Place is amazing and the lady at the counter was a pleasure! They have a scavenger hunt for kids…read moreadults and the family

We had a pleasant visit to this museum of local history. Exhibits include models of indigenous…read morehousing, old cars, some air and railroad stuff. The best thing is is the glow in the dark rocks! The worst thing is it costs $5.00 to enter. That's a lot of money for a place with no rotating or special exhibits. It's always the same. This is a publicly funded museum with its own tax revenue stream. The entry fee cannot possibly be necessary for museum's operation.

A peaceful, powerful museum with heart, history, and incredible care…read more The Favell Museum in Klamath Falls completely exceeded our expectations. It's a quiet, three-story space full of beautifully preserved Native American artifacts, Western art, and historic collections that feel both intimate and deeply respected. We came in just hoping to learn -- and left with a whole new appreciation for everything this place holds. Admission was $15 per adult, with a small senior discount for my mom. Tribal and Native members are welcomed in for free. The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and clearly proud of the space. They even allowed my sister to bring her leashed dog inside, as long as he stayed calm -- a thoughtful, trusting gesture we really appreciated. Each floor has its own character: * Top floor: An open gallery walk-through with art from the early to mid-1900s, where they also host art classes and community events. It felt calm, creative, and inspiring. * Middle floor: The main museum, with 5-6 rooms filled with Native artifacts, cultural pieces, and a separate vault room for antique weapons. Every display was arranged with care and depth. * Bottom floor: A rest area with beautiful leather chairs, a warm rug, Western art on the walls, and the most spacious, well-kept bathrooms we've seen in any museum. It felt like a lounge, not a lower level. The overall vibe was calm and deeply respectful. While it was a little tricky to photograph some of the exhibits due to lighting glare on the glass cases, that didn't take away from the beauty and storytelling in the collections. Other notes: * They accept Apple Pay * The gift shop is beautiful, with thoughtfully chosen, high-quality items * Everything is clearly maintained with care, from the exhibits to the restrooms Going to museums like this and supporting organizations that protect and share cultural history keeps authenticity alive. It's humbling, beautiful, and grounding in a way that's hard to put into words. We built real memories here and left feeling connected, inspired, and grateful. If you're anywhere near Klamath Falls, don't miss this place.

The Favell is a museum of Native American and western artifacts. There is also a gallery that…read morefeatures contemporary art exhibitions. I'm a little uncomfortable with the Native clothing, tools, cultural and personal items. How did the Favell come into possession of these things? The arrowhead collection is enormous. There is a diverse rock collection as well. I'd say it's worth a visit.

Definitely worth the stop! Lots to see and appreciate. Great stop for families, as there are…read moreoutbuildings to explore. Highly recommended stopping and supporting this historical gem.

The best small town museum I've ever seen! It's more like a campus. The round barn is beautiful…read moreand has really cool history. The kids really enjoyed it, and after 2 hours didn't see it all!

Love the Tule Lake area. Lots of birds, beautiful marshes…read more Coots, egrets, Canada Geese, Mallards and cinnamon teal, red winged blackbirds. Nice little stop after visiting Lava Beds National Park

The visitor center relocated to the original site of the Tulelake Segregation Center at 44340 Hwy…read more139 in the town of Newell. Initially we went to the old address at the fairgrounds 7 miles away in Tulelake. But once we figured it out we went to the new visitor center. The ranger said it's been two years since they relocated. All the original barracks comprised of the Japanese internment camp are gone with the exception of the concrete jailhouse. The ranger said the barracks were sold and repurposed by the townsfolk of Newell. Still it's a somber reminder of the social injustice to the Japanese American people. While we were there we saw a ranger led tour which includes a tour of the jail. I had attempted to book a tour but couldn't figure out the logistics. My bad. You can get a National Park stamp for your passbook here. Otherwise you can get the stamp at Lava Beds National Monument.

What a delightful place to take your kids. I would recommend any parent consider this museum for a…read morefun activity, and parties are great here too!

