Tourism By Region

Nestled in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County and the Greater Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Pittston areas, offer visitors an area of natural beauty - with mountains, streams, lakes and valleys providing outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Few areas can match its accessibility with Interstates 80, 81, 380 and 84 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike crossing through its region. Luzerne County Your Host in Northeast PA. Attractions Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza Parks Coal Street Park Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 821-1184 Frances Slocum State Park 525 Mt. Olivet Road Wyoming, PA 18644 (570) 696-3525 Kingston Recreation Center 655 Third Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 287-1106 Kirby Park Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 288-1765 Moon Lake County Park RD2, Box 301 Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 (570) 477-5467 Nescopeck State Park c/o Lehigh Gorge RR1, Box 81 White Haven, PA 18661 (570) 443-0400 Ricketts Glen State Park RR2, Box 130 Benton, PA 17814 (570) 477-5675 Attractions Arts YOUniverse 156 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 570-606-4668 Briggs Farm Concerts 88 Old Berwick HWY Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 379-2003 The Country Junction "World's Largest General Store" / Ashley Furniture 251 Mundy Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (570) 823-1900 Drifton Sports Complex/NASF PO Box K, Drifton, PA 18221 (570) 454-1952 Back Mountain Enduro Riders 54 Newport St., Glen Lyon, PA 18617 (570) 736-6580 Exploring Audubon's Lehigh: An Auto Tour In Northeastern Pennsylvania www.audubonslehigh.org Hillside Farms Dairy Store 650 Huntsville Road Shavertown, PA 18708 (570) 696-3881 Kingston Recreation Center 655 Third Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 287-1106 F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts PO Box 486, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 (570) 826-1100 Knoebels Amusement Park Rt.487, Box 317, Elysburg, PA 17824 570-672-2572 Sno Mountain 1000 Montage Mountain Rd. Scranton, PA 18505 (570) 969-7669 www.snomtn.com Music Box Dinner Theater 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, PA 18704 (570) 283-2195 The Downs at Hazleton 325 Laurel Mall (Rt.93 and Airport Road) Hazleton, PA 18201 570-450-7422 Lackawanna County Trolley Museum 300 Cliff Street Scranton, Pa 18503 570-693-6590 Luzerne County Fair Route 118 Dallas, PA 18612 570-675-FAIR National Shrine of the Sacred Heart 1 Church Place Harleigh, PA 18225 (570) 455-1162 Northeastern PA Philharmonic 957 Broadcast Center Avoca, PA 18641 (570) 457-8301 Pickering’s Canoe Rental & Fishing Guide 87 North Mill St. (Rte. 29) West Nanticoke, PA 18634 (570) 740-2282 Pocono Downs 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre,PA 18702 (570) 825-6681 Red Barons Baseball Montage Mountain, Moosic, PA 18505 (570) 969-2255 The Lion Brewery Inc. 700 N. Pennsylvania Ave. PO Box GS Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 (570) 823-8801 Whitewater Challengers PO Box 8 White Haven, PA 18661 (570) 443-9532 Luzerne County Historical Society 49 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 822-1727 Houdini Tour 1433 N. Main Ave. Scranton, PA 18508 (570) 342-5555 Scranton Cultural Center 420 N. Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18510 570-346-7369 Eckley Miner’s Village RR#2, Box 236 Weatherly, PA 18255 (570) 636-2070 Greater Hazleton Historical Society Museum 55 N. Wyoming St. Hazleton, PA 18201 (570) 455-8576 Nathan Denison House 35 Denison St. Forty Fort, PA 18704 (570) 288-5531 PP & L Susquehanna Energy Information RR1, Box 1797, Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-2281 Steamtown Nat'l Historical Site 150 S. Washington Ave. Scranton, PA 18503 (570) 340-5200 The Swetland Homestead 885 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, PA 18644 (570) 822-1727 Stock Car Racing Experience P.O. Box 500 Rt. 115 Fern Ridge Plaza Blakeslee, PA 18610 570-643-6921 1-877-STOCKCAR Stoney Acres Winery 229 Wapwallopen Road Nescopeck, PA 18635 570-379-4771 The Downs at Erie 7700 Peach Street Erie,Pa 16509 1-814-866-3678 The Downs at Lehigh Valley 1780 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18103 1-610-266-6559 The Grtr. Hazleton Philharmonic 212 West Broad St. Hazleton, PA 18201 570-455-2188 The Little Theatre of W-B PO