Tourism
Can bicycling be Oregon's Maine event? - June 16, 2006
Suddenly Oregon seems serious about branding itself as "the bicycle
state." State government is gearing up to hire a "bicycle concierge" to serve
tourists on two wheels.
Oregon Governor just another tourist -
August
26, 2005
When Gov. Ted Kulongoski took a boat tour of
Crater Lake Wednesday afternoon, he was just another tourist.
Officials unveil plan of action
for tourism - April 27, 2005
Whether you're from Klamath County, somewhere
else in Oregon, New York, or even Germany, Japan, Mexico or Italy, Todd
Davidson says the blitz to lure visitors is on.
Crater Lake holds status as area's primary tourist draw
- September 13, 2004
Crater Lake remains the main reason people visit
the Klamath Basin, but increasing numbers of tourists from around the
nation, and even the world, are checking out real estate, taking rides
on the Klamath Belle and seeing the sights.
Governor appoints former KF woman
to state travel council
-
October
19, 2003
Christina Lilienthal, a former Klamath Falls resident, has been
appointed by Gov. Ted Kulongoski to the Oregon Travel Information
Council.
Norton cancels Crater Lake visit
-
September 17, 2003
Interior Secretary Gale Norton has canceled
plans to visit Crater Lake National Park this week because she is
instead attending a special meeting in Washington, D.C.
Look at the local top 10 attractions first
- May 12,
2003
So, what about Klamath Basin top 10 recreation destinations? It is a
list that changes, partly based on the season.
Fee collection starts Saturday:
unpredictable weather opens Crater Lake's busy season
- April
24, 2003
Heavy snows have soaked the park in recent
weeks. Snow that fell overnight and early today pushed the on-ground
total back above 100 inches. And, even though the weather is better for
cross country skiing than sightseeing, entrance fees will be collected
at the park's south entrance station beginning Saturday.
Local pair to help promote the
Volcanic, All American Scenic road -
February 03, 2003
Two Klamath County people will join a two-state
board to promote the Volcanic Legacy Scenic By-Way All American Road.
National Park Service leader pays
return visit to Crater Lake
-
August 23, 2002
"Look at where I am today," crowed Mainella, the National Park Service's
16th director, Thursday at Crater Lake National Park.
Bush to visit Oregon, not Crater
Lake
- August 06, 2002
President Bush plans to visit Oregon this month, but the White House has
ruled out a proposed visit to Crater Lake National Park for its 100th
birthday.
Park fee increases pay off: more
visitors at higher price - December 04, 1998
Increased fees to national parks and other federal recreation areas
under a five-year experimental program have almost doubled revenues without
discouraging visits, a government study concludes.
Sunny days translate to good days
for tourism - July 16, 1998
After an abnormally wet spring, Southern Oregon businesses that
rely on tourism are basking in the summer sun.
Campsites going fast: Mild weather on tap for 4th -
July, 1998
Campgrounds were filling fast on Wednesday as Southern Oregon
prepared to celebrate the July 4 holiday. Vacant space was expected
to disappear at most campgrounds by late today because many
businesses have given their employees a Friday holiday to compensate
for July 4 falling on Saturday.
Area tourist industry rebounds:
recreational activities lead the list of high visitor volume
- September 10, 1997
Visitor industries are reporting gains of 5 to 13 percent
from last summer's activity, says Patti Bills, director of
the Medford Visitors & Convention Bureau.
Campers may find more than just serenity
-
June 25,
1997
For campers in search of a little peace and quiet in the great Southern
Oregon outdoors, the biggest threat to their plans in area campgrounds is rowdy
neighbors.
Visitor Total Nears Record
-
January 12, 1969
Supt. Donald M. Spalding says
Crater Lake National Park had its second highest visitation
on record during 1968.
Entrance Fee Cut to Crater Lake Park
-
March 13, 1926
The entrance fee to Crater
Lake National Park has been reduced from ?2.50 to $1 per
automobile, according to word received here from Washington,
D. C.
Most Visitors To Crater Lake Park Travel in Autos
- July 19, 1924
Up to the evening of July 6th a total of 4,941 cars and 14,942 visitors
entered Crater Lake National Park. Thus at the end of the first week of the
official season nearly as many visitors entered as during the entire season of
1923, when a total of 33,011 visitors registered.
Tourist Movement To National Parks
- July 11, 1924
The national parks throughout the country are being visited by unprecedented
numbers of sightseers, some of whom travel from coast to coast by automobile to
get a glimpse of the natural scenic wonders of the great open spaces of the west
Heavy Touring Season Begins at Crater Lake
-
July 5, 1924
Work on Roads Made Possible Through Recent Snow; Are in Good Shape Now
County claims Crater Lake -
October
16, 2003
And now it's official, since Klamath County on
Wednesday adopted the slogan "Home of Crater Lake."
