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Central Oregon to Eastern Oregon Road Trip Sights and Shenanigans
This article is a visual highlight reel showcasing the best sights along our road trip from Central Oregon to Eastern Oregon. Each of the sections featured in this post has a corresponding in-depth article with even more photos and details. To get the full scoop, just click on the bold yellow text. Stop 1: Smith Rock State Park Stop One on our journey to Eastern Oregon was at Terrebonne Coffee Wagon for some coffee to sip as we enjoy the views at Smith Rock. Discover Three Great Hikes at Smith Rock State Park. Stop 2: Central Oregon Mural Trail We hit several murals along the way beginning in Madras. Central…
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A Closer Look at Steens Mountain
Seeing Steens Mountain from below is pretty great, but exploring the ridges and viewpoints and getting an up-close look at Steens Mountain from the summit is really the best way to experience this rugged eastern Oregon mountain. That’s right, fun fact: Steens Mountain (also known as “the Steens”) is not a mountain range, but is actually a single fault block mountain! In this article, you can follow along on our trip through small eastern Oregon towns to the top of a vast mountain and back down to the desert with stunning scenery the entire way. Buckle up and enjoy the ride… What is a Fault Block Anyway? The Steens Mountain…
