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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 has it all – hikes, mountains, and waterfalls! Plaikni Falls are twin waterfalls that sit a short distance from ...

Boasting deep blue water and dozens of panoramic hikes, Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s most awe-inspiring landmarks. The lake ...

Crater Lake is famous for its incredible views from the towering lip of the volcanic caldera, but some visitors are there to get a closer look at the deepest lake in the U.S. This summer will be ...

This coming summer will be the last chance to swim or take a boat tour in the waters of Crater Lake for three years. Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal pathway to the shoreline of the United ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — This summer is your last chance to swim at Crater Lake for a couple of years. The National Park Service is closing off the Cleetwood Cove Trail for construction after the ...

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 ...