The mysterious ‘Old Man of the Lake’ and other Crater Lake secrets

Crater Lake’s stunning blue waters are just the beginning of what makes this natural wonder so captivating. Beneath the surface – both literally and figuratively – lies a world of mysteries, strange ...
Statesman Journal

How to explore Crater Lake National Park by boat for last time until 2029

Crater Lake's only legal water access point, Cleetwood Cove, will close from 2026-2029 for renovations. The final boat tour from Cleetwood Cove before the closure will be on Sept. 14. Nestled within ...
Statesman Journal

Explore Oregon Podcast: How to swim, boat, fish at Crater Lake for last time until 2029

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to swim, boat and fish in the waters of Crater Lake National Park for the last time ...

Visitors scramble to catch final days of these Crater Lake excursions before 3-year closure

Despite chilly temperatures, visitors are taking swims in Crater Lake before lakeshore access ends until 2029.
Oregonian

Oregon Zoo, National Park Service team up to save endangered Crater Lake newt

A tiny endangered newt found only in Crater Lake has a new crew of champions. The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday that it has teamed up with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum to try ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Sen. Wyden, conservation advocates say cuts to National Park Service impact Crater Lake

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Senator Ron Wyden spoke on Sunday about how cuts to the National Park Service are affecting Crater Lake, the state’s only national park. Officials say Crater Lake is ...