Crater Lake

Thousands of years ago, Mount Mazama erupted explosively covering the region in ash, collapsing under its weight and subsequently leaving behind the basin of Crater Lake National Park. Today, in the aftermath of such devastation, visitors enjoy the purest water of the deepest lake on the continent. Whether hiking along the 33-mile rim or boating to Wizard Island, there is no such thing as a bad view in Crater Lake. Swim in the pristine mountain water or chase wildflowers in the countless rim meadows. Whatever your idea of a mountain vacation looks like, Crater Lake National Park can deliver.