A massive landslide would have dammed the Colorado River, forming a deep lake that has since dried up. A meteorite impact ...

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 ...

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 ...

This summer will be the last chance to swim or boat in the icy waters of Crater Lake until at least 2029, as the National Park Service prepares to begin a major renovation of the park’s single ...

Visitors can now reserve their spot on a boat tour at Crater Lake National Park this summer, the last time the iconic cruises will be offered until 2029. “We look forward to welcoming guests ...

Crater Lake, Oregon's only national park, in 2016. Mark Schuster / U.S. Department of the Interior In order to accommodate tourists during the holiday weekend, the National Parks Service has ...

Oregon's lone national park, Crater Lake, is arguably one of the most beautiful alpine lakes on the planet. More than 7,700 years ago, an ancient volcano named Mount Mazama erupted and caused ...

Joshua Tree National Park is putting out the word: If you’re heading to the high desert for this summer's Perseid meteor shower, get ready for crowds. Last August, massive crowds poured into the ...

Crater Lake, with Wizard Island center, is seen on July 17, 2021. Oregon's only national park is the deepest lake in the U.S. Meagan Cuthill / OPB ...