Things to Do at the Park

Annie Springs Campground – June 17, 2007

If you go: From Medford, drive the Crater Lake Highway (Highway 62) to the West Entrance of Crater Lake National Park. After paying the $10-per-car entrance fee, turn right at the first road and continue to the large guest parking lot…

 

Pacific Crest Trail journey is a repeat performance – November 28, 2006

So many things could have stopped Scott Williamson on his record-setting 5,300-mile hike from the Mexican border to Canada and back on the Pacific Crest Trail, what hikers call yo-yoing the PCT.

 

See old-growth, National Creek Falls on short trail – November 17, 2006

National Creek Falls (No. 1053) is the perfect destination for a holiday outing with the family. It’s not too far to drive; it’s not too far to walk; and the scenery is spectacular, at least for anyone who likes big trees and waterfalls.

 

Mount Scott rewards hikers with a peak experience – September 29, 2006

You don’t have to be a mountain climber to tackle Mount Scott. The 10th highest peak in Oregon has a trail that’s so gently graded that anybody who can walk five miles can most likely reach the summit, and your reward will be a spectacular view of Crater Lake.

 

Block Island will be featured on ABC show – September 22, 2006

On Sunday, Good Morning America is scheduled to air a segment on the island’s success in preserving its open space.

 

Terry Richard picks Oregon’s best mountain hikes – August 6, 2006

The water of Crater Lake creates two islands. The lake’s fleet of tour boats lands on Wizard Island, allowing passengers to debark and hike the trial to the summit.

 

The essence of Oregon summer: visiting Crater Lake – July 23, 2006

If I had one wish for all Oregonians, it would be to see Crater Lake. My second wish would be that they spend a night at the Crater Lake Lodge or at least enjoy a superb meal in the dining room. Lucky for me, the lodge was the second night’s stop on a 10-day motorcycle trip my husband, Pete, and I took through Southern and Central Oregon.

 

Find haven of coolness along Red Blanket Creek – July 14, 2006

Red Blanket Creek tumbles out of the Sky Lakes Wilderness and flows west along the southern boundary of Crater Lake National Park. A trail along the north bank of the creek passes through stands of Douglas fir and grand fir on its way to two named waterfalls and several smaller unnamed cascades.

 

Hike of the Week: enjoy solitude, panorama on Crater Peak – September 2, 2005