Formed nearly 8,000 years ago, Crater Lake sits atop Mount Mazama, part of the Cascade Range spanning northern California to southern British Columbia. Photograph by Jonathan Irish, Nat Geo Image ...

If you’re planning to explore the Crater Lake area, you’ll find more than just the national park itself to enjoy. The surrounding region is filled with state parks that offer stunning views, hiking ...

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. “....they ...

Crater Lake is one of the most incredible national parks in the United States, a collapsed volcano filled with water so blue ...

The first thing you notice on the Cleetwood Cove Trail is a view of the lake teases you through the trees. The mile-long descent down into the caldera of Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park feels ...

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon will be accessible for free on Sept. 27. The National Park Service announced that National Public Lands Day will allow free admission to all national parks ...

Park visits may be down across Oregon, but 2025 was a big year for Crater Lake National Park. A total of 632,242 people visited the southern Oregon park last year, according to National Park Service ...

Crater Lake is a destination that sparks adventure and wanderlust. While thousands of people experience its top sights each ...

Today, they’re hidden behind the scenes of the park’s main attraction: Crater Lake. The epic size, dramatic framing and vivid blue of the 2,000-foot-deep lake never fail to dazzle visitors. Formed ...

While many public lands are still open amid the government shutdown, visitors should expect to find a mixed bag when it comes to what services are still available. Starting Wednesday, many government ...

From steaming geysers to mile‑deep rims and ice-carved summits, U.S. national parks contain a surprising number of ...