Why Visit Crater Lake National Park?
1. How often do you get to see a lake formed in the crater of an ancient collapsed volcano? 2. Take your choice of camping or staying in an historic lodge or a hotel. 3. Hike through lush, Old Growth forest. 4. Learn fascinating facts about the park, including how fire helps maintain a healthy relationship between the forest and surrounding land. 5. Discover that material possessions, no matter how much you like them, are not your richest asset. 6. Just outside the park, you can sign up for river rafting excursions lasting a half day or several days. Experience whitewater rafting at its best. 7. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through seven national parks, including Crater Lake. If you wish to hike and stay overnight, get a backcountry permit. 8. Scuba divers discover the deepest lake in the United States, and one of the clearest freshwater lakes in the world. 9. Crater Lake National Park receives over 500 inches of snow each year. Winter lasts nine full months. (Skiiers, are you listen
