transport is simply walking across the dam itself. Built between 1956 and 1963, the dam is on a grand scale and provides gorgeous views of the Kurobe River. As we walked across, water gushed through the open spillway.</p>



<p>The dam is a true tourist attraction, and its many platforms provide a variety of spectacular views. We tried to capture the essence of the dam through photos, but its massive size made our task difficult. After scoping out a few different perspectives, we continued on the Alpine Route. We took our seventh and final mode of transport: an electric bus which traveled through a tunnel to Ogizawa. From there, we took a bus to Shinano Omachi, the terminus of the route.</p>



<p>The Alpine Route was such a unique experience, and it allowed us to see so much of central Japan in a relatively short time. If you have time, we highly recommend checking it out. However, what we did is only a snippet of what&#8217;s available, as there are many other attractions along the route. Our next destination would be something completely different: we would travel south to <strong>Itsukushima (厳島)</strong>, also known as Miyajima or &#8220;Shrine Island,&#8221; in Setonaikai National Park.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Links</h3>



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<li><a href="https://www.alpen-route.com/en/">Official Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Website</a> (English)</li>



<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tateyama_Kurobe_Alpine_Route">Wikipedia: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route</a> (English)</li>



<li><a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html">Japan Guide: Alpine Route</a> (English)</li>



<li><a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7555.html">Japan Guide: Midagahara</a> (English)</li>



<li><a href="https://midagahara.alpen-route.co.jp/en/">Midagahara Hotel</a> (English)</li>



<li><a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7553.html">Japan Guide: Murodo</a> (English)</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Map</h3>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Arches National Park has an advantage that few parks share: access to an abundance of great restaurants. Its location just down the road from the town of Moab provides a choice of many cuisines, such as sushi, barbecue, quesadillas, Asian fusion, burgers &#38; fries, and vegan options. Moab is also about 1.5 hours from Canyonlands NP, which isn&#8217;t that far in park terms. We visited Moab in the spring of 2018, and again in 2019, so we were able to...</p>
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<p><strong>Arches National Park</strong> has an advantage that few parks share: access to an abundance of great restaurants. Its location just down the road from the town of Moab provides a choice of many cuisines, such as sushi, barbecue, quesadillas, Asian fusion, burgers &amp; fries, and vegan options. Moab is also about 1.5 hours from Canyonlands NP, which isn&#8217;t that far in park terms. We visited Moab in the spring of 2018, and again in 2019, so we were able to enjoy a meal at some of our favorites more than once. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Moab Eats</h3>



<p>One of our favorite Moab spots, <strong>98 Center </strong>(named after its address), has a thoughtful and creative menu. They specialize in Asian (primarily Vietnamese) fusion in a trendy yet casual atmosphere. On our first visit, we ordered a pork banh mi and pho to share. The pho broth was delicious, with a light but well-developed flavor. Travis enjoyed it with a squeeze of fresh lime. We chatted with our waitress about how the restaurant caters to various diets (such as vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and keto) and how she&#8217;s influenced the menu. </p>



<p>We loved the cozy vibe, friendly and knowledgeable wait staff, and unique menu items so much we went back for a second visit. And did I mention the banh mi nachos?? So delicious, and they even put vegan cheese on mine. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="Arches: Pho at 98 Center in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Pho at 98 Center in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Pho at 98 Center in Moab" class="wp-image-10676" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-pho.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Pho at 98 Center&#8230;makes my mouth water just looking at it!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="Arches: Banh Mi at 98 Center" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Banh Mi at 98 Center"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Banh Mi at 98 Center" class="wp-image-10678" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-banh-mi.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Banh mi at 98 Center</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="Arches: Philly Cheesesteak at 98 Center" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Philly Cheesesteak at 98 Center"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Philly Cheesesteak at 98 Center" class="wp-image-10681" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-98-center-philly-cheese-with-broth.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Philly cheesesteak with a cup of pho broth at 98 Center</figcaption></figure>



