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

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 ...
KGW8

Oregon Zoo launches new plan to save the Crater Lake newt

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Mazama newt used to be head honcho at Crater Lake. Found only in the lake's cold waters, this brightly-colored semiaquatic species used to be one of the top predators in its ...
Statesman Journal

Hiker rescued from waterline after spending night in caldera at Crater Lake National Park

A 26-year-old man visiting from Delaware was rescued from the waterline at Crater Lake National Park on July 13 after apparently staying in the lake's caldera overnight. The man was eventually picked ...