Whitebark Pine Exploration - National Parks Gallery
Park visitors count the needles in each bundle of the Whitebark pine tree. You can identify this tree by the 5 needles in a bundle.
Phantom Ship Up Close - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Park visitors on the boat tour of Crater Lake get an up-close view of Phantom Ship.
Through the Firs - National Parks Gallery
Dominated by fir trees, the forest shades park visitors as they climb up the Cleetwood Trail.
Drinking from the Lake - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Because of limited inputs, Crater Lake water is very pure and Park researchers like Scott Girdner often re-fill their water bottles with it!
A View from Watchman - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Visitors get a birds eye view of the entire Crater Lake from the top of Watchman Peak.
A Quiet Moment on the Lake - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The Crater Lake boat tours offer stunning views of the different geological formations along the caldera.
Wondering at the Blue - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Two young park visitors marvel at the color of Crater Lake.
Dwarfed by Giants - National Parks Gallery
Park visitor Kerry Hosken is dwarfed by the Mountain Hemlock trees in the old-growth forest of Godfrey Glen.
A Photo Opportunity - National Parks Gallery
Photo opportunities abound at Crater Lake, like this one along the Discovery Point Trail.
A Pause in the Trees - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Park visitors enjoy a peaceful moment among the old-growth forest of firs and hemlock along the trail to Plaikni Falls.
A Bird's Eye View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Western Hemlock trees provide shade for park visitors as they descend the trail on Wizard Island.
Spying from the Forest - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Dominated by mountain hemlock and shasta red fir, the Godfrey Glen trail provides some excellent views of the pinnacles.
The Edge of the Forest - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Park visitors explore the wet meadow and forest areas of the Castle Crest Wildflower Trail.
Climbing up Cleetwood - National Parks Gallery
Park visitors climb up the steep Cleetwood Trail from the lake shore.
Whitebark Pine Look - National Parks Gallery
Dominated by fir trees, the forest shades park visitors as they climb up the Cleetwood Trail.
Exploring the Lake - National Parks Gallery
Park visitor, retired biologist Daniel Thompson, is on the lookout for birds during a 2 hour boat tour on Crater Lake.
Happy Couple with Crater Lake - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Park visitors can't help but be happy to see views of Crater Lake and Mt. Thielsen to the North.
Birding from the Boat - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The two hour boat tour around Crater Lake gets park visitors close to Wizard Island. Binoculars are handy to get a closer look!
A Look through Trees - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Mountain Hemlocks dwarf park visitors as they look out at Crater Lake from the Sun Notch trail.