<p>The line was out the door when we arrived at <strong>Love Muffin Cafe</strong>. Once we made our way to the front, we both ordered the Bomber Burrito. I asked for no cheese (since I&#8217;m sensitive to dairy), and requested that it be marked since we got the same thing. They have a few vegan muffin options, including the Good Morning which has carrots and raisins, and Cranberry Bran, which I decided to try. Next, we found a spot at the &#8220;bar&#8221; and made ourselves at home. The food was tasty and the place has a funky vibe. The only thing I didn&#8217;t like was that my sandwich was not marked, as promised, and yes &#8211; they were mixed up.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="Arches: Outside Love Muffin in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Outside Love Muffin in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Outside Love Muffin in Moab" class="wp-image-10682" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Outside Love Muffin Cafe</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-4" data-rl_title="Arches: Burrito at Love Muffin Cafe in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Burrito at Love Muffin Cafe in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Burrito at Love Muffin Cafe in Moab" class="wp-image-10683" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-love-muffin-cafe-burrito.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Our burritos at Love Muffin Cafe</figcaption></figure>



<p>During our visit in 2018, Travis waited in the line at the popular <strong>Quesadilla Mobilla</strong> while I went shopping around the corner. I had contemplated getting &#8220;The Vegan,&#8221; but didn&#8217;t for a few reasons. First, we had just finished breakfast. Second, their menu states that they don&#8217;t recommend that option. Maybe it&#8217;s a joke (I get it, it&#8217;s a quesadilla place), but that&#8217;s a terrible business move. Travis got the chicken one, and said it was amazing. It looked crispy and had lots of filling. If I could have eaten it, I would have! </p>



<p>Fast forward to 2019, and this time I wasn&#8217;t going to miss out. After waiting in another long line, the server said any quesadilla could be made with beans instead of cheese. I can&#8217;t even remember which I decided on, but guess what &#8211; it was delicious! And Travis&#8217;s, which had cheese of course, looked and smelled great too.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-5" data-rl_title="Arches: Quesadilla Mobilla in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Quesadilla Mobilla in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Quesadilla Mobilla in Moab" class="wp-image-10679" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-outside.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>The popular Quesadilla Mobilla food truck</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-6" data-rl_title="Arches: Quesadilla from Quesadilla Mobilla" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Quesadilla from Quesadilla Mobilla"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Quesadilla from Quesadilla Mobilla" class="wp-image-10680" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-quesadilla-mobilla-food.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Travis&#8217; quesadilla from Quesadilla Mobilla</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Milt&#8217;s</strong> is a super casual diner and a Moab institution. It was exactly the atmosphere we were looking for after a day of exploring Arches NP. Most of the seating is outdoors, but an employee announced that there were spots inside. It had gotten a bit chilly, so we headed in and sat at the bar. Travis ordered a bacon cheeseburger and tots. I ordered a buffalo burger and onion rings. It took about 35 mins, which they warned us about in advance. That also gave me time to enjoy the classic &#8211; even obscure &#8211; country tunes they were playing, which I happen to enjoy. </p>



<p>The food came out hot, and my onion rings were crispy and delicious. They had &#8220;fry sauce&#8221; on the counter (which the waiter said was a mix of ketchup, mayo, salt, and pepper) which was amazing. I snagged a few tots from Travis and they were nice and crispy on the outside too. Travis got an Oreo milkshake, which he said was good, but it wasn&#8217;t as thick as he would like, and chunks of cookie got stuck in the straw. But in my opinion, if you&#8217;re gonna get an Oreo milkshake, you can&#8217;t really complain about that. Travis said Snack Shack near Redwood NP had a better shake, but he still recommends Milt&#8217;s.  </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-7" data-rl_title="Arches: Milts in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Milts in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Milts in Moab" class="wp-image-10684" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>The famous Milt&#8217;s Stop &amp; Eat in Moab</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-8" data-rl_title="Arches: Burgers at Milts in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Burgers at Milts in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Arches: Burgers at Milts in Moab" class="wp-image-10688" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-burgers.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Our burgers at Milt&#8217;s&#8230;</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-9" data-rl_title="Arches: Tator Tots and Onion Rings at Milts in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Tator Tots and Onion Rings at Milts in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Tator Tots and Onion Rings at Milts in Moab" class="wp-image-10689" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-milts-tots-onion-rings.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>&#8230; and our tator tots and onion rings!</figcaption></figure>



<p>We didn&#8217;t eat at <strong>Sabaku Sushi</strong> on our first trip because we questioned how good a sushi place in the middle of Utah could possibly be. It turns out &#8211; very. They have plenty of spicy options. In fact, if you&#8217;re sensitive to spice, you may want to ask your server to ensure you know what you&#8217;re getting.</p>



