- Crater Lake National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range
- Crater Lake - U. S. National Park Service
Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption
- Plan Your Visit - Crater Lake National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
Consider these "top 10 tips" as essential to planning and enjoying a summer visit to Crater Lake National Park What to Know Accessibility Info Discover accessible trails, programs, activities, lodging, park pass and much more
- Crater Lake - U. S. National Park Service
Widely known for its rich blue color and extreme clarity, which averages 102 ft (31m) deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States It is one of the top ten deepest in the world Unlike other Cascade Mountain lakes, Crater Lake rarely freezes over in the winter due to the heat content of the enormous water volume
- History Culture - Crater Lake National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
Founded May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park seeks to preserve its natural and cultural resources For more information on research and using the Crater Lake Museum Archives collection, click here
- Things to Do - Crater Lake National Park (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS
Ninety miles of trails meander through diverse forests, and rise to peaks with views of the lake The historic 33-mile Rim Drive circles Crater Lake with views from 30 overlooks Opportunities to photograph landscapes, the lake, and wildflowers are countless
- Photo Gallery - Crater Lake National Park (U. S. National Park Service)
Photo Gallery Additional images can be found on the park's photostream on Flickr
- Kevin Heatley selected as superintendent of Crater Lake National Park
It is the fifth-oldest national park in the United States and the only national park in Oregon The park encompasses the caldera of Crater Lake, a remnant of Mount Mazama, a destroyed volcano, and the surrounding hills and forests
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