Crater Lake

One of the most beautiful lakes in the world is Crater Lake. The western United States south-central Oregon is home to the volcanic crater lake known as Crater Lake. It is the primary feature of Crater Lake National Park and is renowned for the clarity and depth of its deep blue water. The evaporation is offset by rain and snowfall at a pace such that the entire amount of water is restored every 250 years; there are no rivers entering or leaving the lake. The lake is the deepest in the country, measuring 94 meters. It is third for mean depth and ninth for maximum depth in the globe.

The two islands that are located inside the lake's boundaries as well as its deep blue hue are popular features. They are Phantom Ship and Wizard Island. The former is an about 316-acre cinder cone, and the latter is a rock pillar close to the southern shore. The centerpiece of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon's sole national park, is the lake. During the proper seasons, visitors are welcome to stroll, cycle, snowshoe, and ski around the lake. The lake has undergone multiple renaming attempts since the first Western explorer came here (names include Blue Lake and Lake Majesty).

Since 2002, Crater Lake has been featured on one of Oregon's standard license plate designs. A one-time plate surcharge is utilized to fund the maintenance of Crater Lake National Park. On the back of the commemorative Oregon State Quarter, which was unveiled by the US Mint in 2005, is a picture of Crater Lake.

Location: Klamath County, Oregon, United States