<p>We shared the Fiery Furnace Roll, which is spicy tuna plus tempura bits on the outside, and spicy sauce on top (which I removed). We also got a Rainbow Bridge Roll which is a standard rainbow roll with fresh fish on top. Travis got tempura which he enjoyed, but some pieces (such as sweet potato) were not cooked through. The Sandstone Crunch Roll &#8211; shishito pepper, tempura, avocado, and salmon &#8211; was tasty, but one super spicy bite left Travis almost in tears. He got mochi ice cream afterward to calm his palate (so he claimed).</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-10" data-rl_title="Arches: Appetizers at Sabaku Sushi" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Appetizers at Sabaku Sushi"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Appetizers at Sabaku Sushi" class="wp-image-10863" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-appetizers.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Appetizers at Sabaku Sushi &#8211; tempura, edamame, and miso soup</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-11" data-rl_title="Arches: Sushi Rolls at Sabaku Sushi" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Sushi Rolls at Sabaku Sushi"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Sushi Rolls at Sabaku Sushi" class="wp-image-10862" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-sabaku-sushi-rolls-2.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Rainbow Bridge Roll &amp; Sandstone Crunch Roll</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Moab Garage Co.</strong> is a surprising name for an ice cream shop &#8211; it&#8217;s named after the car repair shop that occupied the space from 1928 to 1975. Each serving of ice cream is made to order with liquid nitrogen, and either a dairy or coconut milk base. I got the blueberry basil, which ended up being my fave since it was refreshing and not overly sweet. </p>



<p>On our next visit, I got chocolate (with pretzels and almonds), which was tasty but a bit too sweet for me. Be mindful that some ingredients are not vegan (e.g. the cookie dough contains butter); fortunately the staff is very friendly and forthcoming with allergen info. On one of our visits, they warned me that a few chocolate chips with dairy had gotten in my coconut milk-based ice &#8220;cream,&#8221; and offered to remake it. I didn&#8217;t take them up on it, but I appreciated the offer.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-12" data-rl_title="Arches: Inside Moab Garage Co." data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Inside Moab Garage Co."><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Inside Moab Garage Co." class="wp-image-10693" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-garage-co-inside.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Grabbing some ice cream at Moab Garage Co.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-13" data-rl_title="Arches: Ice Cream from Moab Garage Co." data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Ice Cream from Moab Garage Co."><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Ice Cream from Moab Garage Co." class="wp-image-10859" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arches-moab-garage-ice-cream.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Delicious ice cream from Moab Garage Co.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The food at <strong>Moab Kitchen</strong> was vegan, homey, and unique. The setting was very hippy-esque and laid-back. It appeared that we were literally dining in the backyard / outdoor living room of the chef-owner. We shared a curry dish made with four different veggies including eggplant, jackfruit, and cabbage. While we aren&#8217;t vegan, the food was fun and flavorful. We also shared a delicious samosa. If we had stopped there, it would have been an awesome experience. </p>



<p>The cupcakes, which were also vegan, seemed store-bought and didn&#8217;t excite me. When I opened my chocolate cupcake, I was shocked to see that it had mold on top. I took it back to the chef; he swore, then gave me a new one. After a thorough check, I tasted it and decided it was only okay. But because of the experience with the first cupcake, I only had a small bite and wasn&#8217;t willing to eat the rest. In retrospect, I should have asked for my money back. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-14" data-rl_title="Arches: Moab Kitchen Food Truck" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Moab Kitchen Food Truck"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Moab Kitchen Food Truck" class="wp-image-10695" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-food-truck.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Moab Kitchen food truck</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-15" data-rl_title="Arches: Vegan Curries and Samosas From Moab Kitchen" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Vegan Curries and Samosas From Moab Kitchen"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Vegan Curries and Samosas From Moab Kitchen" class="wp-image-10696" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-kitchen-curries-samosa.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Vegan curries and a samosa from Moab Kitchen</figcaption></figure>



