Events
Extra pair pays off in Crater Lake Rim Runs – August 9, 2009
Even though Justin Karr had finished his competition earlier Saturday, the 20-year-old from Tigard played a major role in determining the winner of the 34th annual Crater Lake Rim Runs marathon.
USGS volcanologist Charles Bacon gives Mount Mazama geologic history talk – June 23, 2009
On a beautiful and clear June 23rd evening, United States Geological Survey geologist Charles “Charlie” Bacon gave a lecture in the historic Community House at the Rim Village in Crater Lake National Park.
USGS volcanologist Charles Bacon receives award at Crater Lake National Park– June 23, 2009
On the night of June 23rd, at Crater Lake’s Rim Village Community Center, Dr. Charles Bacon was recognized for his many years of work toward the “evolution of Mount Mazama,” and presented with the Department of Interior’s Superior Service Award.
Lichen Survey Hits the Jackpot One-Day “BioBlitz” Uncovers 61 Species Not Previously Recorded at Crater Lake – Summer/Fall 2009
In the summer of 2008, 3 lichen experts and 39 volunteers teamed up for a one-day Lichen BioBlitz at Crater Lake National Park to raise awareness of these fascinating organisms arid to catalogue their diversity. On August 23rd, in the course of a 7-hour survey, the investigators nearly doubled the number of lichen species recorded in the park.
Family fun day planned at Crater Lake – September 11, 2008
Crater Lake National Park will host a family day from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, with free admission, special programs and — for the first 500 visitors — free root beer floats.
Meissner, Shelton take Crater Lake run: Oregon runners become first-time marathon winners in 33rd annual event – August 10, 2008
Sean Meissner capitalized on a colossal mistake, while Ashland’s Jenn Shelton was in need of a workout. But the two runners came away as the male and female marathon winners in the 33rd Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon on Saturday.
Locals Impress – Area runners win 2 short runs – August 10, 2008
Chris Reed had a simple plan for Saturday morning. The Klamath Union graduate intended to be a rabbit for four-time 13-mile champion Trevor Hanlin during the 33rd annual running of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon.
Meissner, Shelton win Crater Lake marathons – August 10, 2008
No one was more surprised to finish first in the longest race of the 33rd annual Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon Saturday than Sean Meissner.
50 spots remain for Crater Lake Rim Runs – July 20, 2008
Of the available 500 spots, just 50 remain for the 33rd annual Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon that will be contested Saturday, Aug. 9, at Crater Lake National Park. All registrations will close Aug. 6, and all registrations received will carry a $20 late fee.
Crater Lake Rim Run spots going – June 24, 2008
Less than a third of the available 500 spots for the 33rd annual Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon remain with about six weeks left before the competition at Crater Lake National Park.
Cycle Oregon: This year’s tour includes Diamond, Crater Lakes – September 12, 2007
Cycle Oregon 2007 participants puffed and grunted Tuesday from Diamond Lake to Crater Lake, around the caldera’s rim, and back to Diamond Lake again for the third leg of their nearly 500-mile journey….
Bicyclers pedal and party their way through state – September 10, 2007
Cycle Oregon is a nearly 500-mile, weeklong bicycle trip that climbs and dips over the Cascades and back around again, but as strenuous as it may seem, some insist it’s more like a party than an endurance test….
Crater Lake Rim Runs Recap – August 13, 2007
Last Thursday I headed south for my annual trip to Crater Lake National Park. Nine of the past 10 years, beginning in 1998, I’ve spent the second weekend of August at Crater Lake to enjoy the spectacular views…
Runs Bring Out Veterans – August 13, 2007
Martin Balding missed the first three Crater Lake Rim Runs marathons because he didn’t know about the race.
Runners Chase Personal Bests, Shed Baggage – August 12, 2007
Among his friends, Jeff Caba is known as “Second-place Caba.” Saturday morning in the 32nd annual Crater Lake Rim Runs marathon, the 37-year-old from Bend may have rid himself of that moniker.
