We just got back from our whirlwind eastern Oregon trip... only three nights (overnights at Pendleton, John Day and Burns). Unfortunately, fires in Northern California made conditions hazy throughout eastern Oregon so no astrophotography to share. I do intend to get better Jupiter photos before July 10th, even if it involves a special trip to Mt. Hood.
For me, the highlights of the trip were 1) a 5.5 mile day-hike in the Strawberry Mtn. Wilderness and 2) Driving to the east-rim of the Steens Mountains and looking out over the Alvord Desert and Kiger Canyon (see pictures below). The Steens are definitely worth a return-trip.
Wildlife was sparse and I have no photos. The real surprise was the Big Horn Sheep (a beautiful ram) while traveling I84 east of The Dalles. We just got a quick look but it was spectacular and a very rare siting. Bey0nd that, we saw a handful of deer and antelope throughout the rest of the trip.
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