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    Royal Peacock Opal Mines

    3.8 (22 reviews)
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    We had a fantastic time at the mine. We dug on the bank and Craig helped us figure out where and how to dig. We found a bit of an opalized branch and some really fun black opal pieces. The guys digging next to us found some pine cones. I can't wait to dry out to our opal see if we have some fire in them. The staff were so friendly and the dig site was a lot of fun. We also stayed in the cottage while we were there. It was just the right size and we really appreciated the private bathroom and shower after a long day of digging. We met some fun people staying in the RV Park as well. We would definitely recommend coming to the Royal Peacock Opal Mine for a great time and some fun opals.

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    Alvord Desert - Incredible!! Cross it off your bucket list as a must go to. Great staff, pictures dont do justice. Hoping to go back and stay the night!!

    Alvord Desert

    4.4(5 reviews)
    61.4 mi

    Alvord desert is a unique experience that we knew we were never going to go unless we went on this…read moreroad trip. Coming from Idaho, we were required to go onto gravel roads (at least 30 miles I would say) which was a little concerning but we made it safely. We stay at the Alvord Hot Springs so had a direct access to desert (which is a dried up lake). On the first night we arrived around 6PM, the wind was absolutely wild. We went out on the playa and could barely see anything besides what was in front of us. We gave it another shot at sunrise the next morning and came to a much more pleasant experience. At Alvord, you can drive around the playa freely. There was cracks in the dried mud that makes for some cool photos and then you can see the outlines of the mountains, although on our visit was a little foggy from the California fires (August 2020) so not as easy to see. Besides that there isn't anything else to really do. All in all, the experience was cool experience to have (and to stay in a bunker -- see Alvord Hot Springs review), but I would not go out of my way to see this again because it really is kind of out of the way, especially on a cross-country road trip.

    Lying at the northern perimeter of the Basin and Range geologic province, the Alvord Desert is a…read morelarge dry lake bed - a playa - similar to others found in the region, such as those just to the south in Nevada near Black Rock. Alvord is a fault block basin formed by tectonic activity that raised (and still raises) the Steens Mountains and others surrounding the playa. It's a typical feature in the Basin and Range. From a non-geologic perspective, Alvord is pretty spectacular to visit, particularly if you're a desert rat like I am. The views are incredible. Moreover, you can drive out onto the playa which takes you into a surreal environment as well as providing access to the land on the south side of the playa. I must add a caveat - please do not drive on the playa when it's wet or has recently rained (an infrequent event, to be sure). Vehicle tracks mar the surface of the lake bed and will endure for years. See one of my photos for an example. Proximity to the Steens makes Alvord even more attractive. The mountain looms over the playa, inviting you to drive up to the top and take in the downward view too. Note that large tracts of the Alvord Desert are within a BLM Wilderness Study Area and the Leave No Trace principle applies.

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    Alvord Hot Springs

    3.8(26 reviews)
    59.8 mi

    I've been back 5 times now and never have had a bad experience. Front desk has always been polite…read moreand communicative. If they are busy, they will let you know. People need to understand, this place isn't like Seattle, Portland, or a large city - it's a nice little hot spring in the middle of the desert. The amenities are as they come, and that's all you'll really need. They also have a good selection of beef from the local ranch. We always will buy some to cook there and then a couple to take home. Will definitely be back. Worth the drive.

    If you're exploring all the unique Oregon places this place has to be on the list! The hot springs…read morewere magnificent. There were a few things I wish I had known before going. There is no cold water for cooling down from the hot springs or for drinking. I think there might be water for sale in the office there. Of course fill up on gas because there is none available Mind your step when you get into the pools it may be super slippery. There are rattlesnakes, scorpions and mice that might visit at night! Plus other critters probably. I originally wanted to just due a day soak but I'm glad I decided to camp. It was amazing getting to lay in the springs at night and driving the playa at sunset. I loved every second of it except for getting stalked by a rattlesnake. Very fun experience just make sure you're prepared to be in the Outback!

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    Steens Mountain - A spur road

    Steens Mountain

    4.8(4 reviews)
    67.9 mi

    Visited the Steens for a few days - roads were in and out - the loop was closed. Beautiful…read morecountry, and well worth a visit....especially if you have a hunting tag for the area. This review is for the Page Springs Campground - it has to be one of the nicest campgrounds I've stayed in. It's run by the BLM - they take credit cards or cash, but will charge you "extra" for your vehicle - over and above the cost of the campsite. Yes - campsite and car are charged separately. We paid $21 per night for camp and 1 car. The sites are very large and spread out. Privacy was not an issue. Some were shaded and some were out in the open. It's a very popular campground though, and is first come, first serve. We showed up on an October Thursday at 5pm and there were only 2 sites left. There are other private and BLM campgrounds nearby, though not nearly as nice.

    If you're in the area, or if you love stunning drives and don't mind being out of the way, you must…read moretake this drive. It's on a dirt road but don't let that put you off, these two nanna's drove a Ford C-Max with exactly 5.5" of clearance to the top and never hit a bump. It's a beautiful dirt road. If dirt roads can be called beautiful. And the views are drop dead gorgeous. Imagine standing on the edge of a 6,000 foot cliff with a white desert below, black mountains in the distance and clouds here and there that you're looking down on. This isn't my first dog and pony show with escarpments like this, but it was definitely one of the most majestic and sublime I've seen. The drive up is also beautiful, but in a, gosh, what a pretty landscape, sort of way. It's the top that you come for though, if you're a religious person you could probably find God up there, it's that jaw dropping. For a bathroom; about 1/2 way up look for Fish Lake on a little spur road. There are also a few campgrounds up there. What a find. Hopefully someday I'll be back but next time with a motor home so I can spend some time there and do some serious trekking.

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    Steens Mountain - Smokey atmosphere

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    Steens Mountain - Alvord Desert below.

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    Alvord Desert below.

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