Welcome to Tulelake and the Upper Klamath Basin destinations: a Crossroads in Geological and Cultural History.

Map of the Tulelake, tule Lake Basin region and the surrounding northern california and southern oregon border.  map by anders tomlinson.

Tule Lake Basin is at the southern end of Upper Klamath Basin: Crater Lake to the Lava Beds.

southeren welcoming panel on the tulelake, ca rest stop
Here is California’s beginning or end depending on the direction one is driving.

All of this within 39 miles from this rest stop

all the attractions - destinations within 29 miles of the tulelake, california rest stop
The adventure begins as history comes alive off the beaten path.

You are here, standing at a Crossroad in History!

history panel at the tulelake, california rest stop.
For 12,000 years humans have roamed this land.

This is the second Reclamation Project as the USA looked to expanding west

klamath reclamation project display at the tulelake, california rest stop
In the beginning the challenge was removing water.

Visit the largest concentration of bald eagles in the lower 48 states

tule lake and lower klamath refuge display at the tulelake, california rest stop.  designed by anders tomlinson
Lower Klamath was the first national waterfowl wildlife refuge.

Many naturalists list the Klamath Basin as “Best for West Coast Birding”

heart of the pacific flyway display at the tulelake, california rest stop.
Almost 500 species visit or live these refuge-agricultural lands.

A magical place, well worth visiting any time of year

lava beds national monument display at tulelake, california rest stop. designed by anders tomlinson.
Explore North America’s greatest concentration of lava tube caves.

Some of the first steps to land on the moon were here.

medicine lake highlands panel at the tulelake, california rest stop.  designed by anders tomlinson.
The Volcanic Legacy All-American Road runs through here.

The largest Volcano in California: 24 miles in diameter, 150 miles in circumference

medicine lake panel at the tulelake, california rest stop.  designed by anders tomlinson.
750 square miles of landscape is covered with lava flows and forest.

The Little Rest Stop with A Big Story

tulelake, california rest stop designed by anders tomlinson.
In 2008 Anders designed eight square panels, each 48 inches tall, for a community rest stop at the intersection of Highway 139, and Main Street in Tulelake. It clearly showcases places and things one can enjoy if they leave the highway and explore the surrounding landscape.
These eight panels share epic tales and wondrous landscape destinations.

To see more of Tulelake and surroundings visit anderstomlinson.com/tule-lake/.

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