The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

PORTLAND – Crater Lake’s visitor numbers continued to fall in 2024, with the Oregon national park posting its lowest annual count in more than a decade. The remote park, famous for its blue ...

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 ...

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. This ...

At Crater Lake National Park, thousands of people hike down to the lake every year to swim in the shallows and dive from a 35-foot cliff face into the clear blue depths. They do this despite an ...