<p>Travis loves craft beer, so he always ends up dragging me to at least one brewery. <strong>Moab Brewery</strong> was probably the weakest food we had in Moab. My salmon burger was dry and flavorless. The fries seemed okay at the start, but as they cooled off, they were blah. In a town full of fun and eclectic restaurants, it felt boring and forgettable. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing. Next time I suggested looking up which local restaurants have specific craft beers that Travis wants to try (there must be an app for that), so I can get good food too. We could always swing by the brewery to pick up a souvenir pint glass later. And on the plus side, Travis did enjoy the beer. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-16" data-rl_title="Arches: Moab Brewery Food and Beer" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Moab Brewery Food and Beer"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Moab Brewery Food and Beer" class="wp-image-10690" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-brewery-food.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Sandwiches at Moab Brewery&#8230;forgot to take a picture until we were halfway through</figcaption></figure>



<p>Moab has a fun food scene that&#8217;s one of a kind. There are a few places we still didn&#8217;t make it to. On our list for next time: Moab Spitfire Smokehouse (a BBQ food truck that closes early if they sell out), El Charro Loco, Miguel&#8217;s Baja Grill, and Arches Thai. At least that&#8217;s the plan, if we can drag ourselves away from the pho and quesadillas. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Moab Accommodations, etc.</h3>



<p>Another thing I like about Moab: Main Street. I love places where the main street is actually called Main Street. This one is a great place to stretch your legs and take in the sights. It&#8217;s touristy though, with a seemingly endless line of cars entering Moab from the park. Of course, we&#8217;ve only visited during spring break, when Moab has its &#8220;Jeep Week,&#8221; which is exactly what it sounds like. But people here seemed pretty chill and laid-back. </p>



<p><strong>Indigo Alley</strong> is a cute little shop with cool clothes, accessories, and personal care products. The shop owner was very personable and I chatted with her as I browsed the selection of sunglasses and leggings. She said she had been living in the area for almost 30 years. </p>



<p>One morning, we did laundry at <strong>Moab Laundry Express</strong>. It&#8217;s located in a little house just off main street. We walked in and immediately got sticker shock. But the machines looked nice&#8230;and we were already there, so we gave it a go. The machines washed and dried our clothes with no issues, so we can&#8217;t complain. They had everything you need, including machines that dispense laundry detergent and swap out your bills for change. We had gotten quarters at the hotel and brought a small packet of laundry detergent from home, but it would&#8217;ve worked out either way. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-17" data-rl_title="Arches: Laundry Express in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Laundry Express in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-852x568.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Laundry Express in Moab" class="wp-image-10685" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Pit stop at Moab Laundry Express</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-18" data-rl_title="Arches: Inside Moab Laundry Express" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Inside Moab Laundry Express"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Inside Moab Laundry Express" class="wp-image-10686" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-laundry-express-inside.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Inside Moab Laundry Express</figcaption></figure>



<p>We stayed at <strong>Inca Inn</strong> in 2018 and had a good experience, so we booked another stay in 2019. Their motel-style rooms are reasonably priced and clean. The shower had weak water pressure, and colorful lights on the showerhead which I thought were pointless (though Travis liked them). It was quiet, with basic amenities such as an older style tv (which we didn&#8217;t watch anyway). There weren&#8217;t many electrical outlets, but the side table had a power strip which included three USB ports.</p>



<p>While there are plenty of hotel options in town, we appreciated Inca Inn&#8217;s friendly staff, clean rooms, comfy bed (more so than most we&#8217;ve stayed at), and proximity to Arches NP. A basic breakfast (when we visited they had things like oatmeal packets, hard boiled eggs, cereal, toast, jam, peanut butter, juice, milk, water, and all-day coffee) is included. Think &#8220;grab and go&#8221; for your adventure in the park. One morning, they only had original unflavored oatmeal, so I asked the hostess and she brought me some flavored options which I really appreciated (it&#8217;s the little things, right?). Also, the hot water in their lobby is always HOT, which is more than I can say about other places. </p>