Cycle Oregon 2007: The Week Ride – Jun 3, 2007
Why do you want to experience the 20th Anniversary Ride? Because for this special occasion, we’re going to show you the best of Oregon on two wheels. When? September 8-15, 2007
America’s Largest Bald Eagle Festival – December 19, 2006
America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, will be celebrated at the Annual Klamath Basin Winter Wings Festival, February 15-18…
Army veteran finally gets to run – August 14, 2006
During a military career that spanned 20 years, Eddie Hahn registered twice for the Crater Lake Rim Runs marathon. Both times, he was called to duty right before the race.
Crater Lake hosts marathon – August 13, 2006
With temperatures hovering around 40 degrees at the start and an average elevation of about 7,000 feet throughout the course, the runners at Saturday’s Crater Lake Rim Runs marathon knew they were in for a tough race.
‘What you see is what you get’ – August 12, 2006
Bob Freirich is a long-time Klamath Basin coach who helped found the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon (which are being run today for the 31st straight year).
Crater Lake Symposium Convenes Researchers – Fall/Winter 2006
A symposium of recent research in Crater Lake National Park was held at the 86th meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on 15 June 2005. The meeting was held at Southern Oregon University, in Ashland, Oregon.
Crater Lake bicycle ride: 100 years, 100 miles – August 25, 2005
More than 100 bicyclists will be wheeling around the Wood River Valley and Crater Lake National Park Saturday during the first-ever Crater Lake Century ride.
Rim runs, marathon an oxymoron – August 15, 2005
As it has for 29 years previous, the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon challenged, literally and figuratively, runners from around the United States, and the world.
Layne claims victory in first trip to Crater Lake Rim Runs – August 14, 2005
Now living in Bend, Layne won the 13-mile race during Saturday’s 30th anniversary running of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon, and finished in one hour, 32 minutes and 29 seconds.
Hawkes wins marathon – August 14, 2005
Klamath Falls victories in the longest race of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon have been few.
Bricco wins despite pain – August 14, 2005
For almost four miles Saturday, Amy Bricco ran in pain. The Oregon Tech distance ace persevered with the skin of her little toe literally tearing apart, and was the women’s winner at the 30th annual Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon.
Hill, Glidden remember ’84 race well – August 13, 2005
Leonard Hill and Alden Glidden remember well the 1984 Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon. Hill ran his only marathon in the Linkville Lopers’ only 26.2-mile race.
Parking a concern at Rim Runs – August 11, 2005
In a normal year, Bob Freirich would be ecstatic at the number of entries in the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon.
Festival blooms in Jacksonville – April 7, 2005
“The warm weather of February pushed the normal blooming time forward by two weeks,” says Jacksonville Woodlands Association President Larry Smith.
Cycle Oregon to tour Crater Lake – February 29, 2004
Crater Lake National Park will be the focus this year of the 17th annual Cycle Oregon bicycle tour.
Conference to celebrate frontier poet – September 24, 2004
Miller became an archetype for the Western frontiersman through his exploits living among the Wintus Tribe and as a gold miner, Pony Express rider, gunfighter, judge, journalist, author, poet, playwright, rogue and hero.
Shields remembers first Crater Lake races – August 16, 2004
What started out as a family outing has become one of this country’s toughest marathons, and Frank Shields remembers the first race well.
Lindgren, Hanlin repeat as Crater Lake Rim Run winners – August 16, 2004
Liz Lindgren only wanted to see how well her summer training had been. In the process, the 21-year-old Klamath Union graduate made Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon history in becoming the first person to win an event three straight years.
Astronomy programs set for this weekend – July 29, 2004
John Dobson will bring his sidewalk astronomy to the Fort Klamath County Museum Friday and Diamond Lake Resort Saturday. Both programs will begin at 8 p.m.
Ski races at Crater Lake on Saturday – February 4, 2004
Plentiful snow should greet participants for Saturday’s 27th annual Crater Lake Wilderness Races at Crater Lake National Park.
Participants call Rim Run volunteers the ‘best anywhere’ – September 02, 2003
Having just completed the 28th year of the Crater Lake Rim Run and Marathon, my wife and we would like to express our thanks to our supporters and the 130 to 150 dedicated volunteers who yearly man the positions along the course in Crater Lake National Park.
