Crater Lake National Park

Shown in this shot from above captured by NASA, Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s only national park. // © 2016 Creative Commons user nasamarshall

The national park’s namesake Crater Lake formed after Mount Mazama erupted some 8,000 years ago and collapsed within itself. // © 2016 Creative Commons user scpgt

Visitors can catch a boat tour or shuttle to Wizard Island, a volcanic cinder cone. // © 2016 iStock

The park receives an average snowfall of almost 533 feet per year. // © 2016 Creative Commons user mountainrocks

Hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail, which drops nearly 700 feet, is required in order to reach the lake. // © 2016 Creative Commons user jdegenhardt

Crater Lake’s shoreline // © 2016 Creative Commons user plussed

Even on the hottest day in summer, the lake’s swimmable water is cold. // © 2016 Creative Commons user powderruns

The Mount Scott trail takes hikers up to 9,000 feet to the summit of Mount Scott, an ancient and extinct volcano. // © 2016 Creative Commons user sfgamchick

Another popular hike is to Watchman Peak, which offers this gorgeous view. // © 2016 Creative Commons user zircon100

The 33-mile Rim Drive is a popular drive that takes up to two hours to complete. // © 2016 Creative Commons user 23155134@N06 (Don Graham)

Visitors can also take a Crater Lake Trolley Tour, instead, to see views from Rim Drive. // © 2016 Creative Commons user glennwilliamspdx

The historic 71-room Crater Lake Lodge is one lodging option within the park. // © 2016 Creative Commons user photommo

Crater Lake Lodge’s dining room serves up Pacific Northwestern cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. // © 2016 Crater Lake Lodges