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Stories Archive: Oregon Outback
This area of cosmic wonder includes portions of Malheur, Lake and Harney counties to the east of larger Southern Oregon cities like Medford, Klamath Falls and Ashland. They are so sparsely populated that the region is also known as the Oregon Outback. And while much of the nighttime world grows brighter every year, as much as 11 million acres of Outback are on track to become an official Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2023. That would be the largest area of its kind, and good news not just for curious humans checking out the Milky Way but also for wildlife that needs the dark to thrive.
When it comes to astrotourism, visitors to Southern Oregon enjoy an array of options. Light-pollution maps show large swaths of gray and black in the region, especially in the Oregon Outback. That’s good.
Hiking, Biking and Hot Springs Summer Lake itself is a remnant of a vast inland sea that peaked in the […]
Start in Lakeview Whether you’re a hard-core gravel grinder or a newbie looking for a short segment to try out, […]
BEST HIKES FOR KIDS Watson Falls Location: North Umpqua | Distance: .8 mile loop | Difficulty: moderate Watson Falls is […]
Southern Oregon is an ideal destination for RVers. With an abundant number of camping options, you’ve got the freedom to explore award-winning vineyards, friendly small towns and awe-inspiring natural wonders — all from the convenience of your home on wheels.
by Lanessa Pierce Southern Oregon is overflowing with talented makers, in the fall and winter, markets and bazaars can be […]
by Andrew Collins “This anniversary performance of our Lake County Round-Up is more than a rodeo to us,” says Jessica […]
Lakeview prides themselves on their tight knit community that lives the slow life, making time to chat with strangers, taking […]
Sometimes the name of a place tells us just one part of the story. At Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, you may very well spy the fleet-footed pronghorn antelopes for which the refuge is named, perhaps as many as several dozen in a day if you’re lucky.
Over the years, I’ve driven the state’s quietest and wildest loops, along which it can be easier to find a […]
