Katie Cornett was on a seven-day solo trip from Santa Monica, Calif. up coastal Highway 1 and into Oregon when she took this photo of Crater Lake in November 2011. "The winter sky and the water ...

Crater Lake is a caldera lake and is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of North America. Located in south-central Oregon, Crater Lake is a part of the Cascade Mountain range volcanic arc.

Because Crater Lake has so many snowstorms, the lake itself is visible only about half the time in winter. If it’s clear, you’ll be stopping for photos every few feet.

Winter offers an entirely different experience at Crater Lake National Park.

It’s Wednesday. The weekend is a distant memory and a future day in August. Let Crater Lake’s striking golden-mantled ground squirrels give you the strength to make it through the workweek.

In summer, cars crammed with children and camping gear, RVs and touring motorcycles slowly motorcade around Crater Lake’s 33-mile Rim Road. But during the depth of winter, the road is closed ...

A pair of photographers captured stunning images of the northern lights over Crater Lake in September.

Crater Lake, deepest lake in US, to close to swimmers and boaters for over 2 years The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Crater Lake in Oregon (Photo by: Bernard Friel/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The trail closures will last from 2026 - 2028.

Winter is rolling here at Mt. Bachelor and @kjredsnow is back making everyone jealous with photos of his tracks! Up to 10" in the forecast by tomorrow 😍! #mtbachelor #mtbachelorstoked ...

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. — Skiing and snowshoeing are not just the best ways to get around Crater Lake in the winter; they’re the only ways. Although the road to Crater Lake National ...