Discover Oregon’s Desert

Did you know that nearly half of Oregon is high desert? At Oregon Natural Desert Association, we strive to connect people to this incredible region. Come explore eastern Oregon with us.

Explore each region:

 

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Tim Neville, journalist

Tim Neville, journalist

“Oregon’s Owyhee reminds me a lot of Southern Utah’s red rock country… only dipped in fudge.”

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Jane Heisler, Sage Sustainers Member

Jane Heisler, Sage Sustainers Member

I love to travel and I love the desert! Supporting ONDA monthly allows me to hit the road without forgetting Oregon’s high desert—even when I’m not there.

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Oregon Desert Trail Map

Oregon Desert Trail Map

Oregon Desert Trail

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Steve Roelof   Website

John Day River Basin

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Jim Davis   Website

Owyhee Canyonlands

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Lloyd Irwin

Steens Mountain Region

A secret revealed It’s alpine quality rivals Oregon’s better known Cascade peaks, and yet Steens Mountain is largely undiscovered. Once visited, however, Steens Mountain is not easily forgotten. Often mistaken […]

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Jim Davis   Website

Greater Hart-Sheldon

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Greg Burke   Website

Central Oregon Backcountry

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