KLAMATH FALLS 

Klamath Falls is located in southern Oregon just east of the Cascade Mountains . The Klamath Basin is rich in history, culture, recreation and natural resources. With approximately 300 days of sunshine per year, the area offers an array of recreation and relaxation. Klamath County has a population of 63,7875 with most of its residents located within the county seat of Klamath Falls. Klamath Falls is classified as high desert with total precipitation averaging 18.05 inches annually including snowfall averaging 38.5 inches annually. Framed by the Cascade Mountains on the west, at an elevation of 4,105, the humidity is low andtemperatures seldom rise above 100 degrees.

Crater Lake National Park is the areas most famous lake and one of the natural wonders of the world. The park is a host to a diverse array of activities. Park visitors may hike in the forest, camp out or stay in an historic hotel or even cross-country ski. www.crater.lake.national-park.com/info.htm

Upper Klamath Lake is 28 miles long and is a 133 square miles of surface area. This is a great sailing lake with numerous regattas.

Klamath County can meet the needs of every level of golfer from beginner to those who want the challenge of a custom designed Arnold Palmer course ranked 51st in America 's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest.

There are over 430 species of wildlife in the Klamath Basin's six National Wildlife Refuges. In the fall and spring, millions of migrating ducks, geese and swans come through the Klamath Basin on the Pacific Flyway and stop for rest and food. During the winter, Klamath Basin has a population of 1,000 bald eagles that begin arriving in mid January. The area has a broad range of wildlife; cranes, pelicans, marmots, owls, otters, deer, sheep, porcupine and an estimated 263 bird species.

The Ross Ragland Theatre offers year round multi-disciplinary arts. The theater provides a venue for large Broadway shows, symphonies and top named artists. www.rrtheater.org

Oregon Institute of Technology is the only public institute of technology in the Pacific Northwest with degree programs in engineering, health technologies, management, communications, and applied sciences. www.oit.edu

Klamath Community College offers Associate degrees, college transfer certificates, and apprenticeship programs. www.kcc.cc.or.us

Sky Lakes Medical Center provides a full range of modern health services and support for the community. Whether for the birth of a baby, the care of illness or injury or life-saving surgery, the dedicated staff at Merle West Medical Center takes great pride in delivering high-quality care with skill, kindness, compassion and dignity. www.mwmc.org/topnav/about

Klamath County offers both air and ground transportation. The Klamath Falls Airport offers commercial air service as well as full general aviation services and is home to the Oregon Air National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing. Amtrak offers services both north and southbound.

If you are looking for diversity of activities, beauty, tranquility and serenity, the Klamath Basin is here for you to enjoy.

FRED MOTT
RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY

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