However, despite Crater Lake's global fame, it is not actually the deepest lake in North America. That honor goes to a little ...

With America’s deepest lake, miles of trails, and unmatched views, Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park is a natural wonder. Here’s how to visit. Formed nearly 8,000 years ago, Crater Lake ...

Take a dip in the cool setting of the volcano at Crater Lake KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON — Crater Lake has the clearest and deepest blue water in the United States. Its clarity surpasses Lake Tahoe given ...

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, and boat ...

Crater Lake saw an estimated 504,942 visitors in 2024, the lowest total since 2012 and a 33% decrease from the park’s peak year in 2016, according to park data. Visitation at the park typically ...

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's most mystical lakes, and adding to that mystique is the fact it is the deepest in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. The national park is a highly sought ...

A new concessioner at Crater Lake National Park has been a breath of fresh air. ExplorUS, the Kansas-based company in charge of Crater Lake’s lodging, dining, retail and boating operations ...

When Kevin Heatley took over as superintendent of Crater Lake National Park in January, he was excited to oversee one of Oregon’s most iconic sites, whose stunning vistas and volcanic formations ...

All other park roads will remain open, except for construction closures on East Rim Drive. Crater Lake National Park remains open and is accessible from Highway 62 on the western and southern routes.

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a construction project. The closure is expected to last for at least two years, ...

PORTLAND – Crater Lake is famous for its incredible views from the towering lip of the volcanic caldera, but some visitors are there to get a closer look at the deepest lake in the U.S.

Times are tough at Crater Lake National Park, where visitation sharply declined in 2024 and access to the lake via a main trail is set to soon close for years. On top of it all, the park's top ...