Eastern Oregon

Eastern Oregon is a vast region of the state of Oregon, encompassing over half of its land area. It is known for its rugged landscapes, including the high desert, stunning mountain ranges, and winding rivers. The region is also known for its agriculture, particularly for the production of wheat, hay, and cattle. Eastern Oregon is home to several charming small towns, historic sites, and recreational areas, including the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the Wallowa Mountains, and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Eastern Oregon for its opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.

Hart Mountain Hot Springs: A Hidden Gem in Oregon

by | January 21, 2022 | Adventures, Camping, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Hiking, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

Current Hart Mountain access note Hart Mountain is a remote refuge trip, not a casual roadside soak. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lists Hot Springs Road and Hot Springs Campground as open only as weather permits, warns that roads can become hazardous or impassable quickly, and notes little...
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Oregon Sunstones: Where to Find Them and Collect Legally

by | January 17, 2022 | Adventures, Eastern Oregon, Family Fun, Featured, Road Trips | 0 Comments

Oregon sunstone is real, beautiful, and possible to collect legally—but “free” needs an important asterisk. The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area near Plush is open for casual collecting on marked public land. It is also remote high desert, and private mining claims surround the area and...
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2024 Guide to Alvord Desert Hiking, Hot Springs and Camping

by | January 15, 2022 | Adventures, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Interesting, Southern Oregon, Travel | 0 Comments

When you see it for the first time, you'll probably think, ‘this can't be Oregon, can it?'  As your feet crunch across the dry playa it's like walking on an alien planet, not in a state known for lush green forests full of ferns and towering trees.  Many don't realize that two thirds of...
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Fort Rock, Oregon: Your Adventure Guide to This Geological Wonder

by | January 12, 2022 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Featured, History, Interesting, Things To Do | 0 Comments

Fort Rock is the kind of Central Oregon stop that rewards a little patience. It is not a quick roadside photo on the way to Bend, and it is definitely not a place to improvise a rough-road adventure after lunch. The payoff is better than that: a volcanic tuff ring rising from an enormous empty...
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Casinos in Oregon & Washington: 13 Awesome Venues to Try Your Luck

by | January 9, 2022 | Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Lodging, Oregon Coast, Road Trips, Southern Oregon, Things To Do | 0 Comments

Oregon is one of the most amazing states in the USA and hence is also a major tourist attraction. The lifestyle of the people, the natural beauty of seashores, coniferous rainforest, and high-desert; everything about Oregon is gorgeous. Risk-takers flock to areas like Smith Rock State Park for the...
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