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LAKE OF THE WOODS RESORT Additionally, the resort is a just a mile or so east of The PacificCrest Trail, and it’s situated between two phenomenal wilderness areas so there’s virtually no limit to what vacationers can do; and for the more adventurous at heart, a new zip-line complex is under construction nearby. The lake was discovered in 1870 when Captain Oliver Applegate was surveying a new military road to Fort Klamath. In 1871 his group built the first cabin, and in the late 1800s and early 1900s travelers to Crater Lake camped along the lakeshore. The resort was built in the early 1920’s and the first Forest-Service permit was issued for its operation in 1925. In 2008 Gregory’s partner, John Doherty, purchased the Lake of the Woods and they’ve been remodeling and improving the property ever since. Lake of the Woods Resort operates in a recreational partnership under a special-use permit with the Fremont-Winema National Forest. a huge selection,” added Gregory. The Fort Klamath Crooked Creek hatchery raises trophy trout that are two-year-olds and can reach from to 16-18 inches long. There are two restaurants on the property; The Lakehouse Lodge Restaurant where they just finished a kitchen renovation that makes it far more efficient. “We serve one of the best fishand chips-dishes I’ve ever tasted and we do a breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday and an evening barbecue buffet on Saturday with a band playing and bar service on the patio that draws up to 200-300 people.” Though fish-and-chips are a favorite, they serve prime rib on Friday night, Saturday is band and barbecue, and on Sunday night they prepare a spaghetti buffet to keep the menu more affordable. There is also a pizza parlor and grill down by the lake so guests can call in their orders and pick up their food when they come off the lake. So all in all, Lake of the Woods truly does have something for everybody. Please go to their Website for more information. REGION 4: CENTRAL SOUTHWEST Lake of the Woods Resort is the ideal vacation spot to which you will return every year because of its pristine beauty and the many recreational opportunities it offers, “Here in southern Oregon we’re centrally located which is ideal for family getaways. We’re 35 minutes from Klamath Falls, 45 minutes from Medford, an hour from Jacksonville, 40 minutes from Ashland, and we’re an hour south of Crater Lake National Park, so we’re in a prime location for guests to go on day trips,” explained General Manager George Gregory. There is a mari na store and 36 boat slips for rental craft such as paddle boards, peddle boats, pontoon boats, and fishing boats, plus there is a local fishing-charter operation that guests can book as well. “The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, German brown trout, Kokanee salmon, yellow perch, small- and largemouth bass, spotted bass, croppy, bluegill, and catfish so we have BED & BREAKFAST Vacation Rentals Log Cabin Events Now Hiring Salespeople in All States Part Time and Full Time Positions Available 541.536.6263 16693 SPRAGUE LOOP EXCITING SALES OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW All Locations Commissioned Motorcycle Rentals Ride Oregon OFFERING THE NEW 2015 NORTON COMMANDO 961SE JOIN OUR TEAM LA PINE, OREGON 97739 WWW.OREGONTRAVELCOUNCIL.COM www.TheTravelCouncil.com CONTACT CHUCK: 208-887-6610 67