Two years ago when I first read about Crater Lake, I knew I had to visit. My wife and I visited in July 2018 and the park exceeded my expectations. My first overlook of the lake brought tears, experiencing one of the mist beautiful places in my life. After several miles of hiking and a boat tour of the lake, I’ve created fantastic memories. I can’t wait to go back.
Sincerely,
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake sits in a rugged portion of the Cascade Range and is famous for its deep, jewel-blue water. An impressive 20-mile ring of cliffs encloses the basin and adds to its magnificence.
State(s): Oregon
Established: 1902
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Greetings from Crater Lake National Park
I grew up living not more than 2.5 hours from Crater Lake National Park. It wasn't until I was 35-years-old that I was able to visit the park for the first time. My wife and four daughters joined me and we went during the winter time. Crater Lake National Park…
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Greetings from Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake was the first national park we visited during our cross-country road trip last year, and it set an impossibly high bar. My family was completely mesmerized by the caldera—the sheer intensity of the deep, sapphire-blue water looked almost painted against the rugged volcanic cliffs. The kids loved the…
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Greetings from Crater Lake National Park
I heard the Cleetwood Trail that connects Crater Lake rim with the lake's edge was going to close for renovation for several years at the end of summer, so I rushed to book a Wizard Island tour. I live in southern Oregon and have never taken the tour. I went…
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