Car-free days set for Rim Drive at Crater Lake National Park

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (AP) — Bicyclists and pedestrians will have Crater Lake National Park's Rim Drive to themselves on consecutive Saturdays this year.

The Herald and News reports officials are opening extra parking on Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 so people can travel the 25-mile stretch without vehicles.

The $15 per-car fee will be eliminated Sept. 26 for National Public Lands Day.

Crater Lake National Park superintendent Craig Ackerman says wet weather in past years didn't stop people from coming out to enjoy the car-free days. The closures were separated this year so people can try to avoid a cold or rainy weekend.