The Stories We Tell
A float on the John Day River
In this blog post, ONDA's John Day coordinator shares an extraordinary experience on a four-day float trip from Clarno to Cottonwood Canyon State Park.
Events & Field Trips
2014 Pine Creek Restoration Trip
April 24, 2014Pine Creek Restoration Trip Difficulty Rating: 2 out of 5 April 24th (Thursday PM) to April 27th (Sunday AM) Following up on all of the great planting work that will have occurred the previous week during ONDA's Annual Meeting, this trip is geared toward protecting the new plantings from deer and elk browse. We will be positioning down juniper trees to safeguard the new plantings from being browsed on until they are big enough to withstand it. We will camp in Robinson Canyon and have several opportunities to explore the vast Pine Creek Conservation Area.
Details...Owyhee Wild and Scenic River Float #1
April 25, 2014Difficulty Rating: 3 out of 5 April 25th (Friday PM) to April 30th (Wednesday PM) A fully-outfitted trip down one of the most remote rivers in the lower 48! At the heart of ONDA’s Owyhee Canyonlands campaign is the Grand Canyon of Oregon---the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River. Join us for five days and four nights amidst the painted rock, cathedral spires and emerald green waters of Oregon’s best kept secret! The cost of this excursion is $1000 per person. Owyhee River trips are operated by Ouzel Outfitters, an authorized BLM Special Recreation Permit holder.
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