Mazama Newt photographed near Crater Lake National Park. Photo by Kyle Kosma / High Desert Museum. The Oregon Zoo, in partnership with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum, has rescued ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Mazama newt used to be head honcho at Crater Lake. Found only in the lake's cold waters, this brightly-colored semiaquatic species used to be one of the top predators in its ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is launching an emergency plan to save newts that are native to Crater Lake from extinction, the zoo announced Thursday. The zoo is teaming up with the National ...

If you’re planning a trip to Crater Lake and want to bring the whole family along, finding the right campground can make...

If you’re planning a summer trip to Crater Lake, finding the right campground can make all the difference. Whether you want ...

For years, the Mazama newt lived peacefully and without predators at Crater Lake in southern Oregon. Many newts, particularly rough-skinned ones, have poisonous skin as a form of protection, but these ...

Crater Lake National Park, formed from the now-collapsed volcano Mount Mazama, is a must-see destination in Oregon. Visitors can enjoy over 100 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and boat tours ...