Oregon’s public lands appear poised to stay open but at a reduced capacity during the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1. The outdoors or “open air” parts of Oregon’s national parks, ...

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 National Park is Oregon's only national park. It's also home to the deepest lake in the U.S., which is notable for its pristine waters and its formation within the caldera of Mount Mazama ...

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) – 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 ...

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon will be accessible for free on Sept. 27. The National Park Service announced that National Public Lands Day will allow free admission to all national parks ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Mazama newt used to be head honcho at Crater Lake. Found only in the lake's cold waters, this brightly-colored semiaquatic species used to be one of the top predators in its ...

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.

There’s a new head at Crater Lake National Park – for now. The National Park Service has named an interim superintendent following the abrupt departure of Kevin Heatly, who resigned in June after less ...