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Salem, Ore.- Governor Kate Brown has authorized an additional 125 members of the Oregon National Guard to assist in the fire suppression and provide additional resources for fire fighters dealing with wild fires across the state, primarily around Crater Lake. In a …

Crater Lake, Ore.- Two fires burning near Crater Lake National Park are causing trouble for the area. The Spruce Lake fire is burning inside the national park, where the Bybee fire burned last year. Crews are working to create a barrier but …

Crater Lake National Park, Ore. – Tourists and locals headed to a normally-scenic Oregon attraction may want to reschedule their trips. Multiple wildfires burning around Crater Lake are creating smoky conditions impacting views and air quality in the park. The lighting-caused Blanket …

Crater Lake National Park- A fire burning in Crater Lake National Park has forced the closure of several trails. The 2,400 acre Spruce Lake Fire was discovered July 29 after lightning hit the area. It’s burning near the western boundary of the …

Update (07/07/17 10:10 a.m.) – The man killed after falling into the Crater Lake Caldera has been identified as Kevin Octavio Pineda from Orlando, Florida. Original story (published 7/5/17): Crater Lake National Park, Ore. – A 20-year-old man died after falling into …

Crater Lake National Park is arguably Oregon’s premier visitor destination. It’s estimated that about half-a-million visitors visit the park each year. It’s also estimated that about 90% of them don’t travel much farther beyond the Rim Village. Park superintendent Craig Ackerman said, …

Crater Lake National Park, Ore. – A local photographer was treated to one of nature’s great displays, and he captured it all on camera. Joe Spendolini said two natural wonders combined above the Crater Lake Caldera on the night of May 27. …

Crater Lake National Park, Ore.- A man was rescued Sunday after falling into the caldera at Crater Lake. According to park rangers, about 3 p.m. Sunday, the 22-year-old man slipped in the snow, fell over the rim and landed a thousand feet …

Crater Lake, Ore.- A national group is hoping to tap into the President’s promise of a major infrastructure plan to improve national parks that have deferred maintenance for years. The Restore America’s Parks Campaign is part of the Pew Charitable Trusts. It’s …

Washington, D.C.  – Admission to national parks will be free for two weekends this April in honor of National Park Week. For four days this month—April 15, 16, 22 and 23—the National Park Service along with the National Park Foundation is offering …