See Crater Lake From Different Perspectives | 2 Day Itinerary | Boat Tour-Hikes-Rim Drive Overlooks

One of the most pristine lakes on the planet is Crater Lake, the premier National Park in the state of Oregon. The water is so blue, it's the deepest lake in America at 1,943ft (592m), and the cleanest and clearest large body of water in the world.
The lake was formed by the destructive eruption of Mount Mazama almost 8 thousand years ago. The summit of the volcano collapsed and created a caldera. Over centuries, the caldera filled with rainwater and snow creating the iconic lake we see today.
In this video, We take you through our 2 day visit to Crater Lake. For anyone interested in visiting, let the video highlights give you sample ideas on what to expect, see, and fun activities to do at this Oregon’s awe-inspiring landmark. There's plenty of activities for you to choose from and things to do to keep the family entertained at Crater Lake National Park. Hiking, biking, running, and driving the 33-mile scenic byway called Rim Drive are fantastic ways to see the lake. Crater Lake has 90 miles of hiking trails to fit every level of trekker. There are more than 30 overlooks offering striking panoramas and roadside exhibits. Swimming can only be done from the rocky shore of Cleetwood Cove and be sure to sign up for a boat tour, which will treat you to unique perspective views of the lake.
Crater Lake can be done in 1 day, but 2 days would give more chances to hike and relax. Those whose travel plans allow for longer stays will benefit from seeing sites that are more off the beaten path.
Our 2 day itinerary:
Day 1: Rim Village Visitor Center
Rim Drive
-Sinnott Overlook
-Discovery Point Overlook
-Watchman Overlook
-Vidae Falls
-Pinnacles Overlook
-Phantom Ship Overlook
Hikes
-Watchman Peak (1.6 miles/2.6 km, round trip - moderate)
-The Pinnacles (0.8 miles/1.3 km, round trip - easy)
Crater Lake Lodge (food/drink/break)
Where we stayed: Union Creek Campground (18 mi. from West Gate)

Day 2: Rim Cafe & Gift Shop (grab-and-go food/park souvenirs)
Boat Tour Check-in at Cleetwood Cove Kiosk
Cleetwood Cove Trail Hike (2.2 mi/3.5 km, round trip - strenuous)
Crater Lake shore (swim/watch people cliff jump)
Standard Boat Tour (circle entire lake/about 2 hrs)
Hike back-up
Annie Creek Gift Shop (Mazama Village)
Back to Union Creek Campground (relax/sky gazing)

Happy trails!