Lakes throughout the Pacific Northwest take a long time to warm in the summer, and some of them, like the nearby 2,000-foot-deep Crater Lake, don’t warm up at all. I was cold already. Upon making ...

The Wyoming Department of Health is done notifying local health departments for the more than 200 guests from 38 states and seven countries potentially exposed to rabies while staying at the Jackson ...

On Day 47 of my PCT SOBO journey, I embarked on an adventure that combined hiking, breathtaking views, and a refreshing swim in Crater Lake—the deepest lake in the USA. This article recounts my ...

Sometimes the best getaways don’t require a plane ticket or a week’s worth of travel planning. For residents of Grants Pass, one of Oregon’s greatest natural wonders is practically in their backyard.

Between its mountain tops, coastline and majestic forests, Oregon beckons travelers to meander and explore. The Columbia ...

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 Lodge is one of those. PCT hikers fill its rustic dining room for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Tourists enjoy eggs, bacon, hash browns like normal people. PCT hikers demolish a double ...

Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Kevin Heatley has resigned, citing deep staffing cuts he says are unsustainable and damaging to a national treasure.

Kevin Heatley stepped down Friday as superintendent of Crater Lake National Park, as internal data shows a sharp decline in the National Park Service’s workforce.

It’s the deepest, purest lake in the country — and certainly the most beautiful. A visit to this national park is a magical experience, and you can make it even better by staying overnight at the ...

Crater Lake Lodge in Crater Lake National Park first opened in 1915, but the piecemeal approach to construction meant that, in the 1990s, the lodge was deemed unsafe and had to be rebuilt.

Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the U.S., will be closed to swimmers, boaters, and hikers until 2029. Other parts of Crater National Park will remain open.