... Summer's Meander ...

the river wends a peaceful
path 'twixt leaf and stone
... to the sea ...

The wild and scenic
Klamath River

The river has been sorely abused upstream by the irrigation and other farming practices upstream on the tributaries of Sprague River and Klamath Lake, though that might be ameliorated in the future with the recent adjudication affirming the water rights of the Klamath tribes. Even so, she's a beautiful river ...

the salmon river gorge in northern california. travel northern california and the beautiful marble and salmon mountains. raft the salmon river. hiking mountain trails in the russian wilderness area of the salmon mountains. camp in forest service campgrounds in the klamath national forest.

... granitic peaks form cliffs and spires all along the banks ...

Like the other rivers of the area, the Scott River, the Salmon River and more, the Klamath River has been mined extensively. The river and surrounding area make their own paths to recovery.

Travel northern California. See the Marble Mountains, the Salmon Mountains, the beautiful Salmon River, Sawyers Bar, the best living mining town, the magnificent Salmon River Gorge. Raft the river, try your hand at mining and/or fishing. Hike the Russian Wilderness and/or the Marble Wilderness in the beautiful Klamath National Forest. Or simply enjoy yourself sightseeing.

The Klamath River: Rafting, Hiking, Canoeing, Camping, Sightseeing or otherwise enjoying the under appreciated beauty of the Klamath River. Include this route as tour on several different routes: The Salmon River and Gorge, the Trinity, alovely path to the California Redwoods and the Coast, a visit to historic mining towns and more.

Forward ~ ... and the river flows ... Klamath Opulence ...

Back ~ ... speaking to summer's gentle meander ...

USFS: Klamath National Forest.

travel northern california and the beautiful marble and salmon mountains. raft the salmon river. hiking in the russian wilderness area. camp in the klamath national forest.