These 14 Photos Of Oregon's Crater Lake Are The Next Best Thing To Being There In Person
By Catherine Armstrong|Published March 30, 2020
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Crater Lake is Oregon’s most famous jewel, and it’s truly a magnificent natural wonder. It’s a favorite for both locals and tourists, but not everyone can see it in person. Here are 14 photos of the lake that will remind you of its beauty.
Crater Lake National Park covers 183,224 acres. Its most famous feature is Crater Lake.
Crater Lake fills the caldera of Mount Mazama. It's an azure jewel in south-central Oregon, and with a depth of 1,949 feet, it has the distinction of being the deepest lake in the country.
Crater Lake was formed fairly recently - just 7,700 years ago, when the volcano erupted and collapsed one of the tallest peaks. Native Americans witnessed the event.
There are few places in the world as stunning as Crater Lake. The water is incredibly clean and clear, so sunlight is able to penetrate far into its depths.