<p>We had a blast in Moab on both our visits, and we can&#8217;t wait to go back. It&#8217;s a fun place to explore, and it boasts a variety of quirky and delicious restaurants. Best of all, it&#8217;s right down the road from Arches National Park. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-19" data-rl_title="Arches: Inca Inn in Moab" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Inca Inn in Moab"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Inca Inn in Moab" class="wp-image-10699" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-sign.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Inca Inn, where we stayed during both visits to Moab</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-20" data-rl_title="Arches: Queen Room in Inca Inn" data-rl_caption="" title="Arches: Queen Room in Inca Inn"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="852" height="568" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=852%2C568" alt="Arches: Queen Room in Inca Inn" class="wp-image-10700" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=852%2C568 852w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/arches-moab-inca-inn-queen-room.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></a><figcaption>Basic queen room in Inca Inn</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Links</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Restaurants<ul><li><a href="https://www.98centermoab.com/">98 Center</a> | 98 East Center St. Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="https://lovemuffincafe.com/">Love Muffin Cafe</a> | 139 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="https://www.quesadillamobilla.com/">Quesadilla Mobilla</a> | 95 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="https://miltsstopandeat.com/">Milt&#8217;s Stop &amp; Eat</a> | 356 S Mill Creek Dr, Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="https://www.sabakusushi.com/">Sabaku Sushi</a> | 90 E Center St, Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="https://www.moabgarageco.com/">Moab Garage Co.</a> | 78 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="https://moabkitchen.com/">Moab Kitchen</a> | 180 W Center St, Moab, UT 84532</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://themoabbrewery.com/">Moab Brewery</a> | 686 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532</li></ul></li><li>Shops<ul><li><a href="https://www.indigoalleyboutique.com/">Indigo Alley</a> | 77 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532</li><li><a href="http://www.moablaundry.com/">Moab Laundry Express LLC</a> | 16 W 100 N, Moab, UT 84532</li></ul></li><li>Accommodations<ul><li><a href="https://www.incainn.com/">Inca Inn</a> | 570 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532</li></ul></li></ul>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There are no large towns near Crater Lake National Park, so choices for local restaurants and accommodations are limited. Here&#8217;s what we experienced both inside and outside the park. If you&#8217;re interested in car camping, there are two campgrounds in the park &#8211; check out our Mazama Campground post for more info. Note: This trip was back in 2017 when the park’s concessionaire was Xanterra. It’s now Aramark, so options inside the park may have changed. There&#8217;s only one hotel...</p>
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<p>There are no large towns near Crater Lake National Park, so choices for local restaurants and accommodations are limited. Here&#8217;s what we experienced both inside and outside the park. If you&#8217;re interested in car camping, there are two campgrounds in the park &#8211; check out our <a href="http://www.ktnpblog.com/mazama-campground/">Mazama Campground</a> post for more info.</p>



<p><em>Note: This trip was back in 2017 when the park’s concessionaire was Xanterra. It’s now Aramark, so options inside the park may have changed.</em></p>



<p>There&#8217;s only one hotel in the park: <strong><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/lodging-camping/crater-lake-lodge/">Crater Lake Lodge</a></strong>. We had booked two nights, several months in advance, and were excited to stay there. But first, we&#8217;d be staying at Mazama campground. After setting up our campsite, we drove up to the lodge for a gorgeous view of the lake. </p>



<p>After staying two miserable nights in the campground, and cancelling our backpacking trip due to thunderstorms, we tried to get a room at the lodge. They were booked that night, but we were able to reserve a room for the following two nights. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Accommodations Outside the Park</h3>



<p>We decided to call <strong><a href="https://www.diamondlake.net/">Diamond Lake Resort</a></strong>, located 45 minutes north of the park, in the Umpqua National Forest. Thankfully, we were able to reserve a room for that night. On the way, we hiked <a href="http://www.ktnpblog.com/boundary-springs-trail/">Boundary Springs Trail</a>, which we highly recommend.</p>



<p>When you hear the name Diamond Lake, you expect something spectacular. However, it turned out to be pretty low-key. Its architecture is quaint and cottagey, and guest rooms are small, comfortable, and unassuming. Largely due to its location, it&#8217;s a budget-friendly alternative to Crater Lake Lodge. And we were glad they had availability, since we had no other good options. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Motel" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Motel"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Motel" class="wp-image-6534" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-motel.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Diamond Lake Resort Motel</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Motel Room" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Motel Room"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Motel Room" class="wp-image-6533" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-room-motel.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Our motel room at Diamond Lake Resort</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crater Lake Lodge</h3>



<p>The following day, we checked in to <strong><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/lodging-camping/crater-lake-lodge/">Crater Lake Lodge</a></strong>. The guestrooms we stayed in were cozy, with basic amenities. There is no A/C, so we relied on fans to stay cool. The first room we stayed in had a view of Crater Lake, which added to the experience. After two nights, we switched to a room with a view of mountains on the opposite side. It was located on the top floor, in the eaves, so we were uncomfortably hot at night. </p>



