field notes

life in oregon's wildest corner

Your guide to staying, exploring, and living well in Harney's High Desert

Two bicyclists riding a dirt trail

4 Places in Harney County that Feel Like Another Planet

The "Dream Big" mural in Harney County

A Day in Downtown Burns: 3 Ways to Explore

A hiker standing at the edge of a cropping of rocks

From Steens Mountain to the Alvord Desert: A Scenic Drive Through Oregon’s Wildest Corner

A bicyclist on a dirt path by the edge of a cliff overlook

The Skull Gravel Grinder Race: Harney County’s Wildest Ride

A man standing on a rock, pointing at mountains

Hiking Harney County: Choose Your High Desert Experience

A flock of birds in the Harney desert

The Harney County Migratory Bird Festival

A couple playing a guitar and a violin in front of a field

Space to Create: Life and Art in Harney County

Two birds swimming in the Harney Basin.

Conservation and Stewardship in the Harney Basin

Lodging Options in Burns, Oregon

A Local’s Guide to the Best Hot Springs near Burns

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