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Same situation with most of our "high desert" here in Oregon, which is probably best described as "steppe" outside of a few small areas like the Alvord desert.
by davidw 8y ago
Same situation with most of our "high desert" here in Oregon, which is probably best described as "steppe" outside of a few small areas like the Alvord desert.
There are some dunes here, too, though: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Valley_Sand_Dunes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Valley_Sand_Dunes
- stock_toaster 8y agoThe coastal dunes are also not especially dry. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Dunes_National_Recreation_Area https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Dunes_National_Recrea...
- s0rce 8y agoIf you haven't been to the Alvord desert you should. It's amazing. Looking up at steens from the playa.
- davidw 8y agoI've only ever made it to the summit of Steens. I want so, so badly to travel around, since we're not even that far away here in Bend, but ... vacation time is limited.
- s0rce 8y agoNice. I wish I lived in Bend! So much amazing country to see out there. The Peter French round barn and diamond craters are also worth a stop if you are in the area.