<p>It would have been ideal to stay in one room for the entire visit, but at least they had some availability when our plans fell through. Staff at the lodge were friendly and helpful. They moved our luggage between rooms, and listened to our incessant questions about the status of our <a href="http://www.ktnpblog.com/cleetwood-cove-trail-and-crater-lake-boat-tour/">Crater Lake Boat Tour</a>. </p>



<p>Overall we enjoyed the atmosphere at the lodge. We sat outside on the deck overlooking Crater Lake. In the evenings, we enjoyed relaxing in the Great Hall, particularly when the fireplace was lit. The lodge was crowded during the day, but cleared out in the evenings when only overnight guests remained.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Front of Crater Lake Lodge" class="wp-image-5941" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crater-lake-lodge-front-view.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption>We finally got to stay at Crater Lake Lodge</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Lobby" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Lobby"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Lobby" class="wp-image-6564" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-lobby.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Crater Lake Lodge Lobby</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Lakeside Room" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Lakeside Room"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Lakeside Room" class="wp-image-6761" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-room-view-lake-3.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>The rooms are basic so as not to detract from the stunning view of Crater Lake</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-4" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Parkside Room" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Parkside Room"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Parkside Room" class="wp-image-6538" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Our parkside room with window seat and mountain view</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-5" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: View from Parkside Room at Lodge" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: View from Parkside Room at Lodge"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: View from Parkside Room at Lodge" class="wp-image-6557" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-parkside-room-view.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>View from our parkside room &#8211; it&#8217;s not the lake, but it&#8217;s still beautiful</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurants in the Park</h3>



<p>Let&#8217;s start with the most memorable &#8211; the <strong><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/dining/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room/">Dining Room at Crater Lake Lodge</a></strong>. The park website recommends making advance reservations. So we made ours several months ahead of time. Just in case. Since we were staying at the lodge sooner than anticipated, we chatted with the host and found that we could make a dinner reservation 24 hours in advance.</p>



<p>At dinnertime, we were seated by a window with a view of Crater Lake. After asking for a recommendation because of my dairy allergy, I ordered the Citrus Herb Chicken with veggies and wild rice. The waitress was helpful and accommodating. My meal was nicely seasoned and felt healthy, but it wasn&#8217;t amazing. Travis got Pacific Crest Trail pasta, with lemon cream sauce and salmon, which he really enjoyed. He also took advantage of the lodge&#8217;s small rotating list of craft beers on tap.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-6" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Dining Room" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Dining Room"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Dining Room" class="wp-image-6566" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-restaurant-dining-room.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Breakfast in the lodge dining room</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-7" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Dining Room View" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Dining Room View"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Dining Room View" class="wp-image-6540" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room-lake-view.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>You can&#8217;t tell from this photo&#8230;but we had a view of Crater Lake from our table at the lodge dining room</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-8" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Pacific Crest Pasta with Salmon" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Pacific Crest Pasta with Salmon"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Pacific Crest Pasta with Salmon" class="wp-image-6548" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-restaurant-pasta-salmon.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Pacific Crest Trail pasta, with salmon and lemon cream sauce</figcaption></figure>



<p>The following day, we were out hiking <a href="http://www.ktnpblog.com/mount-scott-trail/">Mount Scott</a>, <a href="http://www.ktnpblog.com/plaikni-falls-pinnacles-trails/">Plaikni Falls, and the Pinnacles</a>, so we hadn&#8217;t made a dinner reservation. Thankfully, guests can grab salad, soup, and appetizers on the balcony overlooking Crater Lake, and in the Great Hall (just outside the lodge&#8217;s main dining room). We chose to eat inside.</p>



<p>I asked for a wedge salad with salmon, which came with a delicious, creamy dressing. We both ordered soup of the day. Today it was wild rice with carrots, celery, mushrooms, and chicken broth. It was savory and hearty with a well-developed flavor. It looked like nothing, but it was some of the best soup I&#8217;ve ever had. </p>



<p>Travis ordered the BLT flatbread, which came topped with a healthy portion of greens. It was like a BLT and a pizza had a baby. He also ordered a Rogue Pendleton Pale Ale, which arrived in a Crater Lake National Park themed can. All the food and drinks we had were delicious. In fact, I preferred the food in the Great Hall. </p>



