You are referring to Wizard Island. It is a small volcano, that has grown from within the caldera (the collapsed area). It is not active now, but if it were to become active again it could certainly erupt enough lava to fill in the lake and displace the water over the edges. Also, if it became active, the floor of the lake would rise due to the expansion of the underlying magma chamber (which supplies the lava).
could one day that mountain sticking out of the water be pushed up to the point it eventually pushes all the water out of the lake. because i heard it was a mountain top that collapsed and if that is true shouldn't there be nothing sticking out of the water since the lake is 1,948 feet deep. im just wondering
To answer one of the questions posted, no, you can't take a private boat onto Crater Lake, Not only is it the deepest lake in theUS, it's one of the clearest. Thanks to the poster of this video, but even the best video doesn't do the lake justice. The first time I visited as an adult, I approached the rim and the water was so blue, I could swear the sky had fallen into the crater. Oregon is a beautiful and well-kept secret, and Crater Lake is its crown jewel.
@ODST625 aww dude same here ha glad to c there is someone out there like me i mean i might swim in it but not dive things under warer creep me out even rocks idk i guess im weird like that haha
Crater Lake is in Oregon on Hwy 62 you have to drive about 80 miles north from Interstate 5 unless you fly to Portland then you have to drive interste 5 south... if you decide to fly to Portland i would Recommend seeing all the waterfalls on hwy 84 along the Columbia River Gorge before heading south ...then stop in Salem and see Silver Falls SP... then you can go South to Hwy 138 and see the waterfalls on Umpqua river heading towards Crater Lake
@Hooverdan I think evaporation and precipitation keep it at the same level. Since, it is not gaining any water from rivers or mountains evaporation lowers the water level, but precipitation keeps it around the same since rain has no where else to go. It can't escape the lake either.
@Hooverdan On the north wall of the crater, they found that some water leaks through the wall, enough to keep the lake at a stable level. They still don't know where all that water goes though.
I had heard the name of this lake being tossed around here and there, but I didn't realize how freaking impressive this place really is. This would be the ideal place for a cryptid creature to lurk in; the American Loch Ness version.
Vacation Almost Here! This is one of (i don't know i lost count) on how many stops of beautiful places im visiting during 3 to 4 week Vacation September
@snipe378 Be sure and visit the Rouge River Gorge on hwy 62 near Union Creek , Vidae Falls on Rim Road near Crater Lake. (ask the main entrance where it is) also there is alot of waterfalls along the umpqua river above diamond lake...... Watson falls is the tallest in Southern Oregon over 200 ft high...many others on the same hwy from Diamond Lake to Gly research waterfalls near umpqua river
The volcano that used to be here was called mount manzana te erupton from the volcano was 47 times the power of mount saint helens and around 3 times bigge than krakatoa being the biggest eruption in recorded history..
Be extremly careful at Rouge River Gorge... this is Dangerous if you fall in your GONE! so if you have kids don't let them run off.....seriously....
this is on hwy 62 heading for crater lake from medford (it will be on your left hand side) There is a parking lot and also a turnout.... parking is free
Watson falls is worth seeing its all uphill you have to cross the street to reach the trailhead (cross the crosswalk) 250 ft waterfall...
if your coming from Medford be sure and stop at Rouge River Gorge in Union Creek on hwy 62 it will be on your left side....
Also along the Umpqua River there is over 10 Waterfalls be sure and get directions on how to find them
i would highly recommend Watson Falls Clearwater Falls just do a google search on waterfalls near umpqua river (heading to glyde/roseburg along the 138 from crater lake/diamond lake) Also Vida Falls is on Rim Road at Crater Lake
its said that a mountain once stood over it and collapsed the mountain is believed to be over 40000 feet high and the small mountain is what remains of it today
I live in Oregon, and I've only been there once when I was really really little. But it's so gorgeous that I can remember it. I wanna go back.....
GlambertGirl312 4 days ago
are snowmobiles allowed at Crater Lake in the winter?
michaelisbell46 1 month ago
does it ever freeze in the winter?
michaelisbell46 1 month ago
Hey, what song is this?
