9/18, Wednesday, we started at Nike's headquarter. However, when I went to inquire at the front desk, I was told that this is a closed campus, and we had to leave. As I was only able to find a parking spot far away from the main entrance, just walking there gave me a glimpse of the manicured campus. Nice trails everywhere, a lovely lake, evenly trimmed trees bordering the parking rows in a park-like setting.
Crater Lake National Park is about 4 hours away straight. After checking into a motel, we headed into the park at around 3:30pm. The lake is as blue as I remembered. This time, we didn't hike down to the shore. Instead, we just drove around the rim and took pictures. We ate dinner while waiting for the sunset on the eastern rim. Pretty enough, but just like any other lake, because the deep blue color doesn't show at sunset. I like the lake better under blue sky and direct sun.
The next day, 9/19, we entered the park in dark. Hiked up Watchman Peak lookout to wait for the sunrise. Cold. As you can see in the photo, dad has a hotel blanket on. For other hikes in the park, check out this PDF.
After our breakfast at hotel, we headed north towards Bend, detoured to Newberry national monument. Our first stop is Paulina peak via a not-very-good gravel road. Great view: 2 Paulina lake, a large obsidian flow, mountains far and close. We later walked at the edge of the flow, appreciated how tall the flow was and how shiny the obsidian rocks are. 
Had lunch next to one of the lakes before returning to the main road.
Next, we visited Lava River Cave, a mile-long lava tube. Had to borrow a kerosene lamp for $5. It's pretty big. Not as wet as I thought. Then we drove up a lava dome, which needs a timed access pass, or you could walk up. Since it's after labor day and during the week, the pass is easily available. Not bad view up there.
We bought dinner in Bend and ate at Smith Rock state park waiting for the sunset. Plenty picnic tables. A $5 day use fee, or $30/annual, 50/2-year.
The next day, 9/20, dad and I hiked the Misery Ridge Loop. It goes up into the rocks, scales the summit with great views of the surrounding area, follows the ridge to Monkey Face, and all the way down to the river. Lastly a flat walk along the river. Very pleasant. Less than 4 miles. Highly recommended. 
It also allows us to walk close to all these climbers, and "sky walker" between two peaks (see the last image). Fun to watch what they do. An online trail map is available in PDF.
