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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.
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ALVORD HOT SPRINGS LLC
Is it the stars or the Steens? Is it the distance from town or the old dirt road?

Maybe it's the flash from the past or the wide-open space. At Alvord Hot Springs, we feel it's a combination of all of these things that makes us unique. When you visit this family-owned hot springs, we do our best to make you feel like you're apart of our family and the traditions we thrive to maintain.

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.
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HARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Check out our local museum which features historical items from all around Harney County. This museum is helped funded by donations. If you feel inclined, please stop by and check out everything they have to offer. 
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.