“Spectacular scenery, dynamic cities and culinary adventures make it hard to run out of things to do in Oregon,” Lonely ...

Your first glimpse of Crater Lake is absolutely breathtaking! Its deep blue waters are unmatched anywhere else. How did ...

Crater Lake National Park, formed from the now-collapsed volcano Mount Mazama, is a must-see destination in Oregon. Visitors can enjoy over 100 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks ...

Ever wondered why some lakes are bright blue while others are green or brown? The answer lies in the way light interacts with ...

A black bear was recently seen swimming in Crater Lake and exploring Wizard Island for the first time in “many decades,” the National Park Service announced on Sept. 3. (Video by National Park ...

Note: The sole boat tour operator in the park – Explore Crater Lake – will not be running its tours in 2025 nor 2026. Oregon's lone national park, Crater Lake, is arguably one of the most ...

How to visit: Crater Lake National Park is in south central Oregon approximately 73 miles northeast of Medford. It is open year-round and requires an entry fee or a National Park pass to visit.

The newts live only in Oregon’s Crater Lake and their populations have crashed in recent years due to the expansion of introduced signal crayfish and warming lake temperatures from climate change.

Few rain/snow showers today, but a more intense round will bring more heavy snow and travel impacts for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Oregon offers some of the West Coast's most ... Yes No Formed 7,700 years ago after Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed, Crater Lake is America's deepest lake and makes for a superb lake vacation.