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Pro
Fantastic Lake and super study in Volcanism
Con
Not much to do as hiking trails and services were mostly closed
In a nutshell
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
GuthrieColin Says: The Chaski slide is a fairly noticeable landform on the caldera wall. The landslide is said to have happened after the collapse of Mt Mazama but before the lake filled in. When you are up next to it you can easily see how this huge mass of rock could have slipped down into...
GuthrieColin Says: Devil’s Backbone is a volcanic radial dike that was formed when lava was pushed into cracks in Mt. Mazama and cooled. The surrounding material (pumice and lava flows) has weathered away and now this dike has been uncovered. This landform may not seem all that impressive but...
Hopkid Says: Located down the road from the Rim Village, the Steel Visitor's Center is co-located with the Park Headquarters. Stop here before heading up the to crater rim for infomation on what is open/closed, scheduled park activities, hiking guides, etc. There is also a selection of...
mtncorg Says: This is the centerpoint for touristic activity in the Park. A summertime buzz of cars, people, ice cream cones and squirrels looking for handouts. The restored Crater Lake Lodge is here along with the ubiquitous Gift Shop and Cafeteria and a summertime Visitor Center. One of...
mtncorg Says: Rising 764 feet above the lake, Wizard Island - shaped as a sorcer's hat - is a classic cinder cone that formed after the collapse of Mt Mazama. The small crater atop Wizard Island impressed an early Oregon newsman enough for him to coin the name "Crater Lake'. You can take...
mtncorg Says: From the NE corner of the Rim Road, you take the trail down one mile to Cleetwood Cove. From there, you can take a boat tour lasting 1 3/4 hours which takes you around the lake, visiting both Wizard Island and the Phantom Ship. I recommend getting here early as it can get...
mtncorg Says: Drive or Bike around the Rim Road. It is a 33 mile road that circles the rim of the caldera. There are lots of pulloffs, where you can go and appreciate a new and different view of the lake and its blueness. Snow levels will vary the season the road is open from year to...
Martin75 Says: Crater Lake is definately one of the "hidden" treasures in the world. A volcanic wonder that while standing at the edge will leave you speechless. There are many places around the lake where you can stop and enjoy the breathtaking views. Be sure to use a whole day or more in...
Basaic Says: The last place I stopped on the rim drive was Vidae Falls. Vidae Falls comes from a creek flowing over a glacier formed cliff then drops 100 feet (30 meters) over a series of ledges. If you come here in the summer, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view of wildflowers...
Basaic Says: Pinnacles Overlook is located at the end of a 7 mile spur road, and is well worth the drive. The pinnacles are a collection of 100 foot (30 meter) tall spires eroded from the canyon walls. These are what is called “fossil fumaroles” and are where volcanic gas rose up through...
4 Reviews and 322 Opinions The Crater Lake Lodge is a classic National Park structure, full of lots of wood and rustic charm....
Annie Creek Restaurant: Buffet in the Park
Basaic Says: Right after the turnoff from Oregon Highway 62 for Crater Lake National Park you will find Mazama Village. Mazama Village has 40 rooms at The Cabins at Mazama Village; a restaurant and a store. The Annie Creek Restaurant serves a buffet consisting of different entrees,...
richiecdisc Says: This would be a tough place to visit without a car and there are no shuttles in the park itself. It is a premier biking park but the average visitor will be coming in a car. Crater Lake is located 250 miles and 5.5 hours southeast of Portland, Oregon. It's about 4 hours from...
richiecdisc Says: Crater Lake takes it origin in a massive eruption of 12,000 foot Mount Mazama some 7700 years ago. Part of the cascade range of volcanoes that includes more recent erupted Mount St. Helens, Mazama was sacred to Native Americans called Klamaths. The remnants of the huge peak...
richiecdisc Says: Crater Lake is undoubtedly deep, averaging 1500 feet which is the deepest average in the Western Hemisphere. It's top depth of nearly 2000 feet makes it the deepest in the United States and depending on who is doing the ranking, as high as the seventh deepest in the world....
mtncorg Says: The waters of Crater Lake are some of the clearest in the World. There are very few impurities within its waters - also no outlets and the water is from snow and rain. Deep blue colors are due to the Lake's depth. Of the visual spectrum, only the deep blue wavelengths are...
richiecdisc Says: Crater Lake National Park gets more than its share of snow. The Pacific Northwest is noted for precipitation and the lake's elevation and relative location to northwesterly winds makes for lots of it. The average snowfall is 44 feet per year so it's no wonder that the Rim...
richiecdisc Says: While the Pacific Crest Trail runs through the park and you could use a backpack if doing that, a small day pack will suffice for the relatively short trails around the lake. Good hiking boots should be worn even on short trails as they tend to be steep and rocky. Trails...
JLBG Says: The Lava Beds National monument (page to come) lies in the far north east corner of California, close to the Oregon border. It is a striking example of eruptions where the outer lava cools and gives a solid crust while the inner lava remains fluid enough to flow out, giving...
Basaic Says: Crater Lake’s “other island” is also very interesting. Phantom Ship Island got its name from the resemblance to a pirate ship. The island is much smaller than Wizard Island but is still as tall as a 16 story building. The island is composed of erosion-resistant rock that is...
Basaic Says: Wizard Island was formed during a second eruption some 400 years after the one that formed Crater Lake. It is a cinder cone volcano named after its resemblance to a wizards hat. There are numerous places along the rim drive to see the island but one of the best is Watchman...
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Crater Lake was formed about 7700 years ago when a 12,000 foot (3600 meter) volcano collapsed during a major eruption, believed to be the largest eruption in North America in the last 640,000 years....
Crater lake is Oregon’s only National Park but it is very beautiful. It encompasses about 180,000 acres and as a park attracts nearly half a million visitors each year. Some of the fun facts of Crater...
Humans use numbers to help them come to terms with the magnitude of the things they encounter. We especially like to know if it is the biggest. Knowing that Crater Lake is close to 2000 feet deep...
The purest body of water in the world!
Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon in the Cascade Mountain range, 160 km inland from the Pacific Ocean. Crater lake was born 7,700 years ago when Mount Mazama had a blasting eruption that blow...
Crater Lake is Oregon's 'National' Park
Oregon only has one 'National Park'. There is plenty of terrain that could probably be serving of the status, but it is probably better the way it is. National Parks have a way of attracting too much...
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The glorious and majestical crater lake!