Oregon's Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake is America's deepest lake and scientists consider it to be the cleanest and clearest large body of water in the world! It's vibrant blue color is a testament to it's purity and depth and is fed almost entirely by rain and snowfall, which averages 38-44 feet per year. Oregon's Mount Mazama collapsed after a major eruption thousands of years ago resulting in this spectacular natural jewel located in the Pacific Northwest.  The lake is more than 5 miles in diameter and is surrounded by 2,000' steep rock walls. Summer: Ranger guided boat tours with spectacular views of the Caldera walls from below the Rim", biking, hiking old growth forests and Crater Lake Lodge. Winter: Ranger guided snow shoeing, cross country skiing and Dancing Dozers". Learn what it takes to keep the main park road open all year and the re-opening of the Rim Drive for Spring.