Explore the nearby area.

Plan visits to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding Great Basin landscape.

Deer among the sagebrush.

Birds & wildlife

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for migratory and resident wildlife in Oregon’s high desert. The wetlands are an important stop along the Pacific Flyway.

Bring binoculars and follow current refuge access guidance.

Plan a refuge visit
Autumn foliage in the rolling Steens Mountain landscape.

Steens Mountain

Explore the landforms and geology of the Great Basin, with sweeping views and seasonal drives through the Steens Mountain landscape.

Mountain roads are seasonal. Check current road and access conditions before your visit.

Steens Mountain visitor information
Come prepared for the high desert

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