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HIKE TO CRATER PEAK AUGUST 2, 2008 WITH THE CLNHA AND CRATER LAKE NP PARTNERS
The Crater Lake Natural History Association invites its members and members of Crater Lake National Parks Partners to hike to Crater Peak in the south part of the park to see wildlife, high elevation forests, and, at the peak, whitebark pine. Leave from Vidae Falls Picnic Area on August 2 at 10 am to hike 4.8 miles to the peak and back (832 elevation difference) at a casual pace over a trail of moderate difficulty birding and botanizing as we go. Start in meadows and open areas near Vidae Falls, then a long march through true fir forest until we reach Crater Peak where we climb out of the forest to the open crater rimmed with whitebark pine and spectacular views of the Cascades south of the park toward Klamath Lake.
Total time 5 or 6 hours depending on what we see and do. Be prepared for any kind of weather. Wear tried and true hiking boots, carry water, and bring a daypack. Box lunches provided for CLNHA members and one guest. Partner members and non-members who join CLNHA ($15).
Please signup for the hike by calling the CLNHA at 541 594-3110. Partner members and non-members may reserve a place and pay for lunches ahead of time by clicking on Go Shopping then A-1 Membership at this website. You can pay for the hike and join the CLNHA by credit card payment.
Who we are
The Crater Lake Natural History Association (CLNHA), established in 1942, is the officially recognized National Park Service 501 (c) (3) non-profit cooperating organization dedicated to advancing educational and scientific activities at Crater Lake National Park (CLNP) and Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction, Oregon (OCNM).
What we do
The CLNHA prints park newspapers for Crater Lake & Oregon Caves, publishes park related books, and purchases equipment for educational & scientific research programs requested by the Crater Lake and Oregon Caves staff.
How we do it
The Association directly returns its profits to the parks by the sale of books, posters, maps, post cards and other interpretive materials to park and monument visitors.
Our stores are open year round at the Visitor Centers at Park Headquarters (CLNP and OCNM) and in the summer at the Kiser Building on Crater Rim. Our stores are the only stores in the park that return profits directly back to the park for its benefit and the benefit of visitors.
The Crater Lake Natural History Association is a member of the Association of Partners for Public Lands, an organization dedicated to the success of cooperating associations such as the CLNHA.
Membership
Become a member of the Crater Lake Natural History Association, learn more about the park's natural and cultural resources, and advance the objectives of the Crater Lake National Park (CLNP) and Oregon Caves National Monument (OCNM). Purchase yearly memberships at park visitor centers when you visit CLNP or OCNM. Members receive a number of benefits including:
- A 15% discount on books, videos, maps, and other sales items at Crater Lake and Oregon Caves Natural History Association Stores.
- Discounts from most other park Natural History Associations including Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Mt. Rainier.
- A subscription to Crater Lake National Park's semi-annual newspaper "Reflections" and the CLNHA News Letter.
- Notification of CLHNA events, members only hikes, and members’ special deals at the bookstores.
- The satisfaction of assisting the important educational and scientific programs of Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument.
Join or renew now! Go to Go Shopping, A-1 Memberships.
Recent Crater Lake Natural History Association Publications
 Exploring Crater Lake National Park: A Family Activity Book by April Azary Thomas with the help of NPS experts. Published January 2008 by the Crater Lake Natural History Association. $12.95
Available at CLNHA Bookstores at Crater Lake and Oregon Cave Visitor Centers and on-line at craterlakeoregon.org or just click "Go Shopping" at upper left.
A great way for "kids" of all ages to learn about Crater Lake National Park using crosswords, anagrams, and word searches based on the natural history of the park as presented in the book. It is a great opportunity for intra-generational fun. Sit down with a child and have them help you with the answers. Spiral bound, laminated covers, 8.5 by 11 inches, and 104 fun, informative pages. Maps and illustrations.
One buyer's story: I just wanted to give you feedback on the book you sent. I purchased it for my 9-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter. They are often as different as night and day, and the book has appealed to both of them. There are words searches and other games for my son, and coloring pages for my artistic daughter. They BOTH love the animal and area facts.
Overall, I would say it is a very well thought-out book that any child would enjoy. The variety within the book is wonderful!
Sincerely, Name withheld, Carmel, IN
 Plants & Animals of Crater Lake National Park: An Introduction to Familiar Species Researched by Kevin Franken, David Grimes and Michael Murray. Published 2007 by the Waterford Press for the Crater Lake Natural History Association. $6.95
A beautifully illustrated, pocket-sized, laminated guide to common plants and animals of Crater Lake National Park. Trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and two lichens. Animals include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects.
 A Crater Lake National Park Vascular Plant Checklist by Peter F. Zika. Published 2003 by the Crater Lake Natural History Association. $9.95. Spiral bound. 92 pages. Some maps and illustrations.
A list of all documented vascular plants found in Crater Lake National Park to 2003. Contains scientific names with synonyms, common names, park habitat, locations, and special notes, from ferns and conifers through flowering plants, a Crater Lake gazetteer, and extensive list of references.
A must for serious botanists visiting or interested in the flora of Crater Lake National Park. | 
