Lee Juillerat

Klamath Falls

Regional Editor at Herald and News

Writer, runner, climber, skier, photographer, hiker

Articles

Klamath River ‘First Descent’ is underway

6 days ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

They’re off!Kayakers attempting to paddle the Klamath River from the headwaters of the Wood River to the Pacific Ocean, a distance of about 310 river miles, began their month-long journey Thursday afternoon. kAmu@==@H:?8 46C6>@?:6D 2E E96 (@@5 #:G6C =2F?49 D:E6[ E96 8C@FA @7 `b\ E@ `g\J62C\@=5 A255=6CD 7C@> G2C:@FD EC:36D 2=@?8 E96 z=2>2E9 #:G6C — E96 z=2>2E9[ *FC@<[ w@@A2[ "F2CEK '2==6J[ 2?5 z2CF< EC:36D — D6E @77 27E6C 2 D6C:6D @7 3=6DD:?8D[ AC2J6CD 2?5 >6DD286D]k^AmkAm“{62C?
‘First Descent’ underway: Kayakers following undammed river to Pacific Ocean

1 week ago | rv-times.com | Lee Juillerat

Published 9:12 am Saturday, June 14, 2025 Thirty-day paddle event will take participants along Wood, Klamath rivers to the Northern California coast The “First Descent,” a 30-day paddle from the Wood River along the Klamath River to the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California, began Thursday. The kayak trip will feature young members of tribes that live along and are influenced by the Klamath River.
Matt Witt photos book celebrates Cascade-Siskiyou Monument’s 25th Anniversary

1 week ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

For Matt Witt, the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is more — far more — than a place on map. For Witt it’s a place to immerse himself in nature, to appreciate and experience its incredible diversity. “I’ve always been a hiker and a backpacker. And found taking a camera made me look more closely at what I’m seeing and getting me more absorbed and involved,” Witt explains of how photography has enhanced and expanded his outdoor experiences.
Matt Witt

1 week ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

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Klamath River's 'First Descent” begins Thursday

1 week ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

The “First Descent,” a 30-day paddle from the Wood River along the Klamath River to the Pacific Ocean near Requa, Calif., begins Thursday. The kayak trip will feature young members of tribes that live along and are influenced by the Klamath River. The Klamath officially begins near Klamath Falls but has sources upstream, including the Wood, Williamson and other rivers. The trip will celebrate the removal of four dams — John C.
First Klamath River descent by Tribal youth begins June 12

2 weeks ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

The First Descent Expedition of the Klamath River by young members of Tribes living along the river will begin Thursday, June 12. Participants in the Ríos to Rivers Paddle Tribal Waters Program will lead the first-ever 30-day source-to-sea descent of the newly undammed Klamath River. kAmp? @A6?:?8 46=63C2E:@? >2C<:?8 E96 368:??:?8 @7 E96 >@?E9\=@?8[ b`_\A=FD\>:=6D 6IA65:E:@? H:== 36 96=5 yF?6 `a 2E E96 9625H2E6CD @7 E96 (@@5 #:G6C[ 2?
Klamath Falls Geo Trail extension completed

2 weeks ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

There’s another new trail for walkers, runners and mountain bikers in Klamath Falls. Actually, what’s new is an extension of the Klamath Falls Geo Trail that was constructed by the Klamath Trails Alliance (KTA) in 2016 and provides access from the Sky Lakes Medical Center and Oregon Tech. The newly completed extension provides easy access from neighboring communities from Harmony Lane along with direct access for residents of the Crystal Terrace senior living center.
Klamath Geo Trail extension completed

3 weeks ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

There’s another new trail for walkers, runners and mountain bikers in Klamath Falls. Actually, what’s new is an extension of the Klamath Falls Geo Trail that was constructed by the Klamath Trails Alliance (KTA) in 2016 and provides access from the Sky Lakes Medical Center and Oregon Tech. The newly completed extension provides easy access from neighboring communities from Harmony Lane along with direct access for residents of the Crystal Terrace senior living center.
Oregon Fish Passage to meet in Lakeview

4 weeks ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

A public meeting will be held in Lakeview on Thursday, May 29, by Oregon's Fish Passage Task Force and Fish Screens Task Force. The meeting, which is open to the public, will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lake County Courthouse, 513 Center St, Lakeview. The meeting will also be accessed virtually via Microsoft Teams or by calling: 503-446-4951 and using conference ID 840315913#. kAmp86?52 E@A:4D :?4=F56 ~C68@?
Klamath Falls great-grandmother pens kids book

1 month ago | heraldandnews.com | Lee Juillerat

Donna Markus thrives on outings with her great-grandson Parker. “Parker and I have always had a special relationship,” says Markus. “We go on adventures all the time. Plus, I love Crater Lake. We’ve been to Crater Lake numerous times.”kAmp=E9@F89 96C 324<8C@F?5 92D 366? H@C<:?8 2 E649?:42= HC:E6C[ |2C<FD[ f`[ 3682? E9:?<:?8 23@FE HC:E:?8 2 <:5D’ 3@@<] $@[ H9:=6 E2<:?8 4=2DD6D 2E ~C68@? %649[ H96C6 =2DE yF?6 D96 62C?65 2 568C66 :?