The Klamath Basin region is home to a pair of stunning U.S. National Park Service sites. Crater Lake National Park—Oregon’s only national park and the home of the deepest lake in North America—sits at the northern edge of the rugged region. To the south, Lava Beds National Monument takes visitors underground, and into the heart of the area’s best-preserved, most scenic caves. Best of all, the two sites are separated by an exceptionally scenic 90-minute drive. It’s a bit much to see in one day—but

If you love playing in the outdoors, then Klamath County has some wonderful experiences waiting for you. The area is well known for the terrific hiking, kayaking, and fishing but did you know that south-central Oregon also has several incredible golf courses? If you don’t want to miss out on all the outdoor sport opportunities Klamath County has to offer, here are three day trip ideas to satisfy the outdoorsman in you. TRIP IDEA #1:  GOLF & RELAXATION AT THE RUNNING Y RANCH RESORT Hole

Truly, there’s no bad time to go birding around Klamath County. Resident and migrating birds rest, nest, feed, and forage around the county’s wide range of ecosystems all year long; in all, roughly 1 million birds either live or pass through Klamath County on annual migrations, making the region a bucket-list destination for birders from around the world. Yet there’s something about spring that makes it a magical time to go birding. As temperatures warm and snow begins to melt in March, April, and May,