We"re looking out on the deepest lake in the US. Crater Lake, the centerpiece and namesake of the only national park in Oregon, goes down to depths of 1,943 feet—that"s enough room to stack three-and-a-half Washington Monuments on top of each other. Fed mainly by snowfall, this pristine, crystal blue lake came into the world with a bang. Sometime around 5700 BCE, Mount Mazama erupted, losing roughly 3,000 feet of its height. The volcano blew out so much molten rock that it left a giant depression that gradually filled with water, giving us this serene scene today.
Travels to the Oregon deep
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A place fit for the gods
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Santorini, Greece
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Fly me to the moon
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A toast to California!
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Put your helmet on, we’re going for a hike
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Perfect timing
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Aw shucks, it’s oyster season in Galway
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Field of Light at Sensorio by Bruce Munro
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A circular celebration
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Whangārei Falls in New Zealand
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Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day
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Jerte Valley in bloom
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A reflection of Europe s past
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Mountains fit for a queen
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Honoring some real heroes of World War II
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Books for children of all ages
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Back on the rise
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Fiesta at Siesta
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‘Ciao’ from Varenna
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Celebrating 200 years of statehood