1997
'Leisurely' viewing envisioned at
rim
- December 10, 1997
The Crater Lake rim area will lose some of its commercial look in
favor of a distinctly 1930s appeal in time for the 21st century
under a $15 million proposal to make Oregon's only national park
more visitor-friendly.
Since you asked -
December 04, 1997
About 18 months ago an experimental helicopter crashed and sank
to the bottom of Crater Lake. Has the helicopter ever been
retrieved? And if not, are there any plans to retrieve it and the
bodies?
Chilly storm delivers snow to
higher areas - October 10, 1997
A cool, early-season storm dumped as much as two inches
of rain on much of the Rogue Valley Wednesday, and lingering
snow showers could make for hazardous driving in mountain
passes today.
Area tourist industry rebounds:
recreational activities lead the list of high visitor volume
- September 10, 1997
Visitor industries are reporting gains of 5 to 13 percent
from last summer's activity, says Patti Bills, director of
the Medford Visitors & Convention Bureau.
Fire scorches acre of Wizard
Island
- July 23, 1997
The fire started late Monday morning and smoldered through Tuesday afternoon.
It blackened manzanita brush, grass and four trees in steep terrain on the
600-acre island.
Crater Lake tour boats start
season today
- June 28, 1997
Park rangers will lead interpretive boat tours daily for the balance of the
summer. The two-hour trips take visitors around the perimeter of the lake.
Scientists say Crater Lake is
clearer than ever
- June 27, 1997
Scientists who monitor Crater Lake discovered Wednesday that they could see
43.3 meters (142 feet) into the deep blue waters. That's the clearest the lake
has been since recording started in 1896, said Mark Buktenica, Crater Lake's
aquatic ecologist.
Campers may find more than just serenity
-
June 25,
1997
For campers in search of a little peace and quiet in the great Southern
Oregon outdoors, the biggest threat to their plans in area campgrounds is rowdy
neighbors.
