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.
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.
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.
The Macks Canyon archaeological site is a large, prehistoric village locale overlooking the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon.
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.
Jutting into the Pacific Ocean, this harsh, unforgiving environment hosts many forms of life. Harbor seals and whales are visible offshore year-round.
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.
Located in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, Bonneville Lock and Dam spans the Columbia and links the two states. The U.S.
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.
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.
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 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.
Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley, the Mt.
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.