Exploring the National Parks

115: 5 Fascinating Fun Facts about Crater Lake National Park


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Get ready to have your mind blown by some Crater Lake National Park fun facts! Sure, it's got that insanely blue water, but this park is hiding some seriously epic secrets. 

We're diving deep (pun intended!) into the crazy volcanic history of the park, sharing some jaw-dropping facts that'll make you see Crater Lake in a whole new light. Come along as we dive into the science, history, and mythology of one of America’s most stunning national parks! 

Join us as we discuss:

  • The colossal volcanic eruption that made Crater Lake one of the largest explosions the Cascades has seen in a million years 
  • Why the eruption left such a mark on the native people that they considered the area too sacred to even look at  
  • The massive eruption that was so large that the volcano literally lost 8,000 feet off its peak
  • The mystery of the lake so deep, it holds the title of the deepest in the entire United States
  • The shocking purity of Crater Lake's legendary blue water
  • We hope you enjoyed learning all about Crater Lake National Park with us! We barely scratched the surface of this incredible park, but we hope you get a chance to get out there and see this stunning park for yourself. 

    For your mission today, tell us: What's calling to you most at Crater Lake? Is it the powerful story of the volcano, the crater left by Mount Mazama, or the unbelievably blue lake? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page to let us know!

    For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip-planning started, check out the full show notes.

     

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    Are you hoping for an epic and stress-free national park trip? Check out these FREE resources to make trip planning a breeze!

    • Master Reservation List – learn about the camping, lodging, and activity reservations required for every park.
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      And for more information about Crater Lake, check out these Crater Lake Podcast Episodes and Crater Lake Trip Planning Articles.

       

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