Peak Northwest

How to make the most of one night at Crater Lake National Park


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Crater Lake is one of those places where you can, and probably should, spend a few days exploring. Between Rim Drive, the historic lodge and loads of nearby hikes, there’s enough there for days of adventure.

But sometimes you don’t have that time.

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we go through a recent one-night visit to Oregon’s famous national park, discussing how to make the most of a short trip to the caldera.

Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

  • Where to stay in and around the park.
  • Going early in the season might mean fewer crowds, but also less to do.
  • Stopping for gas and stumbling onto a pair of gorgeous waterfalls.
  • Where to find great hiking off the rim of the lake.

  • -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor

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