Ask any number of local residents where their favorite viewpoint in the area is, and you'll get any number of answers. There are far too many to list in any single brochure. But after prolonged debate, a group of community leaders came up with a list of the best of the best viewpoints and listed them here in this brochure. Some can be reached only by walking or with four-wheel drive. But many are alongside highways or require only a short trip out of your way.

The Cascade volcanoes are the star attraction from any viewpoint along the West Coast and 14,162 foot Mount Shasta is the king of them all in the central coast region. Its snowy crown can be seen from nearly any hilltop between Redding, CA and Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. While you're at it, see if you can pick out Lassen Peak, Mount McLoughlin, Mount Scott or the Three Sisters.

Wildlife, particularly waterfowl and raptors, are abundant throughout Klamath, Lake and Modoc Country. Migratory waterfowl number in the millions during spring and fall months. Bald eagles are relatively easy to spot during late winter months. For the best wildlife viewing begin your drive or hike just as dawn breaks.

You'll find fire lookout towers at some of the viewpoints listed here. During the summer season when the towers are occupied, visitors are welcome to climb to the top and look around. In the off-season, climbing on the towers is discouraged.

Viewpoints listed in this brochure are categorized according to accessibility by car, high-clearance vehicle or foot.

1. Crater Lake National Park
2. Pelican Butte
3. Calimus Butte
4. Herd Peak
5. Walker Mountain
6. Hamaker Mountain
7. Hager Mountain
8. Quxkanee Overlook
9. Lake Abert, Goose Lake
10. Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
11. Burney Overlook
12. Newell Vista
13. Fremont Point