Lindgren wins 2nd women’s 6.7-mile run; Gregg wins men’s – August 11, 2003
Conditions at the start of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon couldn’t have been more different from those in Tempe, Ariz.
Klamath Falls native wins marathon – August 11, 2003
Klamath Falls native Randy Bailey battled through stomach pains to win his first Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon title in a time of 2 hours, 56 minutes and 58 seconds, more than 12 minutes ahead of his nearest competitor.
Winners have no trouble with hills at end of race – August 11, 2003
More than one runner has cursed the long, steep, windy hill that culminates at the finish line of the 13-mile run of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon.
Renowned oceanographer featured speaker at Crater Lake symposium: Dr. Sylvia Earle to participate in centennial celebration – September 18, 2002
Dr. Sylvia Earle, known as “Her Deepness” for her deep water explorations, will be the featured speaker at “Crater Lake: A Tapestry of Inspiration,” a three-day symposium celebrating Crater Lake National Park’s centennial.
Navy pilot drops in to Crater Lake, again – August 27, 2002
Forty-one years after literally dropping into Crater Lake, Bill Boardman dropped by for Monday’s Crater Lake National Park first-ever alumni reunion.
Crater Lake centennial party: Celebration amid the smoke – August 26, 2002
Crater Lake National Park’s Rim Village parking area, usually swarming with coming-and-going cars and RVs, was filled instead with people trying to stay warm in unseasonable, but not unusual, cool temperatures.
Celebration day: Crater Lake National Park transformed for festivities – August 25, 2002
“It looks like the circus has come to town,” laughed Mac Brock as he surveyed the Rim Village parking lot at Crater Lake National Park Saturday afternoon.
Crater Lake learning center dedicated – August 23, 2002
Five days of activities celebrating Crater Lake’s 100th year as a national park began Thursday with a nostalgic look back, and eager glance forward during dedication ceremonies for the future home of the Crater Lake Science and Learning Center.
Crater Lake events listed – August 22, 2002
Formal ceremonies and casual nature hikes are among the activities slated for this weekend’s celebration of Crater Lake National Park’s centennial. Friday events include the following:
Happy 100th to the gem of Klamath – August 23, 2002
Speakers set for Crater Lake – August 15, 2002
Congressmen, National Park Service officials, educators and Klamath Tribes leaders will be among the speakers at upcoming Crater Lake National Park Centennial activities.
Lindgren makes memorable win – August 11, 2002
Former Klamath Union standout Liz Lindgren had her own moment of chaos Saturday as the former state champion runner almost set a record in the women’s 6.7-mile run.
Stunning revelations at high elevations: Runners experience life on the edge by pushing their bodies to the limit on the grueling Crater Lake course – August 11, 2002
As the sun sent its first rays dancing onto the azure glass of Crater Lake, 51-year-old Mike Shiach tore himself away from the view to join 300 others at the start of the Crater Lake Rim Run.
Marathon has world, local flavor – August 11, 2002
In the year Crater Lake National Park turns 100 years old, it’s only appropriate that a runner from abroad and a runner from Klamath County were each champions of the greatest race within the park borders.
Runner takes ‘stroll in park’ – August 11, 2002
For Laurie Greenberg, Saturday’s 27th annual running of the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon was more than a stroll in the park.
The party is ‘on’ at Crater Lake – July 18, 2002
Although the park’s centennial celebration doesn’t hit high gear until next month, visitors are already streaming into the park. On July 5, a record 2,400 vehicles — which translates to more than 5,000 people — passed though the park’s two entrance stations.
Lake retains beauty after 100 years – May 22, 2002
For 17 years William Gladstone Steel generally made a pest of himself, doggedly stumping around Oregon and the halls of the nation’s capitol advocating national park status for Crater Lake.
Crater Lake National Park Centennial ‘Let the celebration begin’ 1902-2002 -May 21, 2002
Wednesday marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Crater Lake National Park. The birthday of the park, the nation’s sixth-oldest, will be celebrated statewide.
