Oregon’s 50 most beautiful places
29. Alvord Desert
The Alvord Desert playa is a wondrously empty expanse, bordered by Steens Mountain on one side, and the seemingly endless Great Basin on the other.
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28. Mosier Plateau, Memaloose Hills and Rowena Crest
Wildflowers abound in the Columbia River Gorge, but the bend in the river that includes these three areas is the absolute best, bursting with yellow, purple and red flowers in spring.
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