Box 1 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 570-823-1875 Back to the Top -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recreation Audubon Pennsylvania 100 Wildwood Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-213-6880 Back Mt. Enduro Riders 54 Newport Street Glen Lyon, PA 18617 (570) 726-6580 Catholic Youth Center 36 S Washington Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 570-823-6121 Coal Street Park Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 821-1184 Community Park Route 93 West Hazleton, Pa 18201 Eagle Rock Ski &Golf Resort 1060 Valley of Lakes Hazleton, PA 18201 1-888-384-6660 Frances Slocum State Park 525 Mt. Olivet Wyoming, PA 18644 (570) 696-3525 Kingston Recreation Center 655 Third Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 287-1106 Kirby Park Kingston, PA 18704 (570) 288-1765 Montage Mountain Ski Resort Exit 51 off Interstate 81 100 Montage Mt. Road Scranton, PA 18505 (570) 969-7669 Moon Lake County Park RD2, Box 301 Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 (570) 477-5467 Nescopeck State Park Lehigh Gorge RR1 Box 81 White Haven, PA 18661 (570) 443-0400 Paragon Adventure Park 598 Oak Ridge Road Hazleton, PA 18202 570-384-0550 Pickerings Outfitters 87 N. Mill St. Route 29 West Nanticoke, PA 18634 (570) 740-2282 Pocono Adventure, Inc. Riding Stables Meadowside Road Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-6333 Ricketts Glen State Park RR2, Box 130 Benton, PA 17814 (570) 477-5675 River Front Parks 17 East Northampton Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 826-1108 PA Fish Commission (570) 477-5717 PA Game Commission (570) 675-1143 Above The Poconos Skydivers 69 Center Hill Road Sugarloaf, PA 18249 570-788-2476 1-888-654-PLAY The Tubs Nature Park Route 115 Wilkes-Barre, PA (570) 675-1312 Whitewater Challengers P.O. Box 8 White Haven, PA 18661 (570) 443-9532 Back to the Top -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Eckley Miners' Village RR #2 Box 236 Weatherly, PA 18255 (570) 636-2070 Electric City Trolley Museum 300 Cliff Street Scranton, PA 18503 (570) 963-6590 Flagler Private Railcar and Vulcan Yard Engine Market Street Square 33 Wilkes-Barre Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Greater Hazleton Historical Society Museum 55 N. Wyoming Street Hazleton, PA 18201 (570) 455-8576 Historical Brainerd Church Off Rt. 93 Sybertsville, PA 18251 (570) 788-3244 Historic Hanson's Dance Hall & Pavilion Pole 151 Harveys Lake, PA 18618 Houdini Tour 1433 North Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508 (570) 342-5555 Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour McDade Park Bald Mountain Road Scranton, PA 18504 1-800-238-7245 Lattimer Massacre Memorial Off Route 940 Lattimer, PA Lyman H. Howe Mansion 30 Riverside Dr. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Nathan Denison House 35 Denison St. Forty Fort, PA 18704 (570) 288-5531 New Jersey Central Railroad Station Market Street Square 33 Wilkes-Barre Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Steamtown National Historic Site 150 South Washington Ave. Scranton, PA 18503 (570) 340-5200 1-888-693-9391 The Swetland Homestead 885 Wyoming Avenue Wyoming, PA 18644 (570) 822-1727 Luzerne County Historical Society 49 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 822-1727 Back to the Top -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sports Red Barons www.redbarons.com WB/Scranton Penguins www.wbspenguins.com WB/Scranton Pioneers www.wbpioneers.com Pocono Downs 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre,PA 18702 (570) 825-6681 Back to the Top

Pennsylvania Dutch Country comes to life as the winter chill lifts from the air, and it's the perfect time - and place - for you to get rejuvenated too! Grab your family and head for our breathtaking outdoors, packed with hiking and biking trails, water activities and more. Join friends to peruse gorgeous handmade quilts, and spoil yourselves at the spa. Head to a local mud sale or antique market in a quest for bargains. Or simply kick back with that special someone on the front porch of your B&B. However you choose to welcome springtime, you'll get the most out of your visit to Lancaster County by waking up with us. Don't spend your morning driving; instead, use it to admire our sunrises, explore our back roads, hike our trails, bike our bridges, stroll our farmers' markets and savor our sticky buns. Starting your day with us also means you'll have more time to experience