The jewel turns 100: a century after it was dedicated, Crater Lake National Park inspires wonder for millions – May 19, 2002
For a moment, college student Jan Feola couldn’t find the words to describe the view of the deepest lake in the United States.
Crater Lake alumni sought – May 09, 2002
People who worked at Crater Lake National Park are being invited to attend a first-ever Crater Lake Alumni Reunion in August.
National park’s father returns: Will Steele on stage at Crater Lake – April 9, 2002
It had been a long time, but on Tuesday William Gladstone Steele, the “Father of Crater Lake National Park,” made a return visit to the place he helped to create.
Crater Lake to be subject of museum lectures – March 30, 2002
A variety of programs revolving around this year’s Crater Lake National Park centennial celebration are planned in the Klamath Basin and Southern Oregon.
Crater Lake employee reunion part of Centennial celebration – March 25, 2002
Have you ever worked at Crater Lake National Park? If so, mark your calendars, because all current and former park employees are invited to a reunion on Monday, Aug. 26.
Crater Lake Centennial Cookbook to be a part of this year’s celebration -February 22, 2002
Members of the Midland Community Action Team are looking for recipes to include in an upcoming cookbook. Rick Hadley said the cookbook will celebrate this year’s centennial celebration at Crater Lake National Park
Friends of Crater Lake November 18, 2001
The Friends of Crater Lake, a group formed to assist with programs at Crater Lake National Park, is taking an active role in the park’s upcoming centennial celebrating 100 years as a national park.
Crater Lake run part of Williams’ rich existence – August 15, 2001
In his young life, Jay Williams has availed himself to an existence rich with adventure. An ambitious hiker, he has attempted to backpack the entire north-south route of the Pacific Coast Trail — and will try again.
Big bash planned at park in 2002 Crater Lake National Park will hold a birthday party…and you’re invited! – March 23, 2001
Not just any party. Next year Lundy will coordinate a bash that will involve Crater Lake National Park’s usual half-million visitors along with special guests celebrating the 100th anniversary of the park’s creation.
Hatfield to chair Crater Lake festivities – January 05, 2001
Mark Hatfield was only about 12 years old when he visited Crater Lake National Park for the first time, a trip he remembers was remarkable not only for the lake but also the young boy-friendly squirrels and chipmunks.
Towns see cash in Crater Park centennial: Upper Rogue Alliance unveils airstrip, byway plans – September 19, 2000
When Crater Lake National Park celebrates its 100th birthday in 2002, many of the 600,000 tourists that will come to admire North America’s deepest lake will drive Highway 62.
Local Report: Registration available for Crater Lake runs – March 10, 2000
Registration brochures are available for the 25th anniversary of the Crater Lake Rim Runs Aug. 12 in Crater Lake National Park.
Local Report: Crater Rim deadline is near – August 05, 1999
The 24th annual Crater Lake Rim Run will be held on Aug. 14 at Crater Lake National Park
At Crater, they are runs with a view – August 7, 1998
Majestic scenery will be all about, but exhaustion might prevent some runners from enjoying it Saturday in the Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon.
Local Report: Rim Runs registration deadline approaching – July 17, 1998
The registration deadline is approaching for the remaining 200 openings in the 1998 Crater Lake Rim Runs and Marathon Aug. 8 in Crater Lake National Park.
Crater Lake Tourists’ Illness Claims Paid – October 9, 1975
The federal government has authorized payment of nearly $30,000 so far to tourists plagued by gastrointestinal illness at Crater Lake National Park last summer.
New Crater Lake Sickness Blamed on First Outbreak – August 16, 1975
A federal health officer said yesterday that water at Crater Lake National Park apparently is not responsible for the new outbreak of a gastrointestinal disease.
Public Deceived? Crater Lake Hearings – August 8, 1975
The National Park Service and the Senate Interior Committee have scheduled hearings to investigate allegations that the public was deliberately deceived about the existence of contaminated water at Crater Lake National Park.