Simbuilder5 1 month ago
No nasty comments please!
Pandavocaloidgrl126 2 months ago
I went there!!! It was so.... BORING!!! god! I know it's big but it's JUST WATER!!! I wonder how peeps like this!!
Pandavocaloidgrl126 2 months ago
I got to go sledding down the caldera at the peak of Wizard Island. It was one of the best experiences of my life :)
snowpatrol1020 2 months ago
I thought crater lake was due to a meteor or something?
Twitcher1231 4 months ago
Been there and also been around the world 3 times and never seen any other places that beautiful !!
northshoore 4 months ago
So Amazing! Just found out bout this place! Me and my girlfriend decided to take the trip in June 2012! Gret shots BTW!
KingBlood074 5 months ago
@KingBlood074 : i agree..amazing place to visit and the funny thing is my girlfriend and i also decided to visit in june 2012 :) cheers from austria!
MrGoldcut 2 months ago
Great shots, man!
SirJackRyan 5 months ago
Maravilloso, saludos desde el Perú.
Inkarix 6 months ago
You are referring to Wizard Island. It is a small volcano, that has grown from within the caldera (the collapsed area). It is not active now, but if it were to become active again it could certainly erupt enough lava to fill in the lake and displace the water over the edges. Also, if it became active, the floor of the lake would rise due to the expansion of the underlying magma chamber (which supplies the lava).
lesliesautter 6 months ago
@lesliesautter If you take the tour boat, you can stay the night at the summit of wizard island and catch it the next day, right?
supercj8899 4 months ago
question..
could one day that mountain sticking out of the water be pushed up to the point it eventually pushes all the water out of the lake. because i heard it was a mountain top that collapsed and if that is true shouldn't there be nothing sticking out of the water since the lake is 1,948 feet deep. im just wondering
thebransnipeD 6 months ago
To answer one of the questions posted, no, you can't take a private boat onto Crater Lake, Not only is it the deepest lake in theUS, it's one of the clearest. Thanks to the poster of this video, but even the best video doesn't do the lake justice. The first time I visited as an adult, I approached the rim and the water was so blue, I could swear the sky had fallen into the crater. Oregon is a beautiful and well-kept secret, and Crater Lake is its crown jewel.
BrianBinOR 6 months ago
man what an awesome place, definitely will be worth the 12 hr drive.
Crossnetx 6 months ago
@ODST625 aww dude same here ha glad to c there is someone out there like me i mean i might swim in it but not dive things under warer creep me out even rocks idk i guess im weird like that haha
Austin4weelinking 6 months ago
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heels23fan 7 months ago
one of the most beautiful and spiritual places i have ever been
MultiReesy1 8 months ago
I really miss home
verafaye22 9 months ago
Man, look at the deep blue in there. Awesome.
EvannRachel 10 months ago
Pretty dumb question, but can you launch a boat or jet ski in there? it would be sick to say youve boated on crater lake....
crf450ish 10 months ago
@crf450ish don't think you can, there is a tour boat though, think that's it
jpete3027666 9 months ago
Beautiful. I can't wait to take my family there.
jpete3027666 10 months ago
Wow
olverau 1 year ago
luv it ....................it's BEA utiful
jaeldeborah 1 year ago
Heaven!
eightballisback 1 year ago
finest god creation !
Kronixzz 1 year ago
I LOVE OREGON!!!
thedarkchild1676 1 year ago
wHERE IS THIS???
MrHaligonian 1 year ago
@MrHaligonian
Crater Lake is in Oregon on Hwy 62 you have to drive about 80 miles north from Interstate 5 unless you fly to Portland then you have to drive interste 5 south... if you decide to fly to Portland i would Recommend seeing all the waterfalls on hwy 84 along the Columbia River Gorge before heading south ...then stop in Salem and see Silver Falls SP... then you can go South to Hwy 138 and see the waterfalls on Umpqua river heading towards Crater Lake
Google all waterfalls!
insidetheredzone 11 months ago 2
In 2004 I went here and it was tremoundously awesome.
