Within the heavily eroded volcanic deposits of the scenic John Day River basin is a well-preserved fossil record of plants and animals.
Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views.
The Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge protects more than half a million acres of high desert habitat for large wintering herds of pronghorn antelope, scattered bands of bighorn sheep, and a rich assortment of other wildlife.
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge was established in 1936 to provide range for remnant pronghorn antelope herds.
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, was established in 1969 for wildlife habitat lost to flooding caused by the construction of the John Day Lock and Dam.
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike other Canada geese, duskies have limited summer and winter ranges.
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1908, is located in southeastern Oregon on the northern edge of the Great Basin.
Oregon's Willamette Valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes.
Rising 9, 700 feet above sea level, Steens Mountain is the highest peak in the northern Great Basin desert. The East Rim Overlook provides a stunning view of this rugged country.
The Lakeview District offers a variety of recreation opportunities. The landscapes across the four million plus acres of publicland include forested mountains and vast reaches of high elevation desert.
Scattered reservoirs offergood to excellent trout fishing in a landscape that at first seems alien to that experience. It is the place where antelope and wildhorses roam, as well as offering respite to millions of migratory birds at the Warner Wetlands.
Rising 9, 700 feet above sea level, Steens Mountain is the highest peak in the northern Great Basin desert. The East Rim Overlook provides a stunning view of this rugged country.
Elkhorn Centrally located in the Little North Fork Recreation Area, Elkhorn offers secluded camp units along the North fork of the Santiam River. Trails along the river give visitors access to swimming holes and fishing.
Within this beautiful corridor, there are world-class fly-fishing opportunities, exhilarating whitewater for rafters and kayakers, picture postcard scenery, a recently renovated 31-unit BLM campground, and a hiking and biking trail, which follows the rive
A 1, 300 foot segment along the lower stem of Cow Creek is withdrawn from private mining claims to offer recreational gold panning opportunities to the public.
The Loon Lake Recreation Area sits on the shore of Loon Lake. It features a, sandy beach for swimming, shady camp sites nestled in a Douglas fir forest, and a nature trail that leads to a cascading water fall.
When you enter this gateway to the back country, you'll feel the cool mist surrounding Rainie Falls. A strenuous hike along the historic Rogue River or the Mule Creek Canyon Trails offers visitors an invigorating challenge.
The Lower Deschutes River was designated an Oregon Scenic Waterway in 1970 and a Federal Wild and Scenic River in 1988. The river runs through a deep rimrock-lined canyon that ranges from 900 feet to 2, 600 feet in depth.
You are about to take a 60-mile round-trip journey through 500 years of forest growth; from tiny seedlings to giant-old growth trees.
The Rogue River Ranch is on the National Register of Historic Places and is nestled in the heart of the Rogue River's wild section. Once a major Native American habitation site, the area has enjoyed a rich human history of over 9, 000 years.
China Ditch was a 33-mile project dug by 200 Chinese laborers in the 1890's to supply water for gold mining operations. Ditch segments are partially visible today. Interpretive signs are located along an automobile tour loop.
This wild river corridor flows through southeastern Oregon from the Idaho/Oregon state line to Owyhee Reservoir. (It excludes the Rome Valley, which is a ranching and agricultural area.
In 1988, Congress designated 33.8 miles of the North Umpqua River as a Wild and Scenic River with a "recreation" classification. It begins at the confluence of Rock Creek (rivermile 35.5) near Swiftwater Bridge and ends at Soda Springs (rivermile 69.3).
This site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations.
Known as Highway 46, Oregon`s Cascade Lakes Highway has interested visitors for over 50 years.
This route follows the beautiful Oregon Coast. The drive offers beach and ocean views, rain forests, cliffs, farmlands, and quaint towns.
This byway traverses the Gorge, a scenic area that includes the Columbia River.
One of the best routes in Oregon`s Great Basin region that captures all its diversity.
Volcanic features include Crater Lake National Park, wildlife, and a rich cultural history. These make the Volcanic Legacy Byway a spectacular adventure.
There are dramatic, close-up views of the most beautiful of the snow capped High Cascade Peaks, two Wild and Scenic Rivers and waterfalls.
Hells Canyon was designated a national recreation area in 1975. The 652, 500 acre canyon has a maximum depth of 7, 900 ft making it the deepest gorge in North America.
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range.
Located in "Oregon's Outback", is the Fremont National Forest. Expansive views, dramatic cliffs and solitude are what you'll find. The Forest provides the self reliant recreationist the opportunity to discover nature in a rustic environment. There are 1.
Located in central Oregon, lies the Ochoco National Forest. The forest is part of the old Blue Mountain Forest Reserve, which was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Surrounding much of the Rogue Valley in southwestern Oregon, the 630, 000-acre Rogue River National Forest provides a rich diversity of scenery and recreational opportunities.
The Siuslaw National Forest is located in the coast mountain range of Oregon and is one of the two forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Located within the western slopes of the Cascades in southwest Oregon, lies the Umpqua National Forest comprising nearly a million acres.
Located in Oregon, lies the Willamette National Forest. The forest stretches for 110 miles (177, 023 kilometers) along the western slopes of the Cascades. The Forest is 1.6 million acres (682, 343 hectares) in size and extends from the Mt.
Located in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest extends for about 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres, encompassing more than 1.6 million acres.
In the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon lies the 1.46-million acre Malheur National Forest, a place of dramatic landscape and scenery! Solitude, tranquility, and beauty abound in this Forest where there is no fast lane.
Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley, the Mt.
The Siskiyou National Forest is located in the Klamath Mountains and the Coast Ranges of Southwestern Oregon with a small segment of the Forest extending into Northwestern California and the Siskiyou Mountain Range.
Located in northeast Oregon and western Idaho, lies the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest comprised of 2.3 million acres. Elevations on the National Forest range from 875 feet in Hells Canyon, to 9845 feet above sea level in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
Located in southern Oregon, lies the Winema National Forest encompassing one million acres on the east side of the Cascade Mountains.