The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

Several years ago, our family stood at the rim of Crater Lake, amazed at the astonishing blue body of water, beautifully ringed by steep pitched mountains. Along with the larger Wizard Island ...

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a construction project. The closure is expected to last for at least two years ...