Lancaster. Make it a whole day of fun - or a few days! With lodging prices of just $99 more or less, how can you resist? Things to Do When you've made your own fun for over 200 years, you get pretty good at it. It's all here—theme parks, golf, taste-tempting tours, festivals, harvest fairs—just for starters. Add in all the great dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, museums and historic sites, and the days (and nights) get filled with fun pretty quickly. But save some time for what makes Lancaster County unique—the warmth, color and charm of our farmland communities, where a simpler way of life means a world of simple pleasures to share. Want to see, do and enjoy it all, all in one place? Then come to the one place with two names . . . Lancaster County, the Heart of Pennsylvania Dutch CountrySM.

Applegate Trail The Applegate Trail passed through Southern Oregon along the route of present day Main Street in Roseburg. An Historical Marker is located on Main Street just north of Douglas Avenue. The Applegate Trail, sometimes referred to as the Southern Road, was opened in 1846. It was intended to serve as an alternate way of reaching the western valleys of the Oregon Territory while avoiding the perils of the Oregon Trail along the Columbia River route. The Applegate Trail remained in use until well into the 1880's. Covered Bridges The covered-bridge-building tradition dates back to the 1850s. Out of materials that were readily available such as the Douglas Fir, which was abundant in western Oregon and well-suited fir bridge construction. House-type structures were constructed over the top of the timber trusses to protect them from the damp western Oregon climate and increase their longevity. The covered bridge blended well into the early economy of the Oregon countryside. There are six covered bridges in the Land of Umpqua. For a brochure, contact the Roseburg Visitors & Convention Bureau. Douglas County Museum The award-winning Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History is located at I-5 exit #123 one mile south of Roseburg. The museum's displays offer a fun and exciting learning adventure. 2002 marks Douglas County's Sesquicentennial. Enjoy a special Museum exhibit on the first 150 years of Douglas County. Open daily. Admission charged. Tours available. Call 541-957-7007. Historic Homes and Districts Roseburg and several surrounding communities provide a glimpse into the past as you enjoy visiting their historic structures and districts. A descriptive brochure of Historical Tours of Roseburg homes and buildings is available at the Roseburg Visitors & Convention Bureau. Our Self-Guided Tour Map will help you plan your Historic Tour of the Land of Umpqua. Oakland Historic District Oakland was the first city in Oregon to establish an Historic District (1968). Located 15 miles north of Roseburg, Oakland was once a thriving agricultural and shipping center. The community now welcomes visitors to experience historic buildings, homes, pioneer cemeteries, antique, art and gift shops, fine dining restaurant and the Oakland Museum. Self-guided walking tour brochures are available at City Hall. Colliding Rivers Viewpoint At Colliding Rivers Viewpoint, the swift, deep waters of the North Umpqua River funnel into a water chute and meet the rapids of sparkling Little River head-on. The viewpoint includes a newly constructed rest area and comfort station, plus several interpretive panels about the area. Located just off Highway #138 at Glide, 18 miles east of Roseburg and across the street from Colliding Rivers Visitors Center. Continue your Self-Guided Scenic Tour following Highway #138 east to Crater Lake through some of the most spectacularly beautiful country in the Land of Umpqua. Crater Lake National Park Once a towering mountain known as Mt. Mazama, Crater Lake is now America's deepest lake. Hike spectacular trails, picnic near fields of wildflowers, drive the 33 mile trip around the caldera rim, enjoy camping in the the most scenic of settings, marvel at the pristine blue waters of Crater Lake. Crater Lake National Park celebrated its 100th birthday in 2002. Lodge, motel, cafeteria, store, interpretive centers. For information call the Park Service at 1-541-594-3000. For lodge or motel reservations call 1-541-830-8700. Diamond Lake Diamond Lake, located off Highway 138 approximately 76 miles east of Roseburg, is Douglas County's Cascade Mountains Gem. Summer and winter outdoor recreation and adventure opportunites