On November 29, 1872, a group of Modoc people—along with their leader Kintpuash—clashed with U.S. troops near the Lost River in southern Oregon. Lives were lost on both sides of the battle, and in the aftermath, the Modocs retreated into the nearby lava beds—marking the start of war that would drag on for five bloody months. Decades of animosity built toward that moment, and the repercussions would be felt in the years that followed. But the Modoc War is an important chapter in Klamath Basin

Anyone who has been there will agree: Klamath County and Klamath Falls offers incredible outdoor experiences for any generation. Grandparents, kids, parents, and teens will all find something to love in this region of south central Oregon just north of the California border. Maybe it is the 300 days of sun that Klamath Falls receives each year, letting outdoor lovers explore a lifetime’s worth of wilderness bliss. It could be the cozy cabins or the historically rich museums. It might even be the delicious pies

According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, more than 45 million people take part in birdwatching each year—and, along with other wildlife watchers, they contribute more than $75 billion to the U.S. economy. Those birders spend more than $40 billion annually on trips and equipment, and they spend nearly $15 billion in the local communities they visit. Clearly, birding is big business in the United States. There may be no better place to birdwatch in the U.S. than in Klamath County, Oregon. More than