DannyLovesOregon 1 year ago
beautiful except too bad it's winter right now and i can't go cuz highway is usually blocked!
TechnomTigerGeek 1 year ago
It's the second cleanest lake in the world. I think they shouldn't let motor boats ride around in it. Should try to keep it as clean as possible.
bakenshake829 1 year ago
Someone please put me out of my misery.
Why does'nt the lake overflow ?
Hooverdan 1 year ago
@Hooverdan theres probably are river leading out
8bennugent 1 year ago
@Hooverdan I think evaporation and precipitation keep it at the same level. Since, it is not gaining any water from rivers or mountains evaporation lowers the water level, but precipitation keeps it around the same since rain has no where else to go. It can't escape the lake either.
bakenshake829 1 year ago
@Hooverdan On the north wall of the crater, they found that some water leaks through the wall, enough to keep the lake at a stable level. They still don't know where all that water goes though.
guitarrashane 1 year ago
nice view if ya think bout it
aleahgomez 1 year ago
what music is this??????? it's beautiful like the place!
illicit0 1 year ago
Tell me about it!! But the lake is lower here than it was in July 2008 when I was there. :(
wickedmonkey86 1 year ago
I had heard the name of this lake being tossed around here and there, but I didn't realize how freaking impressive this place really is. This would be the ideal place for a cryptid creature to lurk in; the American Loch Ness version.
80sHitz 1 year ago
When I first walked up over the small hill and stood there gazing at the water my heart started beating fast. it was a really amazing view.
ThatKiddBoo 1 year ago
..on my bucket list..
MickMan211 1 year ago
Vacation Almost Here! This is one of (i don't know i lost count) on how many stops of beautiful places im visiting during 3 to 4 week Vacation September
insidetheredzone 1 year ago
@insidetheredzone TAKE ME PLEASE
childrenofmen1970 1 year ago
Cant wait im going to be doing a 2 week trail crew working on watchman tower and the surrounding area.
snipe378 1 year ago
@snipe378 Be sure and visit the Rouge River Gorge on hwy 62 near Union Creek , Vidae Falls on Rim Road near Crater Lake. (ask the main entrance where it is) also there is alot of waterfalls along the umpqua river above diamond lake...... Watson falls is the tallest in Southern Oregon over 200 ft high...many others on the same hwy from Diamond Lake to Gly research waterfalls near umpqua river
insidetheredzone 1 year ago
The volcano that used to be here was called mount manzana te erupton from the volcano was 47 times the power of mount saint helens and around 3 times bigge than krakatoa being the biggest eruption in recorded history..
Cjandpaco 1 year ago
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Cjandpaco 1 year ago
One of the most beautiful places in the United States that most people have never heard of. I hope it stays that way.
ReDact45 1 year ago
Be extremly careful at Rouge River Gorge... this is Dangerous if you fall in your GONE! so if you have kids don't let them run off.....seriously....
this is on hwy 62 heading for crater lake from medford (it will be on your left hand side) There is a parking lot and also a turnout.... parking is free
Watson falls is worth seeing its all uphill you have to cross the street to reach the trailhead (cross the crosswalk) 250 ft waterfall...
insidetheredzone 1 year ago
Its a nice place to visit...
if your coming from Medford be sure and stop at Rouge River Gorge in Union Creek on hwy 62 it will be on your left side....
Also along the Umpqua River there is over 10 Waterfalls be sure and get directions on how to find them
i would highly recommend Watson Falls Clearwater Falls just do a google search on waterfalls near umpqua river (heading to glyde/roseburg along the 138 from crater lake/diamond lake) Also Vida Falls is on Rim Road at Crater Lake
insidetheredzone 1 year ago
impressive :) Wow at 1:05
Phriktion1992 2 years ago
thank you so much for this magical video =).
illicit0 2 years ago
its said that a mountain once stood over it and collapsed the mountain is believed to be over 40000 feet high and the small mountain is what remains of it today
spenser828 2 years ago