National Park Service
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The Old Man and The Crater

Diving deep into the history of Crater Lake, Oregon’s only national park
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

“A lake is a landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” — Henry David Thoreau Faultless perfection. Soaring cliffs of snow-capped lava rock, emerald and golden green flora, juxtaposed against richly colored aquamarine water and expansive sky. Standing still, some 8,000 […]

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Solar Challenge

An epic solar car race across 1,700 miles ends at the High Desert Museum
Grant Woods

When you think of the Oregon Trail, odds are your vision doesn’t include racing the route in a solar-powered vehicle. “There have been lots of travelers across Oregon Trail-type routes over the years, and still today, people recreate some of the wagon travel…but to my knowledge, this will be the first time solar cars are […]

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Natural World

Bring On the Butterflies
Jim Anderson

I am one of those fortunate people who married into butterflies. When my wife, Sue, and I tied the knot I didn’t have a clue, until one day I discovered this beautiful woman was head over heels in love with those gorgeous, six-legged gossamer-winged insects and started dragging me out to meet them. Today, I go […]

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Accessing our national parks should not bea privilege afforded only to the privileged.

The Source Staff

OPINION To underline the complexity of the debate around public lands, think about two local issues. Smith Rock is the first. Smith Rock is overcrowded, and many have proposed increasing fees and even capping the number of visitors as ways to control the populations—not always because they’re concerned about the conservation of the area, but […]

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Ready to Go Beyond Bend? A Network of trails now spans the country

The longest hauls across the West, by the numbers
Brooke Warren, Paige Blankenbuehler

A network of long trails crisscrosses the West, through open deserts and wild forests. Many trails follow historic routes where people made pilgrimages or embarked on exploratory expeditions. The National Trails System, managed by the National Park Service, has officially designated some of these extensive trails, seen here. HOW IT WORKS Under the National Trails […]

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Go Here 7/27-8/3

Russ Axon

Britt Crater Lake Project The National Park Service is turning 100 this year, and that means it’s time for a once-in-a-century event. The Britt Crater Lake Project is a two-day concert series at Crater Lake, featuring over 100 musicians. Performances include members of the Britt Orchestra, Steiger Butte drum, brass and percussion students from Southern […]

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Britt Orchestra Celebrates National Park Service Anniversary

“Natural History” composition debuts July 29 at Crater Lake
Annette Benedetti

Established in 1902, Crater Lake is the fifth oldest national park and Oregon’s only national park. Its stunning blue water has inspired awe in nature enthusiasts, artists, and photographers from all over the world. On July 29, the Britt Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams will introduce music lovers to the majesty of the park […]

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