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A historic round barn built by 19th century cattle rancher Pete French in Harney County. Name: Pete French Round Barn State Heritage Site Coordinates: 43.13265, -118.64249 Elevation: 4194' Access: Drive up Permits/Fees: None Note: There is a gift shop just a little ways before the round barn. Administration: Oregon State Parks Date Accessed: May 25, 2026 The Pete French Round Barn is a unique and historical landmark. It is more “out of the way” than the other historical struc

A historic long barn in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Name: Historic P Ranch - Long Barn Coordinates: 42.82942, -118.88907 Elevation: 4194' Access: Trail Distance: 0.31 miles (round trip) Elevation Range: 4180' to 4202' Ascent/Descent: +8 ft/-8 ft Trail Type: In and out Outing Type: Day hike Permits/Fees: None Notes: There are more historic structures at P Ranch than just the long barn, but it is my favorite historic structure and the focus of this post. Location: Near Fr

A overlook with a view of Big Indian Gorge on Steens Mountain. Name: Big Indian Overlook Coordinates: 42.67298, -118.69107 Elevation: 7337' Access: Drive up/trail Note: There is a short trail to the overlook but the view of the gorge is visible along the whole "trail" and doesn't require hiking. Location: Along Steens Mountain Loop Road in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Accessed: May 23, 2026 Big Indian Overlook is on the so

A short trail to an overlook of Little Blitzen Gorge on Steens Mountain. Overlook Name: Little Blitzen Overlook Coordinates: 42.67422, -118.69678 Elevation: 7181' Access: Trail Distance: 0.29 miles (round trip) Elevation Range: 7166' to 7253' Ascent/Descent: +77 ft/-66 ft Trail Type: In and out Outing Type: Day hike Permits/Fees: None Location: Along Steens Mountain Loop Road in Harney County, Oregon, U.S.A. Administration: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Date Accessed: May 2