CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

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Crater Lake National Park is located in southern Oregon and is known for its beautiful blue lake surrounded by towering cliffs. The lake was formed over 7,000 years ago when a volcano collapsed and filled with rain and snowmelt. There are many reasons to visit Crater Lake National Park, including hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The park also offers opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.

One of the most popular points of interest in the park is Wizard Island, a volcanic cinder cone that rises up from the lake. Visitors can take a boat tour to the island and hike to the summit for stunning views of the lake. Another popular attraction is Rim Drive, a 33-mile scenic road that circles the lake and offers breathtaking views from multiple viewpoints.

Interesting facts about the park include that Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, with a maximum depth of 1,943 feet. The lake also has no inflowing or outflowing streams, making it one of the clearest and purest bodies of water in the world. Additionally, the park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including black bears, elk, and bald eagles.

The best time of year to visit Crater Lake National Park is from July to September, when the weather is warm and the park is fully open. However, visitors should be aware that snow can fall at any time of year, and some roads and trails may be closed due to snow or other weather conditions.

Air Quality Alert
Until 2024-07-29T12:00:00-07:00 National Weather Service
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...until at least Monday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires burning in the region. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Eastern Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties through at least Monday due to smoke from surrounding fires. The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

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