Central and Eastern Oregon
The wild landscape of Central and Eastern Oregon runs deep with history and diversity.
To the north, the mighty Columbia River meanders her way through 4,000 ft canyons. In 1986 it was signed into law as a National Scenic Area. In the central part of the state, lies the high desert and scenic Three Sisters Wilderness, Ochoco and Deschutes Mountains. To the south are the Steens Mountains. They too, have stunning carved gorges, wild rivers and are home to an abundance of wildlife. It is some of the most rugged and remote land still left in Oregon. My adrenaline continues to be fueled by adventure and exploring new places of historical significance that shaped the landscape. This gallery takes me back into our forgotten past of what we did, or didn't do to build our future.
Read MoreTo the north, the mighty Columbia River meanders her way through 4,000 ft canyons. In 1986 it was signed into law as a National Scenic Area. In the central part of the state, lies the high desert and scenic Three Sisters Wilderness, Ochoco and Deschutes Mountains. To the south are the Steens Mountains. They too, have stunning carved gorges, wild rivers and are home to an abundance of wildlife. It is some of the most rugged and remote land still left in Oregon. My adrenaline continues to be fueled by adventure and exploring new places of historical significance that shaped the landscape. This gallery takes me back into our forgotten past of what we did, or didn't do to build our future.
~ Oregon Trail ~
Several pine cones lay scattered throughout this wagon wheel rut in the Blue Mountains. This is where thousands of pioneers struggled on their final trek into Oregon Territory.
~ August 23, 1851 ~
“This day our road has been very rough, first up a long hill, where we had to double teams, then down a long ridge to dry branch, then up another long ridge and down a steep hill to another dry branch. Here we had to double teams again, to get onto the next ridge… we camped on the ridge… We had to carry water half a mile up a very steep hill to camp.”
~ P.V. Crawford ~
fotoeffects
on November 14, 2020Nice capture of the detail in the grasses!
Lgood
on August 21, 2020This is beautiful!
nelli
on April 22, 2015AMAZING
Rick Willis
on April 21, 2015Near Baker City, OR there is an Interpretive Center where the old trail is still quite visible too.