Tag: barren
Christmas Valley Sand Dunes
Northeast of Christmas Valley, the natural sand dunes cover 11,000 acres/45 km2. They consist of mostly pumice and ash from the explosive eruption of Mt. Mazama that formed Crater Lake. The easy way to get there: Take Hwy-97 south from… read more Christmas Valley Sand Dunes
Eastern Oregon Desolation
An uncommon view of Oregon, even to most Oregonians, that is actually pretty common. A large portion of the central and eastern parts of the state look something like this. Some are grasslands, some are sandy, some are covered in… read more Eastern Oregon Desolation