At Crater Lake National Park, the deepest lake in the U.S. is slated to close to swimmers and boaters for two years.

ASO, Kumamoto Prefecture--Tourists could enjoy the rare view of the lake in the No. 1 crater of Mount Nakadake in the Aso volcano complex here turned green for the first time in six years.

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

This coming summer will be the last chance to swim or take a boat tour in the waters of Crater Lake for an extended period. Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal pathway to the shoreline of the ...

Crater Lake is famous for its incredible views from the towering lip of the volcanic caldera, but some visitors are there to get a closer look at the deepest lake in the U.S. This summer will be ...

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a construction project. The closure is expected to last for at least two years ...

Crater Lake National Park's Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only legal access point to the lake, will close in 2026 for a construction project. The closure is expected to last for at least two years ...

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK — No, despite some headlines in newspapers and online sites, Crater Lake National Park is not “closing” in 2026. “It’s not closing at all,” said Marsha McCabe ...

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK — No, despite some headlines in newspapers and online sites, Crater Lake National Park is not “closing” in 2026. “It’s not closing at all,” said Marsha McCabe ...

PORTLAND – Crater Lake is famous for its incredible views from the towering lip of the volcanic caldera, but some visitors are there to get a closer look at the deepest lake in the U.S. This ...