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Crater Lake U.S National Park Service Crater Lake U.S. Department of the Interior Refections Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2017 Park News 2 ... Camping, Lodging, Food Visit the Sinnott Overlook 3 ... Ranger Programs f Water Restrictions in Effect Please help us conserve water during Plus 10 Other Ways to Enjoy Your Park 4 ... Hiking Trails your visit. The park’s ability to provide 5 ... Driving Map water is currently restricted as we The Sinnott Memorial Overlook ofers one of the ... In the News: Bull Trout transition from a surface water source fnest views of Crater Lake. You can peer down a 6 to a groundwater well. If you’re sheer drop of nearly 900 feet (274 meters) to the 7 ... Feature Article: Lake Level reading this before arriving, please shore! It also features the park’s best exhibits. A small stock up on water outside the park. 8 ... Climate Chart museum describes the lake’s geology, formation, and While you’re here, please take short exploration. (Of special interest is the original device showers, don’t run the tap, and reuse used by scientists to measure the lake’s depth in 1886.) towels and sheets if staying overnight Look Inside! in park lodging. Thanks for your help! Finding this special viewpoint can be a challenge. f Leave Your Drone at Home It’s hidden behind the Rim Visitor Center, perched on a promontory 50 feet (15 meters) below the rim. Operating remote-controlled aircraft Landscape architect Merel Sager, who oversaw in the park is prohibited. Please report Park Profle violators to the nearest employee. its construction in 1930, designed it to be nearly Sinnott Overlook invisible. He spent hours on the lake in a rowboat, Crater Lake National Park protects the f Road Work: 30-Minute devising ways to conceal it against the caldera’s wall. deepest lake in the United States. Fed by rain and snow (but no rivers or streams), Delays are Possible Unfortunately, the steep path to the overlook is not accessible to people with limited mobility. the lake is considered to be the cleanest Road construction might delay your And because of snow, the viewpoint is not open year-round. This summer, it will probably large body of water in the world. The trip through the park this summer. open on July 1 and close in late October (see hours on page 2). Most days, rangers present talks water is exceptional for its clarity and The Federal Highway Administration around a relief model (see page 3 for times, and posted fyers for topics). The overlook was named intense blue color. is undertaking a 3-year, $18 million in honor of Nicholas Sinnott, a congressman who represented Oregon from 1913 to 1928 and rehabilitation of 10.7 miles (17.2 km) The lake rests inside a caldera formed of the park’s historic Rim Drive. Built in was an ardent supporter of the park. Look for the plaque that bears his name. Here are 10 more suggestions to make the most of your Crater Lake visit: approximately 7,700 years ago when a the 1930s, the road is badly in need of 12,000-foot-tall (3,600-meter) volcano repair. Decades of harsh weather and collapsed following a major eruption. The the erosion of underlying soils have Watch the Park Film Tour Crater Lake Lodge eruption may have been the largest in destabilized its shoulders and retaining Explore the park’s violent past and its For a glimpse into an earlier era, check out the North America in the past 640,000 years. walls. Be prepared for delays of up to present tranquility in this 22-minute flm, history exhibits—and walk through the Great Later eruptions formed Wizard Island, a 30 minutes. Thanks for your patience! shown on the hour and half-hour at the Hall—of Crater Lake Lodge, renovated in the cinder cone near the southwest shore. Steel Visitor Center at Park Headquarters. 1990s but frst opened in 1915 (see page 2). f East Rim Drive will be Today, old-growth forests and open Vehicle-Free on Sept. 9 & 16 Drive Around the Lake Hike a Trail meadows blanket the volcano’s outer On two Saturdays this September, Rim Drive is a 33-mile (53-km) road that From easy walks to challenging hikes, the slopes, harboring a variety of plants and motor vehicles will not be allowed on encircles Crater Lake. More than 30 pullouts park has something for everyone. Explore animals, including several rare species. the park’s East Rim Drive. Bicyclists and ofer dramatic views of the park’s volcanic pristine forests, fower-flled meadows, and The area is central to the cultural traditions pedestrians will have an opportunity scenery. Allow 