The Great Basin Society dba The Malheur Station is a not-for-profit education and research center located in southeastern Oregon. It is dedicated to the concept of lifelong learning with an emphasis on and about the Northern Great Basin Region. Studies include Astronomy, Birding, Botany, Cultural History. Geology, Music, Natural History, Ornithology, The Visual Arts, Writing, and Zoology. In operation since 1971 guests include individuals, families, scientific organizations, scouts, k-12 schools, national history organizations, outdoor groups, and colleges and universities. Facilities include a range of lodging options, a wonderful seasonal food service, a national history museum, classrooms and an informative bookshop.