| Crater
Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views.
During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy
boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge,
camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails
including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance
visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which
is managed as wilderness. The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall
in the country, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities
mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair
weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe
hikes. |
Last eruption about 8000 years ago... |
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Mt Shasta, another extinct volcano
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Mt St Helens last erupted in 1976 ! |
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