Though it's not quite as large as Crater Lake, this spot south of Mt. Hood offers stunning water views, nearby trails, and ...

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's most mystical lakes, and adding to that mystique is the fact it is the deepest in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. The national park is a highly sought ...

A small but mighty cohort of endangered newts is showing promise in Portland. Last August, the Mazama newt — an amphibian species found only in Crater Lake — moved into the Oregon Zoo’s conservation ...

Crater Lake National Park is not only home to the deepest lake in the United States but also serves as a breathtaking natural landmark in Oregon. Known for its strikingly blue waters and dramatic ...

The Oregon Zoo, in partnership with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum, has rescued 19 Mazama newts from Crater Lake National Park in an attempt to save the species from extinction.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is launching an emergency plan to save newts that are native to Crater Lake from extinction, the zoo announced Thursday. The zoo is teaming up with the National ...

Oregon’s Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, will be closed for swimming and boat tours after this year. The closure is expected to last for a few years. If you’ve always wanted to ...

The struggling population of Mazama newts are finding a new home at the High Desert Museum in Bend and the Oregon Zoo in Portland due to their own climate becoming increasingly challenging. The newts, ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to swim, boat and fish in the waters of Crater Lake National Park for the last time ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Looking to gaze upon the stars? If you’re in Oregon, you’re a road trip away from the best place seat in the country. Crater Lake located in southwest Oregon was named the best ...

Crater Lake on a hazy afternoon Aug 4, 2021, caused by wildfires in southern Oregon. (Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle) Kevin Heatley, who led the park for just five months, resigned June 30 ...

Contemplating a trek to our neighboring state? Oregon offers experiences for every taste, from wine and beer lovers to nature enthusiasts. “Spectacular scenery, dynamic cities and culinary adventures ...