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21 Day Hikes Along the Oregon Desert Trail
Author: Renee Patrick | Updated: August 17, 2021 | Category: Where-to Intrigued by the Oregon Desert Trail but don’t have the time or inclination to hike all 750 miles? These […]
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Where-to: Have the Most Incredible Picnic in the Owyhee
Author: Joanna Zhang | Published: June 24, 2021 | Category: Where-to Take your outdoor dining experience to the next level with one of these scenic picnic spots in the Owyhee […]
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My Desert Adventure: Bikepacking in the Owyhee
Author: Ben Groeneveld & Kevin Briggs | Published: April 16, 2021 | Category: Where-To; Profile “Where’s all your food?” the concerned sheriff asked, as he examined my packed bike near […]
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Where-To: Seeking Spring in Central Oregon
Spring is fast approaching in the high desert. As the daylight hours grow longer, signs of the shifting season can be seen popping up across the region. The desert will […]
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Sutton Mountain Dazzles, Inspires in Equal Measure
Author: Matt Wastradowski | Published: August 20, 2020 | Updated: November 3, 2021 | Categories: Where-to; In the News You may have heard about the new proposal to establish a […]
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We Challenged, You Hiked
ONDA’s Badlands Challenge prompted discovery, exploration, and a lot of math In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Oregon Badlands Wilderness designation, ONDA hosted a six-month-long exploration challenge. After ONDA […]
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Get to Know the Owyhee River
One of Oregon’s 58 officially designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. Located in southeastern Oregon and reaching across the corner of Idaho to its headwaters in northeastern Nevada, 35 percent of […]
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Autumn – The Best Time to Visit Oregon’s Desert?
Spring, summer and winter are all strong contenders, but there’s mounting evidence that autumn could be the very best season to visit Oregon’s high desert. Consider … Temperature – Daytime […]
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How To: Raft the Lower Owyhee
Author: Corinne Handelman | Published: May 14, 2019 | Category: How-To | Updated: December 28, 2021 Tips to plan your desert rafting trip Rafting the lower Owyhee River is a once-in-a-lifetime […]
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Where To: Hart Mountain
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge lies at the center of the Greater Hart-Sheldon Region in southeastern Oregon. Few established trails cross this vast region. Instead, desert enthusiasts have endless opportunities […]
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