Marion C. "Rib" Ribble, died Dec. 17, 2003 in Klamath Falls of natural causes.

Plans to rehabilitate the superintendent's residence at Crater Lake -- part of a series of restoration projects in the Munson Valley Historic District -- are now available for public review.

Public comments on a plan to rehabilitate the historic superintendent's house at Crater Lake National Park are being requested by the National Park Service.

Items that once found their way to garbage cans are finding their way to recycling bins as part of an expanding conservation effort by Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Crater Lake National Park's concessionaire.

East Rim Drive was closed earlier this week. Wednesday park officials announced the closure of the North Entrance Road and Rim Drive.

Park officials said the recent series of storms has created snow and icy road conditions that resulted in the usual seasonal closure. The North Entrance and the West Rim Drive, however, reopened Monday. Those roads will be closed when snow covers those routes.

When three new composite tour boats, built by Modutech Marine (Tacoma, Wash., U.S.A.), were delivered to Oregon's famed Crater Lake in July, the means used to move the custom-built 15,000-lb, 48-passenger craft to the road-inaccessible lake - situated in the crater of extinct volcano Mt. Mazama - were as unique as the boats themselves.

Christina Lilienthal, a former Klamath Falls resident, has been appointed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski to the Oregon TravelInformation Council.

County claims Crater Lake - October 16, 2003

And now it's official, since Klamath County on Wednesday adopted the slogan "Home of Crater Lake."

Look up - Skies above Crater Lake are clear, too - September 25, 2003

Owen Hoffman, a former Crater Lake park ranger and member of the Crater Lake Institute, said Crater Lake and other national parks are "also major destinations for tourists in general, many of whom have little knowledge of the night sky.

The Friends of Crater Lake, a group formed to assist with programs at Crater Lake National Park, is taking an active role in the park's upcoming centennial celebrating 100 years as a national park.

Interior Secretary Gale Norton has canceled plans to visit Crater Lake National Park this week because she is instead attending a special meeting in Washington, D.C.

Sinnott Memorial Overlook: new exhibit provides answers - September 02, 2003

Thanks to a dazzling new exhibit a the Sinnott Memorial Overlook, the open parapet built in 1930 high on the caldera wall above Crater Lake, visitors to Crater Lake National Park are better understanding the park's geological history.

Having just completed the 28th year of the Crater Lake Rim Run and Marathon, my wife and we would like to express our thanks to our supporters and the 130 to 150 dedicated volunteers who yearly man the positions along the course in Crater Lake National Park.

The popular scenic boat tours on Crater Lake were stymied this summer, but they were back in business Sunday as new, retooled boats began operating.

Rehabilitation work will be done on 7.7 miles of the West Entrance Road, also known as the Highway 62, from Crater Lake National Park's west boundary to the Mazama intersection in the park.

A geological tour of Crater Lake National Park's Rim Drive area will be given Saturday by Dr. Charles "Charlie" Bacon, a volcanic geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.

Conditions at the start of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon couldn't have been more different from those in Tempe, Ariz.

Klamath Falls native wins marathon - August 11, 2003

Klamath Falls native Randy Bailey battled through stomach pains to win his first Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon title in a time of 2 hours, 56 minutes and 58 seconds, more than 12 minutes ahead of his nearest competitor.

More than one runner has cursed the long, steep, windy hill that culminates at the finish line of the 13-mile run of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon.

Four 1960s-era tour boats named after people who figured prominently in the history of concession operations at Crater Lake National Park were flown out of the lake Tuesday and replaced by a trio of new-generation vessels named for Southern Oregon rivers.

Charles Bacon, a volcanic geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, will receive the Centennial Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at Crater Lake from the Crater Lake Institute's board of directors.

After celebrating its 100th year as a national park in 2002, the nation's sixth-oldest park is back to normal operations this year.

New fleet for Crater Lake - July 07, 2003

A new generation of tour boats, which park officials say will be cleaner, quieter and more fuel-efficient, are scheduled to be flown by helicopter to Wizard Island on July 22 and, if all goes well, begin carrying visitors around the lake July 26.

Rim Drive is open - July 07, 2003

Chuck Lundy, Crater Lake National Park's superintendent, said the opening means park visitors "may now enjoy the spectacular views of Crater Lake from all of the many vista points along this scenic drive."

North entrance ready for travel: road to Crater Lake near Fort Klamath open to travelers - June 07, 2003

The opening means that northbound summer travelers can enter the park via the south entrance near Fort Klamath....

Hartzog's honored - May 29, 2003

During his tenure, his most enduring and beloved contribution was creation of a Volunteers In Parks (VIP) program. In his honor, and in celebration of National Volunteer Week, the National Park Service and National Park Foundation created the George B. Hartzog Jr. Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

Crater Lake ski patrol earns national honors - May 29, 2003

This isn't the season for cross country skiing, but for members of the Crater Lake National Park Ski Patrol it is a time for celebrating.

Comments sought for Rim Village project - May 25, 2003

Public comments are wanted on the environmental effects of rehabilitating the cafeteria building and relocating parking at Crater Lake National Park's Rim Village.

Look at the local top 10 attractions first - May 12, 2003

So, what about Klamath Basin top 10 recreation destinations? It is a list that changes, partly based on the season.

Crater Lake back to normal, spectacular self - May 12, 2003

Park crews try to open the section of Rim Drive between Rim Village and the North Entrance by late May or early June.

National Award for Crater Lake Ski Patrol - April 29, 2003

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation recently announced the winners of the first annual George B. Hartzog, Jr. Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. The award for outstanding volunteer service by a group went to the Crater Lake National Park Volunteer Ski Patrol.

Fee collection starts Saturday: unpredictable weather opens Crater Lake's busy season - April 24, 2003

Heavy snows have soaked the park in recent weeks. Snow that fell overnight and early today pushed the on-ground total back above 100 inches. And, even though the weather is better for cross country skiing than sightseeing, entrance fees will be collected at the park's south entrance station beginning Saturday.

Volcanic Scenic Byway gets large grant: Volcanic half-million to be spent on California section of scenic road - April 21, 2003

The California portion of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway and All American Road, which runs from the Oregon-California state line on Highway 97 to Lassen Volcanic National Park, was recently awarded two grants from the Federal Highway Administration for a $490,600.

Local pair to help promote the Volcanic, All American Scenic road - February 03, 2003

Two Klamath County people will join a two-state board to promote the Volcanic Legacy Scenic By-Way All American Road.

County repaid for Crater Lake license loan - January 07, 2003

Popularity of the Crater Lake centennial license plates is proving to be good news for Klamath County.