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 ...

Oregon’s public lands appear poised to stay open but at a reduced capacity during the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1. The outdoors or “open air” parts of Oregon’s national parks, ...

Not far into the 20th century, on May 22, 1902, Crater Lake became the fifth national park in the United States. Today, it remains the only national park in Oregon. Since the redesignation of the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – On October 14, 2023, an annular eclipse will pass over Oregon and Crater Lake, the state’s only national park, will fall directly in the eclipse’s path. Already, eager ...

Mazama Newt photographed near Crater Lake National Park. Photo by Kyle Kosma / High Desert Museum. The Oregon Zoo, in partnership with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum, has rescued ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Looking to gaze upon the stars? If you’re in Oregon, you’re a road trip away from the best place seat in the country. Crater Lake located in southwest Oregon was named the best ...

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 ...

OREGON, USA — Visitors considered Crater Lake National Park the "most beautiful" of all national parks in 2023, according to a survey by Travel Lens. Based on Google Maps reviews, the Travel Lens team ...

A short walk leads to Little Crater Lake, a tiny spring-fed pool near Mount Hood and Tomothy Lake with vivid colors and easy ...

The struggling population of Mazama newts are finding a new home at the High Desert Museum in Bend and the Oregon Zoo in Portland due to their own climate becoming increasingly challenging. The newts, ...

Sited near the deepest canyon in North America and a 2.4 million-acre national forest, this small city is a charming base ...