Lakes throughout the Pacific Northwest take a long time to warm in the summer, and some of them, like the nearby 2,000-foot-deep Crater Lake, don’t warm up at all. I was cold already. Upon making ...

On Day 47 of my PCT SOBO journey, I embarked on an adventure that combined hiking, breathtaking views, and a refreshing swim in Crater Lake—the deepest lake in the USA. This article recounts my ...

Between its mountain tops, coastline and majestic forests, Oregon beckons travelers to meander and explore. The Columbia ...

Sometimes the best getaways don’t require a plane ticket or a week’s worth of travel planning. For residents of Grants Pass, one of Oregon’s greatest natural wonders is practically in their backyard.

Discover stunning Oregon lakes perfect for a peaceful weekend escape, from Crater Lake’s sapphire depths to hidden forest ...

Mazama newts are found only in Crater Lake, but an invasive predator has been pushing this species to the brink of extinction.

The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday that it has teamed up with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum to try to save the endangered Crater Lake newt with a new captive breeding program in ...

The Oregon Zoo is launching an emergency plan to save newts that are native to Crater Lake from extinction, the zoo announced Thursday.

Hikers navigate switchbacks on the steep Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only path to the shore of Crater Lake in Oregon.

In a bid to prevent the extinction of the Mazama newt, the Oregon Zoo will bring 19 of these rare amphibians to the zoo's ...

No list is exhaustive, but here are 10 of the best stargazing locations in North America that fall into the coveted Bortle 1 to 2 range.