<p>The Great Hall has a more casual vibe compared to the dining room. Someone requested that the gas fireplace be turned on; it didn&#8217;t put out much heat, but added to the room&#8217;s ambiance. We enjoyed a cozy dinner on the couch. </p>



<p>The lodge restaurant also offers breakfast, so we decided to try it one morning. I had to order a la carte due to my dietary restriction, but there were many options and the wait staff was helpful once again. All in all, we greatly enjoyed the food at Crater Lake Lodge and highly recommend it.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-9" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Back Porch" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Back Porch"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Back Porch" class="wp-image-6547" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-back-porch-chairs.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Lodge back patio, just outside the Dining Room and Great Hall </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-10" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: View from Lodge Back Porch" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: View from Lodge Back Porch"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: View from Lodge Back Porch" class="wp-image-6562" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-view-from-porch.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>View from the lodge&#8217;s back patio</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-11" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Lodge Great Hall" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Lodge Great Hall"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Lodge Great Hall" class="wp-image-6549" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-great-hall.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>The cozy and rustic Great Hall</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-12" data-rl_title="Crater Lake Lodge: Dining in Great Hall Lodge with Soup and Wedge Salad" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake Lodge: Dining in Great Hall Lodge with Soup and Wedge Salad"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake Lodge: Dining in Great Hall Lodge with Soup and Wedge Salad" class="wp-image-6744" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/crater-lake-lodge-wedge-salad.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Soup of the day and a wedge salad&#8230;looks like nothing, but tasted amazing</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-13" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Breakfast at Lodge" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Breakfast at Lodge"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Breakfast at Lodge" class="wp-image-6543" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-lodge-breakfast.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>My a la carte breakfast at the lodge dining room</figcaption></figure>



<p>Now let&#8217;s chat about some restaurants in the park that were memorable for a different reason. Crater Lake&#8217;s other two eateries were also operated by then concessionaire, Xanterra. The first is <strong><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/dining/annie-creek-restaurant/">Annie Creek Restaurant</a></strong>, near Mazama Campground. It&#8217;s a casual sit down restaurant that we visited on our first night in the park.</p>



<p>There were many open tables, but we waited for about half an hour to be seated. I ordered a Monster Burger, without cheese, and a gluten free bun (since the regular bun contained milk). Travis ordered a pulled pork sandwich with pickles and red onion.</p>



<p>After another long wait, the waitress came by to apologize for the delay. She pointed to a man, and said that my dairy-free burger had mistakenly been served to him. The man eyed his food strangely, as he clearly hadn&#8217;t been told about the mix-up. The waitress offered me a complimentary trip to the salad bar, which I greatly appreciated. </p>



<p>After grabbing a bowl of soup, a burger was waiting for me at the table. But it was covered in mushrooms, and not what I had ordered. At this point, I just ate it, but requested some avocado, the only topping I could remember that I should have gotten. The burger was just okay, and the bun fell apart since it was a low-quality gluten free bun (and we&#8217;ve had tasty gluten free bread), but at least I didn&#8217;t get charged for the avocado or salad bar. Travis&#8217;s pulled pork sandwich was decent. </p>



<p>The other restaurant in the park is <strong><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/dining/rim-village-cafe/">Rim Village Café</a></strong>. This place is more of a grab-n-go cafeteria, with food items sitting in fridges and under heat lamps. It&#8217;s nothing special, and expensive for what you get. We ended up paying $31 for two hot dogs, a cookie, yogurt, soda, and a fruit cup. Needless to say, we only went there once during our visit. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-14" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Annie Creek Restaurant Dining Room" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Annie Creek Restaurant Dining Room"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Annie Creek Restaurant Dining Room" class="wp-image-6520" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-inside.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Annie Creek Dining Room</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-15" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Pulled Pork at Annie Creek Restaurant" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Pulled Pork at Annie Creek Restaurant"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Pulled Pork at Annie Creek Restaurant" class="wp-image-6522" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-annie-creek-restaurant-pulled-pork.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Pulled pork and fries at Annie Creek</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-16" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop" class="wp-image-6519" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-gifts.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-17" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Rim Village Cafe Food Selection" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Rim Village Cafe Food Selection"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Rim Village Cafe Food Selection" class="wp-image-6524" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-cafe-grab-go.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Selecting some food at Rim Village Cafe</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-18" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Meal at Rim Village Cafe" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Meal at Rim Village Cafe"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Meal at Rim Village Cafe" class="wp-image-6523" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-rim-village-hotdogs-food.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Our $31 lunch at Rim Village Cafe</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurants Outside the Park</h3>



