The remote park, famous for its blue-hued caldera lake, has seen a steady decline in visitors since 2016, when a record ...

The Center for Biological Diversity says Fish and Wildlife failed to protect newts under the Endangered Species Act. This ...

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a ...

If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few ...

The Center for Biological Diversity notified the Trump administration today that it intends to sue over the U.S. Fish and ...

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a construction project. The closure is expected to last for at least two years ...

Here's what's happening: Starting in 2026, the park will close the Cleetwood Cove Trail for repairs and improvements, and it's not expected to reopen until the summer of 2029. And since this is the ...

No, despite some headlines in newspapers and online sites, Crater Lake National Park is not “closing” in 2026.

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

Crater Lake and the popular Cleetwood Cove Trail will be closed to swimmers, boaters, and hikers until 2029. This summer will be the last chance for travelers to visit the lake until 2029.

Fancy a dip in America's deepest lake? You'll have to hurry, as officials have unveiled plans to ban open water swimmers after the summer season. Swimming in Crater Lake, in south western Oregon, will ...

Crater Lake and the popular Cleetwood Cove Trail will be closed to swimmers, boaters, and hikers until 2029. This summer will be the last chance for travelers to visit the lake until 2029. Several ...