CRATER LAKE REFLECTIONS Visitor Activities

Program Information	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Discovery Crater Lake (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. hourly) The formation of the "Jewel of the Cascades" is a fascinating story. Learn about the special qualities of the lake and the features found within the caldera. Talks are presented hourly at the Sinnott Memorial Overlook. (20 minutes)
The Rim Village Story (1:00 p.m. daily) Rim Village has been a gathering place for visitors to Crater Lake for over 100 years. Learn about the past, present and future of this popular place. Meet at the Rim Visitor Center flagpole for an easy walk. (30 minutes)
Who Lives Here? (1:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday) Many animals make their home in Crater Lake National Park. Take a look at one group of park residents. The animals featured will vary. Meet at the Rim Village Visitor Center flagpole. (30 minutes)
Junior Rangers (5:00 p.m. daily) Visitors between the ages of 6 and 12 may become a "Junior Ranger" by participating in the park's Junior Ranger Program! Meet at the Mazama Campground amphitheater. (1 hour)
Evening Campfire Program (9:00 p.m. nightly in July; 8:30 p.m. in August; 8:00 p.m. in September) Sit and relax under the stars to learn more about Crater Lake National Park during these slide presentations. Topics vary nightly. Programs are held at the Mazama Campground amphitheater. (1 hour)

Activity Information	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Boat Tours (10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily) The Crater Lake Lodge Company offers 1 hour and 45 minute ranger-narrated boat tours of Crater Lake from late June or early July through mid-September. During peak season, 9 tours per day will be offered, with the first tour leaving at 10:00 a.m. and the last tour departing at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the parking lot near Cleetwood Cove trailhead. Ask at a visitor center for current prices. Refer to the Web page for important information about hiking the Cleetwood Cove Trail.
Discovery Point Hike (2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday) Hike to the place where Crater Lake was first discovered by European-Americans in 1853. Meet at the Rim Village Visitor Center flagpole. (2 miles, 3.2 km, 2 hours)
Garfield Peak Hike (2:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) Enjoy spectacular views and wildflowers as you hike up Garfield Peak. Meet at the Rim Village Visitor Center flagpole. (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, 2 hours)
Annie Creek Canyon (2:30 p.m. daily) Enjoy a cool mountain stream that flows through the natural and cultural history of Crater Lake National Park. Meet at the Mazama Campground amphitheater (between D and E loops). (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, 1.5 hours)
Godfrey Glen Hike (3:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday) Take a soothing walk through an ancient forest. Meet at the Godfrey Glen parking area for this short hike. (1 mile, 1.6 km, 1 hour)
Sunset at Sun Notch (8:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday) Twilight is a magical time at Crater Lake. Take a pleasant evening stroll with a park ranger to this favorite Crater Lake viewpoint. Meet at the Sun Notch parking area. (0.5 mile, 0.8 km, 1 hour)

Due to snow which lingers on many of our trails until mid-summer, all programs are subject to cancellation or substitution. Special programs may also be offered throughout the summer. Check at a visitor center for current information.