Posted in Oregon
January 14, 2021
12 Reasons To Visit Oregon’s Remote, Breathtaking Alvord Desert
From its stunning coastline to its rugged mountains, Oregon is a beautiful place to explore. One of its most remote, breathtaking spots is the Alvord Desert. It’s a place where you won’t likely find many other visitors, but it has plenty to offer those who venture out east to find it. Here are 12 reasons you should definitely check this place out:
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It's barren and empty, but it's also the kind of place that just takes your breath away.
This dry lakebed covers 84 square miles, and it's very remote, so you aren't likely to run into many people.
Most people visit this remote gem during summer months, but it has an ethereal beauty that can't be beat during the winter. It's cold out there, so pack your long underwear.
This place is quiet and calm - the perfect spot for some meditation.
Bring along your camera and spend the entire day finding tons of different, compelling shots.
I mean, your spouse can drive out here to try to find you...but good luck!
This sight is worth waking up for!
With no light pollution, the heavens above are full of shimmering stars.
It's hard to see this huge expanse of open land and not want to play on it.
What is "land sailing," you ask? Take a three-wheeled car, add a big sail to it, and take it to a place where there's some wind. If you want to feel like one of the gentrified elite, you can call it "land yachting."
Sit back, relax, and soak in that view!
Gather 'round the campfire and tell ghost stories, play your guitar and sing songs, or howl at the moon.
Have you visited the Alvord Desert? Tell our readers about your trip! While you’re in the area, you might want to visit Alvord Hot Springs. Learn about it in our feature article here.
Address: Alvord Desert, Oregon 97721, USA