Sewage in Drinking Water: Lodge Cover-Up Claimed – August 4, 1975
Actions were taken at a privately operated lodge in Crater Lake National Park to keep the public from knowing about a gastroenteritis sickness that eventually closed the park, it was reported Sunday.
Oregon Declines to Fully OK Drinking Water at Crater Lake – August 1, 1975
The Oregon Health Division has declined to fully endorse the National Park Service’s decision that the water at Crater Lake National Park is safe enough that the park can be reopened.
Crater Lake Opening ‘On’ Despite Water Warnings – July 31, 1975
Reopening plans for Crater Lake National Park are rolling right along despite warnings from the State Health Division.
Park says Crater Lake water safe, Oregon issues health warning – July 31, 1975
The Oregon Slate Health Division has issued a warning about drinking water here hours after park officials announced the water supply was again safe and Crater Lake National Park, closed since July 11 because of a contaminated supply, would reopen Friday.
Crater Lake Visitors Still Feel Effects – July 24, 1975
Nearly a month after visiting Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, several Modeslans still are feeling the effects of illness caused by drinking polluted water. However, no serious complications have developed.
Crew Surveying for Pipeline – July 24, 1975
A survey crew is at work at Crater Lake National Park on a new three and one-half mile pipeline from Annie Springs to Rim Village as a permanent solution to the contaminated water problem which has closed the park.
Park Slated to Reopen Soon – July 21, 1975
Crater Lake National Park is expected to reopen within days as “the most sanitary place in the United States,” Ralph Peyton, president of Crater Lake Lodge Inc, said Friday.
Yakima, Washington Man develops Hepatitis from Crater Lake – July 21, 1975
A Yakima, Wash, man has become the first person known to have developed infectious hepatitis after drinking from the polluted water system at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.
Crater Lake Looks at New Water Source – July 18, 1975
A new water source may have to be found for facilities in Crater Lake National Park, a national park service official said Tuesday.
Crater Lake Closed, Water Contaminated – July 14, 1975
Crater Lake National Park, which contains one of the world’s most “spectacular, blue lakes, may be closed for the summer because of contaminated water that has made more than 500 persons ill.
Crater Lake Closes in Nausea Epidemic – July 13, 1975
State police and forest rangers yesterday blocked all entrances to spectacular Crater Lake National Park, containing the nation’s deepest lake, because of an outbreak of epidemic nausea which forced the park’s abrupt closure.
Oregon State Police, forest rangers close Crater Lake – July 13, 1975
State police and forest rangers Saturday blocked all entrances lo spectacular Crater Lake National Park, containing the nation’s deepest lake, because of an outbreak of epidemic nausea which forced the park’s abrupt closure.
Crater Lake Discovered on Hunt for Lost Mine – May 24, 1953
The 100th anniversary of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, will be observed this year, it has been announced by John R. Wosky, park superintendent.
Smoking Waters of Crater Lake a Great Mystery – December 21, 1945
The Navy and the U. S. Geological Survey are on the trail of one of the west’s greatest mysteries — the smoking waters of Crater Lake.
Scenic Volcano – November 12, 1945
It was eight weeks ago that Oregon’s famed Crater Lake began its unlakelike burps. Two days later, a second dust-bubble broke from the surface. The third, two weeks later, formed a cloud 300 ft. wide. Tourists began to flock to the lake to watch. After the road was closed for the winter, in late October, the lake uttered yet one more eructation.
Mystery Cloud On Crater Lake – October 27, 1945
A mystery cloud, rising from Crater Lake – site of an extinct volcano was reported today by E. P. Leavitt, superintendent of Crater Lake National Park.
Local Man Wins Trophy in Hard Trip – August 6, 1922
Frank W. Hudson of Oakland, driving a Ford coupe, was the first motorist to reach Crater Lake this year over the road that leads to the famous national park from Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Crater Lake science and learning center opens – August 28, 2006
A new facility at Crater Lake National Park opened Friday to provide additional research and educational opportunities to promote stewardship, appreciation and cultural heritage of the park.
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