The Stargazing At Oregon's Crater Lake Is Out-Of-This-World
By Sarah McCosham|Published May 04, 2021
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Crater Lake is easily one of the most wondrous places on the planet – and it’s right here in The Beaver State. Crater Lake’s endless, cerulean blue waters never fail to take our breath away, and it’s truly a place to revisit time and time again. Full of abundant beauty, Crater Lake is particularly ravishing at night, when the moon and stars take the stage. With little in the way of light pollution, the stargazing at Crater Lake is exceptional — an only-in-Oregon adventure you must add to your bucket list.
One of Oregon's most stunning natural wonders, Crater Lake is undeniably alluring.
At 1,949 feet deep, it’s the deepest lake in the United States.
The cleanest, largest lake in the country, Crater Lake’s water is supplied completely from snow and rain; there are no inlets from other water sources.
If you are curious enough to remain outdoors after dark, you're in for one of Mother Nature's most marvelous shows.
Listed by the National Park Service’s Dark Sky Team as among the top 10 dark sky locations in the National Park System, the beauty of the night sky at Crater Lake is extraordinary.
Because the caldera is so isolated, there is virtually no light pollution to compete with the night sky. This allows you to see millions of distant stars, far more than you would in town.
Stargazing at Crater Lake is best on nights without clouds or a full moon.
Watch for reflections in the water for a real treat!
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A geological wonder, Crater Lake has long been a sacred space to Native American tribes in the PNW. The Klamaths, for example, considered it to be a spiritual place that only those with great wisdom could comprehend.
And after stargazing at Crater Lake, you'll undoubtedly consider it sacred, too.
Stargazing at Crater Lake really is something everyone must do in their lifetime. It’s a grounding, transformative experience that will leave you in such awe of nature. For more information about this adventure, including the best times to try it out, check out this helpful article from the Crater Lake Institute.
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