2 to 3 hours (see page 5). rocky peaks (see page 4). of local American Indian tribes, and the to enjoy 24 miles (39 km) of scenic park provides unique opportunities for roadway without vehicle noise and Attend a Ranger Program Have a Picnic scientifc study and public enjoyment. traffc. Check the park’s website Discover the wonders of Crater Lake with The viewpoints and picnic areas along the (www.nps.gov/crla) for details. • Park established: 1902 those who know the park best. Talks, walks, Rim Drive are perfect for outdoor eating • Size: 183,000 acres (74,060 hectares) kids programs, boat tours, and trolley tours (see page 5). Stop by the Rim Village Café for • Visitors last year: 756,000 are ofered daily (see page 3). grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks. • Lake depth: 1,943 feet (592 meters) Find the Phantom Ship Savor the Sunset • Lake width: 4.5 to 6 miles (7 to 10 km) Welcome! Anchored near the lake’s south shore is an Sunsets in the park can be spectacular. island that seems to be sailing away. To see it, Join a ranger for a hike up Watchman Peak • Annual snowfall: 43 feet (13 meters) Thank you for visit- hike to Sun Notch or drive to the viewpoint (see page 3) or pick a private viewpoint on • Last time the lake froze over: 1949 ing your national named in its honor (see page 5). the East Rim Drive. park. Here at Crater Lake, you’ll fnd opportunities to Visit the Pinnacles View the Milky Way refresh your spirit, Formed during the same eruption that gave On moonless nights, the park ofers some of awaken your senses, birth to the lake, these colorful volcanic the darkest night skies in America. Look up to and connect with spires are tucked away in the park’s see meteors, satellites, planets, and the starry the natural world. southeast corner (see page 5). arms of our galaxy. The National Park Service protects more Snow plow than 400 special places, saved by the Ameri- at Rim Village can people so that everyone can experience When is the Park Open? our heritage. We at Crater Lake are proud Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours to be stewards of this national treasure. a day. Some roads, trails, and facilities, however, are closed seasonally due to snow. Much of the year, the Park rangers and maintenance staff are park’s North Entrance Road and Rim Drive are closed here to assist you in making your visit safe, to cars. They close for the season on November 1 (or rewarding, and fun. If there is anything we earlier if there is signifcant snowfall). Artist Paul Rockwood’s conception of can do to help, please ask. Enjoy your park! Crews begin plowing these roads in April, but opening Mount Mazama, the volcano that collapsed dates vary. The North Entrance and West Rim open to form Crater Lake. If you gathered up the Craig Ackerman between mid-May and late June. The East Rim opens ash from Mount Mazama’s catastrophic Superintendent between mid-June and late July. This year, roads will eruption and spread it evenly across the likely open late due to heavy winter snows. Highway state of Oregon, it would form a layer 62 and the road to Rim Village are open year-round. 8 inches (20 cm) thick. Bicyclist on East Rim Drive Rim Visitor Center Wizard Island Exhibits at the Sinnott Memorial Overlook Food & Dining Lodging National Park Service Services The Rim Village Café serves light fare The park has two motels, both operated by U.S. Dept. of the Interior including grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, Xanterra Parks & Resorts. For reservations, soup, and snacks. visit www.craterlakelodges.com or call 888- & Facilities f May 18–June 8 10:00 am–6:00 pm 774-2728. For a list of lodging outside the f June 9–Sept. 4 9:00 am–8:00 pm park, ask at a visitor center. f Sept. 5–Oct. 1 10:00 am–6:00 pm Crater Lake Visitor Guide f Oct. 2–Nov. 4 10:00 am–5:00 pm Crater Lake Lodge (71 rooms) overlooks the Summer/Fall 2017 Camping f Nov. 5–Dec. 31 10:00 am–4:00 pm lake at Rim Village. In 2017, it will be open The park has two campgrounds. Senior Pass May 19–October 15. Rooms begin at $190 This is the offcial trip-planner and newspaper and Access Pass holders are entitled to a 50% The Annie Creek Restaurant in Mazama per night. Advance reservations are highly of Crater Lake National Park. It is published discount. Overnight parking elsewhere is not Village ofers hearty breakfasts and entrees, recommended. twice a year and funded by the Crater Lake allowed, except by backcountry permit (see burgers, pizza, and a soup & salad bar.
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