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:

 

watch

Time Lapse: a night at Canyon Camp in six seconds

Time Lapse: a night at Canyon Camp in six seconds

listen

South Fork Crooked River and Birds

South Fork Crooked River and Birds

voices

Terry Butler, 2018 Volunteer of the Year

Terry Butler, 2018 Volunteer of the Year

“If I have to pick a favorite place in Oregon’s high desert, it would be Sutton Mountain, but I’m excited about all of the Wilderness Study Areas,” says Terry, adding, “Each is a gem to explore, and I hope they all get protection someday… I love the scale of the physical beauty of the desert.”

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