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C r a t e r L a k e  __Park Profile:__ Location: Crater Lake, OR 97604 GPS coordinates: N42°54.83238, W122°4.26252



Park size: The depth of this grand lake is 1958 feet General Climate: The climate of Crater Lake National Park is cool summers and moist winters with heavy snowfall.

**Figure 1 Summer Climate**

**Figure 2 Winter Climate**

Region of the US: Crater Lake is located in the south-central region of the U.S. state of Oregon Visitors per year: Crater Lake National Park attracts approximately 500000 visitors per year Most popular sites of the park: The Old Man in the Lake! A tree stump floating upright in the lake that had been there for many years. Wind currents enable the old man to travel to different locations around the lake. [] <--- more information on the old man in the lake.



** History **

Crater Lake was adopted as a National Park in 1902. William Gladstone Steel, known as ‘The Father of Crater Lake,’ found Crater Lake on August 15, 1885. He campaigned Congress for 17 years to designate Crater Lake as a national park



There were a few setbacks with Crater Lake on its way to becoming a national park. Construction of the lodges went through many troubles before they were complete, and insect problems kept people away before the problem was resolved. Crater Lake was discovered in 1885, and congress finally gave in after 17 years and made named it a national park. Crater Lake became a national park because of its unique physical features. It was formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption, and is the deepest lake in the United States. Crater Lake is not a historical site. Crater Lake is a completely naturally developed formation. There are no specific populations associated with Crater Lake. [] < More information on the history of Crater Lake

** Environmental Issues ** Weather plays a dramatic role at Crater Lake National Park. Winter, especially, shapes the landscape; snow generally begins to accumulate each year in October and doesn't melt in most places until the following June. Summer weather is more predictable, with warm, dry days, blue skies, and cool nights. Crater Lake partially fills a type of volcanic depression called a caldera that formed by the collapse of a 3,700 m (12,000 ft) volcano known as Mount Mazama during an enormous eruption approximately 7,700 years ago. The climactic (caldera-forming) eruption of Mount Mazama changed the landscape all around the volcano. more information on the eruption of Mount Mazama --> [] Fish are non-native to the lake; the lake had no fish to start with. Fish were introduced to Crater Lake by humans from 1888 to 1941. There are two types of fish currently living in the lake. Animals are seldom seen but are quite diverse in the Crater Lake ecosystem. All animals are wild; feeding them is prohibited because it will cause animals to lose their independence. Birds visit Crater Lake from surrounding areas and use virtually every habitat type in the park. Wildflowers bloom late and disappear early because of the long winter and short spring seasons at Crater Lake. The air quality related values of Crater Lake NP are those resources that are potentially sensitive to air pollution and include visibility, water quality, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. In 1977, the park was named a Class I air quality area, receiving the highest protection under the Clean Air Act. The water quality of Crater Lake is extremely safe and healthy. It is a national park so pollution of the lake and toxic waste materials in the lake are strictly prohibited. This keeps the lake clean, safe, and healthy. Crater Lake was formed by a giant volcanic eruption. It is located in a dormant volcano, so it is all volcanic rock. Over time, trees and other vegetation have grown around the lake. The water is still and calm depending on the weather conditions, because it is non-moving. It is a lake. There is no fire activity in Crater Lake because it is a lake, so fire cannot burn underwater. Crater Lake is being strictly preserved and conserved.

** R e c r e a t i o n a l A c t i v i t i e s  **

What activities are there for park visitors? Camping! Mazama Campground, located near Highway 62 at the Annie Springs entrance, offers 211 campsites from mid-June to early-October. Lost Creek Campground, located three miles off the East Rim Drive, is more secluded. It has 16 campsites for tents only [] <-- Camping page for Crater Lake Hiking! Crater Lake contains more than 90 miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy to strenuous. Many of these trails may be hiked in a single day. Additionally, thirty-three miles of the Pacific Crest Trail pass through the park, offering hikers magnificent views of the lake. [] <- Trail maps for hiking in Crater Lake Fishing! Kokanee Salmon and Rainbow Trout are both present in Crater Lake. No fishing license is required within the boundaries of Crater Lake National Park. The lake can be fished year-round except when weather prevents safe access. The only access to the lake is by the Cleetwood Trail located on the north side of Crater Lake. Cleetwood Cove provides about quarter mile of rocky shoreline for angling. [] <- Places to fish in Crater Lake Bicycling! One of the most popular and spectacular bicycle routes at Crater Lake is the 33-mile Rim Drive. The road is narrow with long, steep grades. Most cyclists start from the Park Headquarters area and ride around the lake clockwise, which puts one of the steepest and longest grades at the beginning of the trip.

Diving! Crater Lake is available for certified scuba divers. Permits are not required. Lake access requires a hike down Cleetwood Trail. Guests must be able to carry all of their equipment up and down the trail. where and how to scuba dive in crater lake --> []

Why would someone want to visit? Crater Lake is a beautiful, highly unappreciated national park. Visiting this wonderful lake is well worth ones time. The environment is beautiful, with many trees, plants, and aquatic creatures to capture ones attention. There are fun things to do both in and out of the lake. Camping, hiking, and biking are fun activities to do in the area around the lake, for those who have a fondness for adventuring in nature. Fishing is allowed, and there are some very exciting fishing spots around the lake that are ideal for a fishing escapade. An extremely unique thing that one can do in the lake is scuba diving! This gives a view of the amazing world under the water. The weather is beautiful year round. Whether its hot sun in the summer or swirling snow in the winter, adventuring around the lake is always fun. As stated in her internet story, Teri Barton shares what she does in a visit to Crater Lake.

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No matter who is involved, a visit to Oregon’s Crater Lake is a magical trip.

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