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Klamath Falls sits in the middle of
Klamath Basin
, whose low-lying lakes and marshes once formed a vast wetland stretching far beyond the California border. Much of the basin has been drained for cattle grazing, but six areas are now protected as
national wildlife refuges
, with the resident bird population increased to upwards of a million during spring and fall migrations. The town's
visitor center
at 1451 Main St in the Klamath County Museum (daily 9am-4.30pm; tel 541/884-0666,
), issues detailed maps of the basin and its bird sanctuaries.
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