April 2020
Desert Hiking Tips & Trips
This is part of our High Desert Academy digital event series. Do you have concerns about water, navigation, camping, animals, desert driving and more? We’ll answer your questions and offer ideas for your next adventure in Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands and beyond. Join ONDA's Program Coordinator Renee Patrick for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home, register by 2 p.m. on April 9 to join! Note: Only one person per household should register for each event that you…
Find out more »Postponed: Desert Hiking Tips & Trips | Vale
This event is currently postponed due to public health concerns and will be rescheduled for a later date. Hiking season is right around the corner! One of the best times to hike in the desert is the late spring. Come to the Vale Library Conference room to get some helpful tips for maximizing the miles and enjoyment on your next desert hike, and get trip ideas for your next adventure in the Owyhee area. Do you have concerns about water,…
Find out more »Postponed: Discover the Wild Owyhee | Portland
This event is currently postponed due to public health concerns and will be rescheduled for a later date. Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. For this High Desert Speaker Series event, follow along with Corie Harlan, ONDA’s Owyhee Coordinator, on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. Begin planning your next high desert adventure and learn about timely conservation initiatives you…
Find out more »Steens Mountain: Wilderness Haven
This is part of our High Desert Academy digital event series. Learn more about the crown jewel of Oregon's high desert. Steens Mountain gained Wilderness protection 20 years ago, but the story doesn't stop there. Discover places to explore and hear about the ongoing efforts to secure permanent conservation outcomes in this rugged landscape. Join ONDA's Outreach Coordinator Corinne Handelman for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home: register here! Note: Only one person per household should…
Find out more »Multi-Sport Adventures on the Oregon Desert Trail
This is part of our High Desert Academy digital event series. The Oregon Desert Trail is not just made for hiking. Did you know there are sections that you can bike, paddle, horseback ride, and even ski in the winter? Join us as we dive into different options for “quiet recreation” on the public lands throughout Oregon's high desert. Join ONDA's Program Coordinator Renee Patrick for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home, register here! Note: Only…
Find out more »Hart, Sheldon and the Land Between
This is part of our High Desert Academy digital event series. The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region includes Hart Mountain and several million acres of the surrounding public lands. The region boasts huge blocks of extensively connected wilderness-quality lands that support the region’s rich wildlife populations. Learn more about the abundant conservation and recreation opportunities in this vast area. Join ONDA's Policy Manager Jeremy Austin for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home, registration opens soon. Note: Only…
Find out more »The Wild Owyhee
This is part of our High Desert Academy digital event series. Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the wildest places in the country. Follow along on an exploration of this incomparable region, its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich culture and history, key wildlife habitats and recreation hubs. You’ll learn about timely conservation initiatives you can support to ensure that the Owyhee stays wild, forever. Join ONDA’s Campaign Manager Corie Harlan for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home, registration opens…
Find out more »Boots, Bikes and Boats in Eastern Oregon
This is part of our High Desert Academy digital event series. Go east on this virtual tour for a new desert adventure and a sense of solitude. You’ll learn about recreation and conservation opportunities in and around the Steens Mountain Wilderness, Fremont-Winema National Forest and the John Day River Basin. Join ONDA's Program Coordinator Renee Patrick for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home, registration will open soon. Note: Only one person per household should register for…
Find out more »September 2020
New Hikes in Eastern Oregon | Bend
Oregon's hiking guru will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he found while researching the third edition of his book, "100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon." Hear about a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a stunning wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a ranch at the east end of the Columbia Gorge. We'll even explore half a dozen little-known hot springs. As always, Sullivan spices his talk with…
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