The drive up the side of Steens Mountain can be deceptive. This is no Cascade Mountain. There's no majestic peak for miles in the distance, and few pull-outs and photo-ops to be found. Instead, the ...
Oregon’s eighth tallest mountain, a 50-mile-long scarp in the desert, makes for a delightful getaway in fall when the starry nights are crisp and the quaking aspen shiver golden leaves. Just don’t ...
If you’re looking to escape into nature near the Alvord Desert, you’ll find plenty of peaceful camping spots where you can unwind... The post 6 Peaceful Oregon Camping Spots Near the Alvord Desert for ...
SOUTH STEENS CAMPGROUND, Ore. — In 1999, I took a trip with some college friends to Steens Mountain. Nearly a quarter-century later, memories of that trip were beginning to fade. But what I did ...
The windswept cliffs at the summit of Steens Mountain seem perched on the edge of the planet. More than a vertical mile below, the Alvord Desert shimmers faintly, a mirage in the void. At 9,733 feet, ...