<p>Establishments outside the park are spread out, so it takes time to get to them. Since we stayed one night at <strong>Diamond Lake</strong> <strong>Resort</strong>, we dined at the restaurant there. We ordered burgers; the food took forever to get to us, and was cold and tasteless. We did have a decent view of the lake to take our minds off the food, though. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-19" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Restaurant Burger" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Restaurant Burger"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Diamond Lake Resort Restaurant Burger" class="wp-image-6532" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-diamond-lake-resort-burger.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Burger from Diamond Lake Resort Restaurant</figcaption></figure>



<p>We visited <strong><a href="https://www.unioncreekoregon.com/dining/beckies-cafe/">Beckie&#8217;s Cafe</a></strong> twice, and enjoyed quality food and service both times. Located on the west side of Crater Lake, Beckie&#8217;s has been around since 1926 and is known for its pie. We got a cheesesteak and a club sandwich, each with a side salad. I got an Angry Orchard cider (to make up for the salad), pretty standard but no complaints from me! They had a few local craft beers on draft, too. </p>



<p>The second time we visited, we had the same waitress who recognized us, and was friendly and helpful given my dairy allergy. She offered us an awkward high table next to the bar, which we happily accepted in lieu of waiting. This time we each got a Hunter Burger (no cheese on mine) with a fried egg and chipotle mayo with fries. The bun fell apart a bit, but it was still delicious.</p>



<p>A visit to Beckie&#8217;s wouldn&#8217;t be complete without trying the pie. Except I couldn&#8217;t eat it since it had dairy. Travis tried the peach and chocolate pie (on different visits) and they were both tasty. His favorite &#8211; chocolate &#8211; was rich, smooth, and silky with a light and fluffy whipped cream.</p>



<p>Overall, we were most impressed with Beckie&#8217;s Cafe and Crater Lake Lodge&#8217;s restaurant and Great Hall. Skip everything else and bring some canned tuna.  </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-20" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Beckie&#8217;s Cafe" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Beckie&#8217;s Cafe"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Beckie's Cafe" class="wp-image-6526" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-restaurant.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Beckie&#8217;s Cafe, outside of the park on the west side</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-21" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Cheese Steak from Beckie&#8217;s Cafe" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Cheese Steak from Beckie&#8217;s Cafe"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Cheese Steak from Beckie's Cafe" class="wp-image-6528" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-cheese-steak.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Travis enjoyed his cheesesteak at Beckie&#8217;s</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-ktnpblog-landscape-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg" data-rel="lightbox-image-22" data-rl_title="Crater Lake: Peach Pie from Beckie&#8217;s Cafe" data-rl_caption="" title="Crater Lake: Peach Pie from Beckie&#8217;s Cafe"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=900%2C600" alt="Crater Lake: Peach Pie from Beckie's Cafe" class="wp-image-6530" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=900%2C600 900w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?resize=405%2C270 405w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?w=2048 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/www.ktnpblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crater-lake-beckies-peach-pie-icecream.jpg?w=1800 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><figcaption>Beckie&#8217;s is known for its pie </figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Places</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/lodging-camping/crater-lake-lodge/">Crater Lake Lodge</a> | <a href="https://g.page/crater-lake-lodge?share">570 Rim Village Dr, Oregon 97604</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/dining/crater-lake-lodge-dining-room/">Dining Room</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.diamondlake.net/">Diamond Lake Resort</a> | <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/1wRGwouAra576wTk6">350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR 97731</a></li><li><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/dining/annie-creek-restaurant/">Annie Creek Restaurant</a> | <a href="https://g.page/annie-creek?share">569 Mazama Village, Crater Lake Hwy, OR 97604</a></li><li><a href="https://www.travelcraterlake.com/dining/rim-village-cafe/">Rim Village Cafe and Gift Shop</a> | <a href="https://g.page/rim-village-cafe?share">42.9110909, -122.1490059</a></li><li><a href="https://www.unioncreekoregon.com/dining/beckies-cafe/">Beckie&#8217;s Cafe</a> | <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3d4kCPK7Ve9gYeGa6">56484 OR-62, Prospect, OR 97536</a></li></ul>



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