National Park Lake Crater
Crater Lake is a national park in the United States, the main feature of which is Crater Lake in the mouth of an extinct volcano. The park is the 5th open national park in the USA, it was opened in 1902. The lake is the deepest in the United States, and its lowest point is 597 meters.
John Wesley Hillman was the first American to visit here in 1953, and when he saw it, he decided to name it "deep blue lake." Subsequently, the lake was renamed Blue Lake, then Majestic Lake, but later acquired its current name - Crater Lake. The scale of the lake is amazing, with a length of 9.6 km and a width of almost 8 km.
Of the indigenous inhabitants, the Klamaz Indians were among the first to visit here. They consider this mountain sacred, and they have a legend about it. In these places, 2 gods clashed in a terrible battle: Skell and Lleo. During the battle, they destroyed Mount Mazama, creating the Crater Lake. The Indians climbed the mountain in search of enlightenment, and those who succeeded were called spiritually rich. But in fact, the lake was created during a volcanic eruption in 4860 BC.
There are many rivers and waterfalls in the landscape of Crater Lake Park, while the total area of the park is 742 km2, of which 200 km2 are forests of pines, firs and hemlocks. For the convenience of visitors, there are 225 kilometers of routes. During the walk you can meet: lynx, hawk, marmot, bear, deer. There are also other outdoor activities in the park, such as cycling or boating, and you can even fish without needing any licenses. A travel assistance center, restaurants, campgrounds, and hotels have also been built for the convenience of guests. There is a path up the mountain, almost 4 km long, and in good weather you can see the Cascade Mountains in the north and the Columbia River Plateau in the east.
Crater Lake will leave indelible memories for everyone who visited this corner of nature, and serves as an example of the preservation of colorful natural objects in other parts of our planet. Crater Park continues to be one of the most popular places in the United States.
