Oregon’s Crater lake is a spectacular place that contains the purest water on Earth. For generations, it has inspired wonder in families, artists, and scientists alike.

The Crater Lake National Park Trust is a nonprofit organization that helps to protect, promote, and enhance Crater Lake National Park, its unique water purity, and its value for human inspiration and knowledge.You can also view a short video about our work.

We encourage you to explore, to discover, and to share your stories.

Watch the CBS News video featuring “The Old Man of the Lake” which originally appeared on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016