This summer is the last one to swim or explore Crater Lake by boat until 2029. Here's what it's like to adventure at the ...

The title comes from Readers Digest, which included Crater Lake on its list of “America’s most swimmable lakes.” A “swimmable ...

An emergency closure has been issued for the length of the popular Fall Creek area east of Eugene in response to the ...

The serene sapphire waters of Crater Lake National Park, a jewel in America's crown of natural beauty, are currently reflecting a troubled image: a severe staffing crisis that recently led to the ...

Crater Lake saw an estimated 504,942 visitors in 2024, the lowest total since 2012 and a 33% decrease from the park's peak year in 2016, according to park data.

Since he started at Crater Lake in January, Kevin Heatley has seen Crater Lake’s permanent workforce cut in half, and onboarding seasonal staff was delayed by a month. "Things are not OK," he said.

As support for national parks wanes, Crater Lake’s former leader says he had to walk away By Courtney Sherwood (OPB) and Allison Frost (OPB) June 4, 2025 6:44 p.m.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Crater Lake National Park Superintendent Kevin Heatley has resigned, citing deep staffing cuts he says are unsustainable and damaging to one of the nation’s natural ...

The iconic Prospect Historic Hotel has suddenly closed its doors, leaving its future uncertain less than a year after new ownership took over. Callers to the hotel now hear a recorded message that ...

Crater Lake saw an estimated 504,942 visitors in 2024, according to park data. And while that is down from 756,344 in 2016, Klamath Falls Mayor Carol Westfall says that her city nonetheless relies ...

The announcement comes just days before Crater Lake National Park prepares to open the north entrance to the park, officially signaling the beginning of the park's 2025 summer season.