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 ...

Crater Lake is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the United States. With its deep blue water, sheer cliffs, and surrounding forests, this national park feels like a world apart. Formed ...

The Mazama newts are a unique subspecies of newts. They evolved over hundreds of years in Oregon’s Crater Lake after being cut off from tributaries, and can’t be found anywhere else in the world as a ...

Nestled within the Cascade Range is an Oregon treasure — the great, blue 1,949-foot-deep Crater Lake — Oregon’s only national park and the deepest lake in the U.S. Although it’s a 20-square-mile lake, ...

Crater Lake and the popular Cleetwood Cove Trail will be closed to swimmers, boaters, and hikers until 2029. This summer will be the last chance for travelers to visit the lake until 2029. Several ...

Contemplating a trek to our neighboring state? Oregon offers experiences for every taste, from wine and beer lovers to nature enthusiasts. “Spectacular scenery, dynamic cities and culinary adventures ...

The struggling population of Mazama newts are finding a new home at the High Desert Museum in Bend and the Oregon Zoo in Portland due to their own climate becoming increasingly challenging. The newts, ...