Klamath Falls was named for a series of cascading falls and rapids on Link River, a mile and a half-long stream located in the heart of the city.  PacifiCorp operates two hydroelectric plants on the river.  It allows public access along the road paralleling the river and adjacent to one of the canals supplying water to the west side hydroelectric plant.  This is called the Link River Trail, and is well utilized by numerous individuals and groups.  Among these are fishermen, birders, commuters, bicyclers, walkers, runners, black berry pickers, school classes and others.  Less developed trails traverse the water's edge.  The eastern ridge of the waterway is Conger Heights, and forms a backdrop of tranquility for those enjoying the trail and river.  Irrigation projects in the late 1800s, as well as a dam in the early 1900’s diminished the extent of the falls.  Nevertheless, whitewater rapids and a few of the cascades can still be seen today. The falls were often photographed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and these old photos can be accessed through the Klamath County Museum.  KGF has participated with other groups and PacifcCorp, in clean-ups of the trail and surrounding areas.  Photos of the cleanups are visible on the photo gallery page.   The ongoing maintenance of the trail and river basin will continue to be an active goal of KGF.  In the future there is discussion that PacificCorp will decommission the power plants.  KGF is supportive of efforts to keep the trail and river valley accessible to the public and protected from development.