If you like playing golf, then you will love the Running Y Ranch Golf Course, the only one in Oregon designed by Arnold Palmer and a destination course for golfers from all around the world. Even though the course itself is challenging, take some time between holes to enjoy the wildlife—you will routinely see pelicans, hawks, deer and eagles—and the exceptional scenery of the upper basin and Klamath Lake.
It’s always interesting to check out the history of any area you visit, so head over to the Klamath County Museum that’s housed in an old armory building and filled with exhibits for both adults and kids. Check out the dioramas of local birds, Native American artifacts and relics from the region’s pioneer days.
Hopefully your family has gotten rid of its excess energy and you are ready for a visit to another great museum, this time at the Baldwin Hotel Museum. In 1908 the hotel took over what had been a hardware store and flourished until 1977, providing a long history of guests coming and going. And guests still arrive, not to spend the night but rather to view the four floors of antiques and local historic photographs and artifacts. Note how the small rooms show how much people’s need for space has changed over the years.
Oregon is synonymous with adventure, at least for people who love the outdoors, and you can explore it to your heart’s content with the help of Roe Outfitters. No matter what your taste for excitement is, they’re ready to make it happen for you, from whitewater rafting to kayaking and canoeing to extreme fishing trips… and that’s just on the water! Roe has special privileges in both private ranches and on certain stretches of river rich in fish, so you’re sure to find the activity you’re looking for without feeling overcrowded while doing it.
When was the last time you and your family went bowling together? For an afternoon or evening indoors you cannot beat the Epicenter, an entertainment complex featuring 32 bowling lanes, video arcade, pool tables and a sports bar whose food attracts rave reviews. Sit and watch the game on one of the many TV screens, or show your kids how to use the bumper lanes. When you’re out and about around town, keep an eye out for the coupons the Epicenter distributes for free bowling.
Stay at one of the hotels in Klamath Falls listed above to enjoy the rugged Oregon wilderness, the museums and all the fun and adventure that this community has to offer its visitors.