“The reopening is going well, we are as fully open as we can get in the winter,” McCabe said. Highway 62 that runs up to the park’s southern entrance is open all the way up to Rim Village, where visitors can view the lake. Park headquarters, the visitor’s center, the rim café and gift shop are all open.

During the closure there were a few employees, such as park rangers and maintenance staff, who stayed on to patrol and keep the main access road plowed up to the park headquarters. During the closure, visitors had to cross country ski or snowshoe if they wanted to get to the rim.

McCabe said she heard some talk about leaking pipes in some of the buildings, but could not confirm that.

She said there is about 5 to 6 feet of snow on the ground. Exact measurements have to wait until the staff returns to full duty.

Also, the Crater Lake Hospitality group is operating the food and concessions as well.

There were complaints at many of the national parks that due to the shutdown, garbage cans and dumpsters were overflowing and visitors were leaving behind human waste on the trails.

“We’ve had some snow the past few weeks, and much of that has been covered up,” McCabe said. “We’ll deal with it as the snow melts.”

The park charges $15 a day per car and the receipt is good for seven days. Longer passes are also available. Snowshoeing tours resume this Saturday at 1 p.m. They tours and snowshoe rentals are free with a visitor’s pass.

“It’s a good idea to call ahead at 541-594-3100 to make a reservation,” McCabe said.

And, as always, it is still winter inside the park. Drivers should have chains or all weather traction tires.

Meanwhile, Lava Beds National Monument to the south of Klamath Falls, outside of Tulelake re-opened for business over the weekend. Spokespeople were unavailable Monday, but if one needs details prior to visiting, call 530-667-8113 or email: LABE_Information@nps.gov