Experience Crater Lake National Park like never before with a snowshoeing tour

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon is home to only one national park located five hours south of Portland: Crater Lake.

And though snow can make getting to, and through the area this time of year, one of the best ways to explore the park is by snowshoeing.

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Sky Lakes Wilderness Adventures Owner Mark Cobb joined AM Extra Monday morning to discuss the best sights to see and what makes the experience so fun.

To visit, make your way to 565 Rim Drive Crater Lake any day through April 31. The area is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., though you’ll need to arrive 30 minutes before your departure.

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The cost of a ranger-guided hike through one or two miles of terrain is $79 per person, and space on tours are limited. Further details can be found on the Sky Lakes Wilderness Adventures’ website.

Watch the video player above for more information about the experience.

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