Discover Oregon’s Desert

Did you know that nearly half of Oregon is high desert? At Oregon Natural Desert Association, we invite people to get to know this incredible region and get involved in conservation and stewardship of desert lands, waters and wildlife.

Get to know Oregon’s high desert:

 

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Oregon Desert Trail Map

Oregon Desert Trail Map

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John Cunningham, ONDA member and volunteer

John Cunningham, ONDA member and volunteer

Restoration is hard slow work. It takes hold, or it doesn’t, in fits and starts. The immensity of the need can be discouraging, but we must carry on. I am so thankful ONDA carries on.

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Stewardship Pronghorn Fence

Stewardship Pronghorn Fence

Jim Davis   Website

Owyhee Canyonlands

An Oregon Treasure Located in the far southeast corner of the state, Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the American West. Boasting more than 2.5 […]

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Steve Roelof   Website

John Day River Basin

Home to Wild Waters The John Day River Basin, in northeastern Oregon, is ruggedly beautiful country featuring mountainous terrain, steep river canyons, and rich wildlife habitat. Absent of dams and […]

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Steens Mountain Region

A secret revealed Though lesser-known, the alpine qualities of Steens Mountain rival Oregon’s Cascade peaks, with the summit sitting at 9,738 feet. Often mistaken for a chain of mountains, Steens […]

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Jim Davis   Website

Greg Burke   Website

Central Oregon Backcountry

A Fascinating Landscape Rugged river canyons, ancient juniper woodlands, and rolling grasslands make the Central Oregon Backcountry some of Oregon’s most beloved public lands. Wild places like the Oregon Badlands […]

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