Nestled within the Cascade Range is an Oregon treasure — the great, blue 1,949-foot-deep Crater Lake — Oregon’s only national park and the deepest lake in the U.S. Although it’s a 20-square-mile lake, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — This summer will be the last chance to swim or boat in the deepest lake in the U.S. for three years. The National Park Service is preparing to begin a major renovation of the single ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to swim, boat and fish in the waters of Crater Lake National Park for the last time ...

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, during ...

This Midwest state park features the Great Lake of Michigan and various water activities. Plus, there is plenty of nature to ...

Oregon is home to over 1,400 named lakes, but this one is hard to beat for its stunning views, outdoor recreation ...

The opening of South Carolina’s newest state park has become a flash point for conversations about access to one of the state’s biggest lakes. With Pine Island scheduled to open to the public in ...

SCHROON LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A swimmer recently went the distance in Schroon Lake by swimming across the lake the long way. Becky Thompson was visiting her uncle who has a house on Schroon Lake when ...