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

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

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 ...

Wilderness designation would save Crater Lake from degrading development plans inside the park, and wilderness on public lands around the park would further protect its integrity. Travel Oregon has ...

Crater Lake sits in a rugged portion of the Cascade Range and is famous for its deep, jewel-blue water. An impressive 20-mile ring of cliffs encloses the basin and adds to its magnificence. About a ...

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

PORTLAND, Ore.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a legal petition today with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Crater Lake newt (also known as the Mazama newt) under the ...

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.

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 ...