Crater Lake National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour – Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Once downloaded, you ll begin your journey near Rim Village. From there, you ll cruise along the rim of the lake and catch plenty of expansive views of this natural wonder. Take in views of Wizard Island and learn its volcanic origins. Stop at Merriam Point for a phenomenal vista. And learn about some of the local fauna you might encounter during your drive!

Next, you ll pass the fascinating Llao Rock, learn about some warring gods of ancient mythology, and have the chance to hike a short trail down to the lakeshore!

Then, ascend to Cloudcap Overlook, one of the highest accessible points in the park. Take a brief detour to Phantom Ship Overlook to view the natural rock formation that resembles a ghostly ship, and pay a visit to Sun Notch Trail for one of the park s most iconic scenes.

Next, visit Vidae Falls for some soothing natural scenery. Finally, you ll reach Castle Crest Wildflower Garden. This area bursts with color during the bloom season, providing the perfect finale to your exploration. Your tour concludes here.

HIGHLIGHTS

Unearth the volcanic history of Crater Lake
Hike to the top of Watchman Peak
See if you can spot the Old Man of the Lake
Spot the Phantom Ship and Sun Notch
Admire wildflowers at Castle Crest Garden

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