Welcome to Crater Lake, a breathtaking natural treasure in southern Oregon. Formed by the collapse of Mount Mazama nearly 8,000 years ago, this caldera lake reaches a depth of 1,949 feet (594 meters), ...

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Crater Lake, Oregon’s iconic deep blue caldera lake. Situated in Crater Lake National Park, it was created over 7,700 years ago following the eruption and ...

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's most mystical lakes, and adding to that mystique is the fact it is the deepest in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. The national park is a highly sought ...

The physics of mixing water layers — an interplay of wind, climate and more — makes lakes work. When it stops, impacts can ...