View the reflections of the pine trees that wrap around the edge of Mirror Lake, one of two lakes accessible from the trail The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For ...

A visit to Oregon’s Crater Lake has always been on my bucket list. From the first time I saw photos of this impossibly blue lake, with its conelike island piercing the calm water, I was mesmerized.

Join Rose and Kelsey on a morning hike to Crater Lake in the Maroon Bells Wilderness Area. Permits are required to drive up to the Maroon Lake Parking Area: https ...

Crater Lake Trail is one of several spectacular hikes within Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The 3.5 mile out-and-back trail, which starts at the Maroon Lake parking area, is considered moderately ...

The light, porous cinders that put a roll and crunch in your step on the mountain trail that leads to Crater Lake belie the site’s fiery origins. When viewed from the dusty dirt roads that pass by its ...

Boasting deep blue water and dozens of panoramic hikes, Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s most awe-inspiring landmarks. The lake was formed by the destructive eruption of Mount Mazama almost 8 thousand ...

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is dedicating one of its 52 annual field days in the Maroon Bells Wilderness to building wooden check steps — effectively a waterbar — to improve the sustainability and ...

The first time I laid eyes on Crater Lake National Park was eight years ago, when my husband and I had just finished our big move from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest. Since our cross-country ...

The scene: The water of Crater Lake creates two islands. The lake's fleet of tour boats lands on Wizard Island, allowing passengers to debark and hike the trial to the summit. The Phantom Ship, the ...