There are great weekend getaway destinations in Harney County in Eastern
Oregon....
Pictured above: the Pete French Round Barn (Photo by Terri Dippel) It was here that cattle king Pete French trained horses during the winter
months. The inside of the barn is uniquely made from juniper posts and lumber
that was hauled from over 60 miles from the north. The round barn was built in
the late 1870's or early 1880's, the date is not certain. The barn remains much
as it was in Pete French's day with some minor repairs to the outside and roof.
The family donated the Pete French Round Barn to the state of Oregon in 1969.
Here are some other good links for the Round B arn:
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1441155371029466406zOOUeH Here's a look at the center pole that supports the roof. Almost all the wood
used in the contruction of this barn is made from the local desert Juniper.
This is 1 of 3 historic Round Barns in the state of Oregon. This one's by far
the largest.
Steens Mountain "Steens Mountain is an Oregon crown jewel. It is phenomenal
country..."Representative Ron Wyden
http://www.oregonphotos.com/pagethree-C.html About as far from any populated place as you can get in the Lower 48 States
about says it for Oregon's remote Steens Mountain, a single gigantic fault
block rising to nearly 10,000 feet in extreme southeastern Oregon. After a very
long fight, it has received some degree of protection under the Steens Mountain
Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000. A 170,025 acre "Steens
Mountain Wilderness Area" now protects the Mountain's highest zone.
http://www.steensmountain.com/ Steens Mountain Packers offers lodging and outdoor adventure trips on Steens
Mountain in Frenchglen, Oregon, including horseback riding, horse pack trips,
winter activities, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, fishing,
hunting, mountain biking, van tours, ski trips and an online catalog with area
maps, books, gift items and western art. Explore this unique corner of eastern
Oregon and experience the ultimate getaway. Experience the perfect location for
your corporate retreat, outdoor wedding or family reunion.
Harney County Chamber site has list of all the other atrractions and places to stay.
Make a trip to the Steens a weekend trip...my favorite place to stay ...the
FrenchGlen Historic Hotel or Hotel Diamond...make sure you make reservations wherever you decide to stay!
26th Annual John Scharf Migratory Bird Festival Burns, Oregon
April 13 - 15, 2007
Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the
Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they
rest and feed in the wide open spaces of Oregon's high desert. From waterfowl
to shorebirds, cranes to raptors, wading birds to songbirds, you'll see it all!
The Malheur Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of Oregon in a
geographic region known as the Northern Great Basin. The refuge is shaped like
a lopsided "T" and spans an area 40 miles long and 39 miles wide. Over 187,000
acres of habitat which includes wetlands, riparian areas, meadows, and uplands
are managed by the refuge.
Stretching from the base of Steens Mountain to the north shore of the Malheur and Harney Lakes complex, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is one of the crown jewels of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's
refuge system.
Other Links:
Other attractions in Harney County
A brief overview of day tours for Harney County.
Contact and reference information regarding area camping and campgrounds.
The history and culture of the Burns Paiute Tribe.
Accommodation and facility information for area lodging.
A listing of restaurants and deli's in Harney County.