Crater Lake's famously pure water and a newt that calls the lake home are under threat from the explosion of an invasive crayfish, leading to potential action under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The struggling population of Mazama newts are finding a new home at the High Desert Museum in Bend and the Oregon Zoo in Portland ...

A “cute little newt” has found itself in the middle of a fight between a leading environmental organization and the Trump administration. The Center for Biological Diversity on Thursday announced its ...

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon has been identified as one of seven notable Pacific Northwest landmarks in a Miami Herald travel feature. The article describes the lake’s volcanic origin from a ...

Formed nearly 8,000 years ago, Crater Lake sits atop Mount Mazama, part of the Cascade Range spanning northern California to southern British Columbia. Photograph by Jonathan Irish, Nat Geo Image ...

Crater Lake National Park, formed from the now-collapsed volcano Mount Mazama, is a must-see destination in Oregon. Visitors can enjoy over 100 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and boat tours ...

Oregon’s Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, will be closed for swimming and boat tours after this year. The closure is expected to last for a few years. If you’ve always wanted to ...