You can go from sunny and nice to snowy and cold faster than you really want it to. The 183,224-acre (74,148-hectare) Crater Lake National Park in Oregon was established on May 22, 1902.

Perhaps the most scenic entry to Crater Lake is Oregon 62 from Fort Klamath. The road is lined with mature, red-barked ponderosa pines -- the kind of giants that travelers expect to see in the West.

Crater Lake, located in southern-central Oregon, is famous for its stunning deep blue color and exceptional water clarity. Formed around 7,700 years ago by the collapse of Mount Mazama, it sits ...

Crater Lake, one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, according to Travel Oregon: Why it's a wonder: The lake is the deepest in the United States, second in North America and ninth in the world at 1,949 ...

Crater Lake is one of the top10 deepest lakes in the world. It was previously a volcano, but following a massive eruption thousands of years ago, the mountain structure eventually collapsed and ...

Crater Lake National Park: A 7-day entrance pass is $30 per car, payable by debit or credit card or Apple or Samsung pay (no cash accepted). Find maps, hiking trail information and other details ...

Ian McCluskey / OPB Oregon Field Guide Circling Crater Lake In Winter Is No Summer Picnic By Ian McCluskey (OPB) Crater Lake, Oregon Oct. 5, 2017 12:15 p.m.

Crater Lake is worth millions Travel Oregon has billed Crater Lake as one of the state’s “seven wonders,” and the park is a major economic engine, especially for nearby communities. More than 750,000 ...