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 ...

This beloved lakeside family resort has everything you need for an idyllic vacation - incredible dining, boat rentals, cabins ...

The alert is for Thousand Springs Sno-Park and Crater Lake Lodge. According to the weather service, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building." ...

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 ...

Mazama newts are finding a new home at the High Desert Museum and the Oregon Zoo due to their home at Crater Lake becoming ...

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

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 ...