are some of the finest you will find anywhere in the county. Diamond Lake Resort provides motel and cabin accomodations. Camping sites abound. Restaurants and convention center year-round plus a Visitors Center open in the summer. Douglas County Parks The Douglas County Parks Department, the first in Oregon, has over 50 parks in the system, ranging from large facilities with overnight camping to small boat launching access points. In addition, Douglas County is home to numerous parks operated by the U.S Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the State of Oregon, and local communities. Forestry Learn first hand about Douglas County's woods products industry. During the summer months, several area mills open their doors to provide a close look at various types of wood products manufacturing. Mill tours are free and require advance reservations. Also, free guided van tours, led by a professtional forestor, transport you into forests to learn about forest practices and wildlife. For tour schedules and advance reservations contact the Roseburg Visitors & Convention Bureau at 1-800-444-9584 ext 10. Rock Creek Fish Hatchery Located 22 miles east of Roseburg just off the North Umpqua Highway (Highway #138) at Rock Creek. Self-guided tours daily from 7:30am to dusk. Call 541-496-3484 for information on scheduling guided tours for groups. Year-round viewing opportunities. Handicap accessible trail and platform. Picnic area. Operated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway 172 mile National Scenic Byway from Roseburg along the North Umpqua River, past waterfalls, parks and recreation sites, to Diamond Lake, Crater Lake and then south along the Rogue River to Gold Hill. Roseburg City Parks For more information on city parks including useage and permits, please contact the City of Roseburg Parks Department at 541-672-7701 ext.236 Waterfalls East of Roseburg along the North and South Umpqua Rivers, numerous waterfalls cascade through lush forests. The "Thundering Waters" brochure provides a detailed look at several of the most spectacular and beautiful waterfalls and is available by contacting the Roseburg Visitors & Convention Bureau. Winchester Dam Fish Ladder Located just off I-5 at exit #129. Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife viewing window at Winchester Dam, where visitors can observe salmon and steelhead in their native environment on the North Umpqua River

Spring Adventures in Lane County Sip on one of the Willamette Valley's "Top 100 Wines in the World”, sidle up to a Great Blue Heron as you sketch its impressive profile, notice the inevitable spring in your step as you venture along garden paths kissed by wildly blooming crimson and pink azaleas. Inspiration is sure to find you in Lane County, whether you're at play in the city of Eugene, the Cascade Mountains, the Oregon Coast, or at one of our fabulous spring events. Wondrous Wings and Wine and Memorable Memorial Day The Wings and Wine Festival is held May 12 in Fern Ridge at Secret House Winery, just a short drive from Eugene. From morning 'til moonrise, available activities include sharing dawn with songbirds, canoeing Coyote Creek, and creating mysterious nighttime calls alongside the owls. Between adventures, enjoy great wine and a scrumptious dinner. Just two weeks later, Memorial Day provides plenty of places to party, as Lane County's 16 wineries open their doors and roll out the barrel tastings. Savor one of Benton-Lane’s "Wine Spectator" award winning vintages, cycle to Sweet Cheeks Winery in the rolling hills of the Lorane Valley, or take a limo to Iris Hill and revel in the deep blue flowers that greet your approach. It’s a long week-end, so get ready to have some serious fun. Twice the Flower Fun This year Florence’s hugely popular Rhododendron Festival will be preceded by the Early Rhodie Show, also on the Oregon Coast. Throughout Lane county, April and May bring plant sales, botanical walks, garden parties, and a variety of workshops. As always, local Earth Day events set the tone for keeping Eugene Green. Eugene Marathon and More Step up to the challenge of a 26 K! There are awesome opportunities to showcase your running talent both before and after this hallmark event. No doubt about it; Track is Back, and there is no doubt as to why Eugene, Oregon is known as "Track Town U.S.A."! Getting near to nature has never been so easy! Make plans now to stay a night or two at one of our welcoming hotels or bed and breakfasts.

Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. As the northern jewel of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - All American Road, Crater Lake can stun visitors with its beauty, dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. Crater Lake has neither an inlet nor outlet. At an elevation of 6,940 feet and a lake depth of 1927 feet, it is the 7th deepest lake in the world and the clearest in the country with visibility to 140 feet. On June 12, 1853, prospectors’ hunting for gold, led by John Wesley Hillman, found Crater Lake. President Theodore Roosevelt declared it a national park on May 22, 1902, the fifth oldest national park. Natural wonders abound, and the 71 room historic Crater Lake Lodge is worthy of its grand surroundings. The lodge (listed in the National Register of Historic Places) was built in 1915 to boost the tourist potential of the new park. Considerable restoration and renovation occurred in the early 1900s. During summer you can navigate the 33 mile Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface to Wizard Island, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Many interpretive programs are available to expand your knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness. The winter brings some of the heaviest snowfall in the country, averaging 533 inches per year. Although park facilities mostly close for this snowy season, visitors may view the lake during fair weather, enjoy cross-country skiing, and participate in weekend snowshoe hikes. Museums Spend an hour or all day browsing through Klamath’s rich history. Birds displayed in their natural habitats, Native American artifacts and dioramas, relics from the pioneer era, and old wagon roads each tell a story of the region’s diverse heritage. From the museum, you can develop your own personal itinerary of sightseeing or enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The Favell Museum 125 West Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR Just a block towards the river from the Visitor Center, this museum is world-renowned for its western art and Native American artifacts. In the center of the vault is a Fire Opal Arrowhead a unique and extraordinary piece. Outdoor Logging Museum Highway 97N, Chiloquin, OR Collier Memorial State Park has an open-air logging museum and pioneer log cabin village, gift shop, and trails for anglers and hikers along the Williamson River and Spring Creek. Some of the best fly fishing is right here where the confluence of Spring Creek meets the Williamson River. You can expect to snap up a nice rainbow trout or brook trout. Across Highway 97 is the Outdoor Logging Museum, which is full of antique logging equipment. The Park area is grassy and relaxing and has a large campground for both tent and RV camping. Don’t miss the Living History Day on June 18th with period costumes, live steam engines, demonstrations, hay rides, entertainment and great food. Klamath County Museum 1451 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 The building housing the museum was built in 1935 with Art Deco elements. Originally built as an armory, it later hosted performances by many of America’s jazz greats. Today, the Klamath County Museum houses a splendid array of local birds in dioramas reflective of their natural habitat, along with Native American artifacts and relics from pioneer days. Senator George Baldwin Hotel 31 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Built in 1906 to lodge the anticipated travelers arriving by train from San Francisco, who came to experience the outdoors and see Crater Lake. Guides set the mood as they narrate a living history of Klamath Falls. Exhibits so real you expect the guest to return any minute. Original furnishings and an enchanting trip down memory lane. This museum is listed on the State and National Historic Registers. Fort Klamath Museum and Park 51400 Highway 62, Chiloquin, OR, 97624. On the road to Crater Lake, stop by the first frontier military post in the region which was established here in 1863. The guardhouse (museum) exhibits fort relics, pictures and has a small gift shop. Picnic under the pines and let your imagination paint a picture of the past. The gravesites of Captain Jack, Modoc Chief, and three warriors are a short distance from the museum. The Little Red Post Office was moved to the grounds in 1998 to preserve the postal history of the Klamath Indian Agency. During summer months, the Living History Association of Oregon stages reenactments in period clothing. Ask about dates. Lava Beds National Monument Lava Beds National Monument is just west of the Wildlife Refuge and has more than 450 lava tube caves, the greatest concentration in North America. In addition, the monument encompasses the main battlefields of the Modoc War of 1872-73 and nearby