America’s Deepest Lake a Blue Marvel
Crater Lake National Park, established in 1902, is famously home to its namesake lake – the deepest in the United States at around 1,950 feet (it’s the ninth deepest lake in the entire world).
Crater Lake National Park, established in 1902, is famously home to its namesake lake – the deepest in the United States at around 1,950 feet (it’s the ninth deepest lake in the entire world).
Oregon’s public lands serve up access to old-growth forests, meandering creeks and fish-bearing rivers. Union Creek Campground at Rouge River provides all three in one stop.
Like many favorite national parks in the West, with Crater Lake, it all starts at the rim. Though closed for part of the year, a summer cruise along Rim Drive is a must on your trip to southwestern Oregon.
From cities and towns to national parks and lesser-known landscapes, this inaugural special section has your 2022 travel through the West covered! We’ve curated a list of 52 places to visit this year – four in each of the 13 states we cover. If you travel at a breakneck pace, that’s one a week. Let this guide serve as inspiration and enjoy the West!