CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (AP) - The North Entrance Road and West Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park opened just in time for the holiday weekend.
Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced that visitors are able to drive to and from the park via this popular route and access spectacular views of the lake from West Rim Drive.
The Herald and News reports that this is a very early opening for Crater Lake’s North Entrance.
Officials say warm temperatures and a low snow pack have resulted in an accelerated spring opening this year.
The park anticipates high visitation for the holiday weekend. Visitors should expect delays at park entrance stations.
Some snow still remains on the ground throughout the park.
All trails are still closed and snow covered, but it’s possible to hike and bike on the parts of East Rim Drive that have been plowed, but are not open to traffic.
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Information from: Herald and News, http://www.heraldandnews.com
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