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ENP 9.2 Crater Lake: Tips for Planning Your Trip
Description:
In episode 9.2 Bryan talks with Park Ranger John Duwe about planning a visit to Crater Lake National Park, including tips for visiting the lake for the first time, hiking, camping, biking, swimming and fishing. They marvel at what makes Crater Lake a place of wonder. John Duwe is Education Coordinator at the Science and Learning Center at Crater Lake National Park.
Discussion includes the following:
· What is Crater Lake (2:10)
· Where is Crater Lake (2:55)
· Mt. Mazama Volcano and how Crater Lake became the deepest lake in America (4:46)
· What makes Crater Lake a natural and unique laboratory to explore(9:40)
· Crater Lake Science and Learning Center (11:06)
· Ranger Programs (12:53)
· How to explore Crater Lake for the first time (15:11)
· The lowdown on biking around the rim (19:56)
· Swimming (22:38)
· Fishing (25:40)
· Camping (28:17)
· Flora and backcountry hiking trails (31:03)
· Pacific Crest Trail via Union Peak Trail (33:49)
· Backcountry camping Lightning Springs Campground (35:34)
· Stargazing (42:36)
· When to visit (43:24)
· Wildfires (46:45)
· John’s favorite story (50:14)
Resources
Crater Lake Science and Learning Center
Crater Lake official Facebook page
Crater Lake Junior Ranger Programs
Oregon Smoke Information (only updated during fire season)
Crater Lake: Summer Backcountry Camping
Pacific Crest Trail at Crater Lake
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