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explore burns, OREGON

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Located in the vast high desert of Southeast Oregon, Burns is a friendly town with a lot of heritage. Not only that, but it also has plenty of outdoor activities for any type of traveler. After all, Burns is near the Steens Mountain, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the Alvord Desert and many not-so-secret fishing holes. Because Burns has easy access to epic, secluded scenic areas – the places that you have to see to believe – you won't mind the drive.
SUNSET WITH WINDMILL AND FARM BUILDINGS

CRANE HOT SPRINGS

The springs offer something for everyone, whether it's swimming and romping in the waters, a relaxing escape or craving the solitude, or a perfect romantic getaway, you will find it here.
WILD HORSES GRAZING IN WATER AND GRASS

OREGON'S WILD HORSES

With an estimated 4,351 wild horses roaming Oregon's range lands, take a drive and look for some! Oregon's wild horses are admired for their color and quality and can be found in various places throughout the high desert.
BIRDS SWARMING AROUND WATER PLAINS

BIRD WATCHING

Enjoy Bird Watching here at Crane Hot Springs! With two wildlife refuges on our property, you can find hundreds of migrating birds on the land while staying with us.

DESERT SALT FLATS

THE ALVORD DESERT

Located in Harney County, Oregon, and tucked into the Steens Mountain rain shadow, the Alvord Desert is one of the most isolated and unique land formations in the state.
MAN HIKING WITH DOG

STEENS LOOP TOUR ROUTE

Steens Mountain rises up from the sagebrush desert to nearly 10,000 feet. This 59-mile loop includes the highest road in Oregon, traveling around and up this grand Great Basin landmark.
VIEW OF DESERT AND PLAINS

OREGON'S HIGH DESERT AREA

The region forms an extensive area that is substantially different in climate, elevation, and hydrology from any other part of Oregon, and it has a distinctive human history.

STABLES WITH OVER HANG

THE ROUND BARN

Explore the Pete French round Barn which stands as a monument to one man's livestock empire. Once owned by Peter French in the mid 1880's, this abandoned barn now serves as a popular attraction in Harney County.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WITH LAKE

EXPLORE EASTERN OREGON 

Out here wide-open skies, sagebrush plains and craggy mountain ranges lay claim to the landscape. What you make of this region's vast outdoor playground is entirely up to you!
HOT SPRING WITH MOUNTAINS AND BLUE SKY

DIAMOND CRATERS

Located in the heart of Southeastern Oregon, Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area is known among geologists as being one of the most diverse basaltic volcanic features in the United States.