National Parks in Oregon

crater lake national park, oregon, sunset

crater lake national park, oregon, sunset

Photo by: Moment Open / Getty Images

Moment Open / Getty Images

California

National Historic Trail, OR and CA, CO, ID, KS, MO, NE, NV, OR, UT, WY

Crater Lake

National Park, Crater Lake, OR

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

You can comb the states over and not come across a body of water more mind-blowingly beautiful than Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon. “The lake is the purest shade of blue, surrounded by striking, 2,000-foot cliffs,” Vawser says. Formed in a dormant volcano’s crater, the magnificent blue lake is entirely filled from direct precipitation of rain or snow – the crater receives an average 44 feet of snow a year! “You can make your way down the Cleetwood Trail for a swim, try your hand at fishing, or have a relaxing picnic while enjoying the view,” says Vawser. Just don’t put off your summertime visit – Crater Lake’s first snowfall is often in September.

Photo by: Lonely Planet Images / Getty Images

Lonely Planet Images / Getty Images

Fort Vancouver

National Historic Site, Vancouver, OR and WA

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Washington State, USA

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Washington State, USA

Photo by: Danita Delimont

Danita Delimont

Ice Age Floods

National Geologic Trail, OR and WA, ID, MT

John Day Fossil Beds

National Monument, Kimberly, OR

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon, Usa. (Photo by Marka/UIG via Getty Images)

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon, Usa. (Photo by Marka/UIG via Getty Images)

Photo by: Marka

Marka

Lewis & Clark

National Historic Trail, OR and ID, IL, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, WA

Lewis and Clark

National Historical Park, Long Beach to Cannon Beach, OR and WA

Nez Perce

National Historical Park, OR and ID, MT, WA

Nez Perce Trail

Nez Perce Trail

Photo by: Marilyn Angel Wynn

Marilyn Angel Wynn

Oregon

National Historic Trail, OR and ID, KS, MO, NE, OR, WA, WY

Oregon Caves

National Monument & Preserve, Cave Junction, OR

Next Up

National Parks 101

As we gear up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service, let’s take a look at how it all came to be. 

National Parks in Hawaii

Let Travel Channel be your guide as you discover the mythical legends, wartime memorials and stunning, volcanic landscapes that make up Hawaii's National Parks.

National Parks in Kentucky

TravelChannel.com shows you the beautiful landscapes and historic parks and trails to see in Kentucky.

National Parks in Maryland

TravelChannel.com takes you on a tour of the national parks, historical sites and must-see places in Maryland.

National Parks in Maine

TravelChannel.com takes you on an exploration of Maine's natural landscapes and national parks.

National Parks in Virginia

Let Travel Channel be your guide as you explore the stunning southern landscapes of Virginia's National Parks.

National Parks in Delaware

Let Travel Channel be your guide as you discover beauty and adventure in Delware's National Parks.

National Parks in Missouri

TravelChannel.com takes you on a trip to see national battlefields, rivers and parks in Missouri.

National Parks in California

Travel Channel guides you through California's numerous state parks, from Yosemite to Death Valley.

National Parks in Alaska

Explore a world of wild beauty and pure adventure.

More from:

Your National Parks

More Creepy Content

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss Travel Channel in your favorite social media feeds.