The physics of mixing water layers — an interplay of wind, climate and more — makes lakes work. When it stops, impacts can ...

If you’re looking to explore the area around Crater Lake but don’t have hours to spend on long hikes, you’re in luck.... The post 5 Short Oregon Hikes With Big Payoffs Near Crater Lake for Quick ...

Crater Lake’s stunning blue waters are just the beginning of what makes this natural wonder so captivating. Beneath the surface – both literally and figuratively – lies a world of mysteries, strange ...

Oregon’s Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, will be closed for swimming and boat tours after this year. The closure is expected to last for a few years. If you’ve always wanted to ...

Crater Lake's only legal water access point, Cleetwood Cove, will close from 2026-2029 for renovations. The final boat tour from Cleetwood Cove before the closure will be on Sept. 14. Nestled within ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to swim, boat and fish in the waters of Crater Lake National Park for the last time ...