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.

PORTLAND – Crater Lake’s visitor numbers continued to fall in 2024, with the Oregon national park posting its lowest annual count in more than a decade. The remote park, famous for its blue ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

(USA TODAY) — 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 ...

Potential legal action to protect the Crater Lake newt, which lives only in Crater Lake, is being threatened by the Center for Biological Diversity. Chelsea Stewart-Fusek, an endangered species ...

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

Crater Lake and the popular Cleetwood Cove Trail will be closed to swimmers, boaters, and hikers until 2029. This summer will be the last chance for travelers to visit the lake until 2029.

Known for their grand lobbies and distinctive architecture, America's best national park lodges are almost as impressive as ...