is the site of the WWII Japanese Internment Camp outside Tulelake, California. The monument also includes Petroglyph Point, one of the largest panels of Native American rock art in the United States. Stop by the wonderful visitor center that has the lanterns and bump hats you’ll need to have a great day of exploration. Historic Downtown The tour of downtown Klamath Falls can begin from either end of Main Street because there is a friendly anchor on each end . . . the Great Basin Visitor Center at one and the Klamath County Museum on the other! Each have good parking, a gift shop and interesting history . . . and the Linkville Trolley stops at both. But if you really feel like walking it’s only one mile from anchor to anchor. Historic Downtown The tour of downtown Klamath Falls can begin from either end of Main Street because there is a friendly anchor on each end . . . the Great Basin Visitor Center at one and the Klamath County Museum on the other! Each have good parking, a gift shop and interesting history . . . and the Linkville Trolley stops at both. But if you really feel like walking it’s only one mile from one point to the other. The Favell Museum 125 West Main Street Just a block towards the river from the Visitor Center, this museum is world-renowned for its western art and Native American artifacts. In the center of the vault is a Fire Opal Arrowhead a unique and extraordinary piece. The Great Basin Visitor Center 205 Riverside Drive Here you’ll find help for all the information you’ll need to have a fun time in Klamath Country. The Goeller House Located just across the street from the Visitor Center, the Goeller House was built from 1902 - 1905 by Fred Goeller who owned a planning mill down on the river. As a private residence it’s only open for tours a few days a year. Call Great Basin Visitor Center for dates. Klamath County Museum 1451 Main Street Constructed in 1935 with Art Deco elements, this building was originally built as an armory and hosted many performances by America’s jazz greats. Today, the Klamath County Museum houses a splendid array of local birds in dioramas reflective of their natural habitat, along with Native American artifacts and relics from pioneer days. Senator George Baldwin Museum 31 Main Street This historic building was built in 1906 and is on the State and National Historic Register. George was a tinsmith by trade and opened the first hardware store in Klamath Falls. The Klamath County Government Center 305 Main Street Built in 1915, this building was the original home of the Elks Lodge. In 1967 it became the County Administrative offices and was damaged in the earthquake of 1993. With an eye toward the future and a heart for the past the builders incorporated the new with the old for the building you see today. Klamath Falls City Administration 500 Klamath Avenue This building originally housed the Klamath Falls City Library and was built in the colonial revival style. It was constructed in 1914 near the center of commerce so the business district could utilize it. The Ross Ragland Theatre 218 North 7th Street. Created as the community Performing Arts Center from the old Esquire Theater. The theater was built back in 1940 in the Art Deco Style. Built as a motion picture palace, the property was remodeled in 1999 from community donations. Oregon Bank Building 905 Main Street Built in glazed terra cotta and modeled after the Gothic Revival architectural style, this building is truly unique. The interior showcases hand cut oak, Philippine mahogany woodwork and Art Deco pewter light fixtures. Mural Tour A mural depicting Kingsley Field. See the Visitor Center for more information on the murals of Klamath Falls. Located at 5th Street and Klamath Avenue (one block south of Main Street) Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges For the wildlife enthusiast, a visit to the Klamath Basin Refuges at any season is a voyage of never-ending discovery. Year to year and season to season the dynamic ebb and flow of wildlife is a process of constant change. Over 430 wildlife species have been observed in the Basin including 262 species of birds. Fall and spring bring the drama of one to three million ducks, geese and swans using refuge wetlands as a vital stopover in their annual migrations. Winter bald eagle numbers peak in mid February with Basin populations ranking as the largest recorded in the contiguous United States. Thousands of wetland nesting birds also raise their young on the six Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges. The Klamath Basin Refuges consist of a variety of habitats including freshwater marshes, oopen water, grassy meadows, coniferous forests, sagebrush and juniper grasslands, agricultural lands and rocky cliffs and slopes. These habitats support diverse and abundant populations of resident and migratory. Activities available on the Refuges: Photography Blinds Canoe Trails Hunting Interpretive Trails Fishing Educational Programs Visiting Hours: The Refuges are open during daylight hours only, except as modified by Refuge hunting regulations. Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Klamath County Sports Complex Includes three baseball fields, four outdoor soccer fields and two indoor soccer fields, a field house for indoor golf and baseball practice PLUS one of the top three skateboard parks in the world. Coming soon will be eight more multi-purpose baseball fields and an indoor aquatic center with two gyms! There is also a great playground/jungle-gym for the young ones! Skateboard Park The Klamath County Sports Complex has one of the top three skateboard parks in the world. Local and out of state skate boarders alike come to ride the transitions at this park. If you like to skate tranny then this is definitely one you should experience. There is also a playground at the park, so families with all ages can have a great time! Train Mountain Just a ways north of the Hwy 62 turn off. FREE rides are offered on the 7-1/2' scale model trains on 13 miles of track every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. In the summer, there’s a snack bar with burgers, chips, latte’s and soft drinks. In 2004 Guinness World RecordsTM recognized Train Mountain as the “Longest Miniature Hobby Railroad”. The Klamath Belle The Klamath Belle is Southern Oregon’s premier dinner and special event passenger ship. This was the first paddle wheeler to grace the waters of Upper Klamath Lake in over 75 years. With over 100 square miles of open water, Klamath Lake is the largest natural fresh water lake in the western United States. The Klamath Belle provides Lunch and Dinner excursions, as well as Dockside dinning, from early spring to late fall each year. Passengers enjoy a special lunch, brunch, or dinner while taking in the wonderful vistas, fresh mountain air, and abundant wildlife found here in Southern Oregon. Jetboat Tours With so many lakes and rivers in Klamath Country it shouldn't be a surprise that visitors and residents a like can enjoy a jetboat tour of Klamath Lake or one of the surrounding Mountain Lakes during the summer months. Experience the wildlife, scenery and history of Klamath Lake, the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi. Cruise around Buck Island and watch for the pictographs left Indians in earlier days. View Eagles, Egrets, Pelicans, Terns, waterfowl and numerous other birdlife from your Jetboat perch. View it all under the shadow of the looming Cascade Mountain Range. Oh, don't forget to hold onto your hat. Jetboat tours include some fast action sprints around the lake and an occasional high-speed twist. Dinner cruises to Rocky Point are also available. For more information contact Roe Outfitters LLC at 541/884-3825. Jetboat Family Fishing Trips A trip that parents and kids alike will enjoy. Experience scenic Klamath Lake or nearby mountain lakes with good opportunities to catch fish such as trout, perch or kokanee. We supply all of the gear and your guide is with you all the way. No experience needed! Don't let the details stop you from having some fun. You and the family just show up to fish and let us take care of the rest. We'll even clean your catch! Call 541/884-3825 for reservations. All gear provided. No experience necessary. Catch & release or catch & keep. Fish 10-30 minutes away. Catch trout, Kokanee or Perch. Catch is likely but not guaranteed. 50% nonrefundable deposit required Great Memories at no extra charge.

No matter the season, there’s plenty to do in and around Salem. Whether you’re visiting for pleasure or business, you’ll enjoy the region’s many attractions. The Salem Historical Quarterly provides information and events for Salem's historical sites. You will also find colorful gardens, unique children’s activities, historical museums, and wineries reminiscent of France waiting for you. Salem is a marvelously art-friendly town! We’re proud to host one of Oregon’s biggest art fairs and festivals each summer. Our downtown’s First Wednesdays always attract a vibrant crowd, featuring artists and musicians performing at stores during evening shopping hours. Theater performances and concerts attract well-known talents to our region, and are always well attended. And if you enjoy visual arts, our museums and galleries are known for their imaginative exhibitory. Outdoor concerts are always a special part of our summers. Our region is known for its phenomenal outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, camping and much more. The extraordinary beauty of our natural environment, along with our close proximity to everything makes us one of the hottest recreation hubs in Oregon.