Roadside Wonders

Murals of Klamath Falls Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” and “Kamikaze” (Amanda & Steve) Amanda says: SO many murals around this town!  It seems as though their town theme is murals painted on the sides of various buildings downtown. Each of them depicts a different scene of historical events and places. These 6 are just a small portion of what the town has to offer; we didn’t...

The Egyptian Events Center Restored Ford Building 1300 Main Street Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: This is one cool building…at least the front of it anyway!  The parts that we got pictures of appears to be the only fully standing remains. It’s located on Main Street in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  It was originally the Balsinger Ford showroom that was built in 1929....

The Ghostly Reminder of Thunderbeast Park Hwy 97 Chiloquin, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” (Amanda) wendyvee says: No, the “Last Thunderbeast” isn’t the latest B-grade fantasy movie.  First, I’ll let Amanda fill you in below …. Then, hop over to the Smithsonian’s website for a 1958 family snapshot of another of the Thunderbeasts! bonus: Amanda’s mother submitted...

Giant Bucket Memorializes the “Bucket Brigade” Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Kamikaze” and “Butterfly” (Steve & Amanda) Amanda says: This giant bucket is located in front of the City offices in Klamath Falls, Oregon and is part of an ongoing battle or “Bucket Brigade” that began with the drought in 2001.  (From an Oregon State article) … There was a drought in 2001 that...