A wilderness designation will preserve Crater Lake, its wildlife and its outdoor recreation opportunities forever. It's time to give this iconic park the protection it deserves. Crater Lake has been ...

and you’ll likely spot views of the lake along with wildflowers and wildlife during your trek. Though Crater Lake is mostly dog-friendly, there are some hikes dogs aren’t allowed on ...

The demise of the Crater Lake newt, also known as the Mazama newt ... nonprofit that is petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the newt as an endangered species.

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. About a ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— In response to a legal petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the Crater Lake newt (also known as the Mazama ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a legal petition today with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Crater Lake newt (also known as the Mazama newt) under the ...

This summer will be the last chance to swim or take a boat tour in the waters of Crater Lake for an extended period.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crater Lake’s most popular trail and the only one that has access to the water will be closed to the public for up to three years for construction, beginning in 2026 ...

This year will be the last summer to swim and do boat tours at Crater Lake until 2029, due to construction on the lake's only accessible trail.

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 ...

Crater Lake National Park will begin a multi-year project in 2026 to rehabilitate the heavily-used Cleetwood Cove Trail and ...