Since the addition of our two little dudes many of our road trips have started to center not on the…read morefinal destination but rather on where we can stop and route to said destination. Children's Museums have become popular stopping point and we were very excited to find out that there was one in Klamath Falls. While this place isn't much to look at on the outside, inside are some great exhibuts, an area for young kiddos and plenty of stuff to stimulate curiosity while also burning off some energy! The place is located in an older part of town in what we found out was an old Dental Building. The place was donated about 15 years ago and they've been making continual improvements to it ever since. Upon walking in you're greeted by one of the employees at the counter. It was $5 per person to get in and that included access to everything that was available there. As well as tea and coffee Upstairs! The membership price was something like $10 per month for a family membership and $100 per month for a corporate membership. If we lived here this would be a go-to place! Downstairs just across from the entrance is an area for toddlers with a couple couches for moms needing to rest with little ones. Upstairs there are a ton of great exhibits for kids ages 2+. The exhibits included a decomissioned airplane that had been donated by a local gentleman, a great wooden fire truck that the kids could climb on that had working lights and sirens, a play town with rooms dedicated to a grocery store, a doctor's office, a hair salon at a dentist office. These were all a lot of fun and had phones that worked to call the other rooms - big news for 2 and 4 year olds! One of the more unique things they had here was a shadow room, with a phosphorescent wall that the kids could pose in front of and then the shadow was captured on it. One of the more creative things we've seen at a children's museum and it made for a very good time for everyone involved! Our favorite thing here though was the wall with the magnetic ramps and blower. All the pieces were set up to complete a circuit that then allowed a ping pong ball to go from one end to the other. Most of these that we've seen other places involve clear pipes and puff balls, but this one actually allowed the kids to change out pieces. It was pretty simple and really, really cool. The places mentioned we're definitely the highlights, and there were plenty of other areas 2 explore including one with model trains and another with a bunch of musical instruments. The folks here have done a pretty amazing job of setting up a really neat children's museum in a pretty small space. The space is utilized really well, and the folks that work here were very nice, interactive and helpful to all the kids. This is definitely a place that should be utilized by folks in town and anyone passing through!

The first thing of interest is that this beautiful 1922 house was a Sears Roebuck catalog…read moreper-fabricated kit house (somewhat similar to The Verndale (Model No. 6003); ($900 to $1,130) put together on site. The Schmincks were avid collectors of artifacts telling the history of Lake Co pioneers. In 1936 they opened their basement with over 5000 objects to the public. In the 1960's the rest of the house was preserved as a historic home and museum. The collection includes quilts, housewares, clothes, early recording technology, Indian artifacts and weapons including an early water cooled hand-held machine gun. The house is located at 128 South E Street and next door is the excellent Lake Co Museum with interesting history of the many Irish immigrants who came to the area in the 1800's to raise sheep. Ms Marie Lee, the present Curator, is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide through both museums.

I've been to where lava flows were before but never have I walked/climbed through where lava tubes…read moreactually are before. This was definitely an experience if you haven't done it! $15.00-25.00 to bring your horse, bicycle, motorcycle cycle, car or RV into the park. Doesn't matter how warm outside as the caves are cool to freezing with ice depending on which cave and how far down it goes. Headlamps/flashlights are needed but headlamps easiest so you can use both your hands. The fantastic Park Rangers will not only give you expert advice on what caves are best suited for you but the history about this amazing park. Skull Cave before you get to the visitors center was my first cave. After descending the short rock staircase then a rock floor then to a metal landing and down the metal staircase lower and lower into the cold dark earth. At the bottom is a Skull, bones and ice. The hand rails were freezing. Wish I would have brought my gloves. The visitors center can help with what caves are where and offer helmets, flashlights and other needs via borrow, rent or buy. Closed shoes, knee pads, etc for tight caves recommended. The others I tried weren't near that cold but still really incredible in different ways. To see all the melting of rock and burn scars through these tubes is spectacular. Our earth is alive and so amazing. There are some bathrooms at some of the sites but not all so take advantage. Also, make sure to wear clothing you've never worn in other caves. Transfer of biologicals is real and could very negatively effect the bats in here. An awe experience and I highly recommend it. Some spaces also might be a bit small in case you're claustrophobic. Many are not tight but pitch black. Better than any Halloween haunted house with the creep jumping out at you. A park experience not to miss!

One of the most underrated national parks in the country. You owe it to yourself to visit Lava…read more Beds National Monument at least once in your life! There are many lava tubes that are for all difficulties and they are all mostly along the road loop around the park or a short trail walk away. Some are easy to walk through upright all the way to those you have to crawl through requiring gear. Certain tubes can be closed seasonally to protect the bats that both migrate and hibernate there, so be sure to check with the park before you go if there is a specific one you would like to visit. The campgrounds are first come first serve except for the large group sites that can be reserved online, and the restrooms are decently kept with water refill stations outside. Overall a great experience, would highly recommend!