National Park Service rustic
National Park Service rustic – sometimes colloquially called Parkitecture – is a style of architecture that developed in the early and middle 20th century in the United States National Park Service (NPS) through its efforts to create buildings that harmonized with the natural environment. Since its founding in 1916, the NPS sought to design and build visitor facilities without visually interrupting the natural or historic surroundings. The early results were characterized by intensive use of hand labor and a rejection of the regularity and symmetry of the industrial world, reflecting connections with the Arts and Crafts movement and American Picturesque architecture.
Image: Longmire WA headquarters bldg
Image: Oregon Caves Chateau (Josephine County, Oregon scenic images) (jos D0023a)
Image: Bandelier National Monument Entry Sign 2017 05 05
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Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park is an American national park located in southern Oregon. Established in 1902, Crater Lake is the fifth-oldest national park in the United States and the only national park in Oregon. The park encompasses the caldera of Crater Lake, a remnant of Mount Mazama, a destroyed volcano, and the surrounding hills and forests.
Panoramic view of Crater Lake
Satellite view of Crater Lake
November panorama from Rim Village. During the winter, the road up to Rim Village is normally plowed but Rim Drive is closed.
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