Links in Malheur County and Vicinity

Facts about the area

Malheur County information from the Oregon Blue Book
Malheur County home page
City of Ontario, Oregon
Vicinity of Ontario, Oregon
Prehistoric occupation of the Owyhee uplands
Malheur County agriculture
Lower Owyhee Watershed Assessment Owyhee Watershed Council
Eastern Oregon Visitor Information Eastern Oregon Visitors Association

Scenic attractions

Leslie Gulch, Oregon
Succor Creek State Park, Oregon    Succor Creek photo gallery
Owyhee Uplands, Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada
Owyhee River, Oregon
Owyhee Dam, Oregon
Owyhee Reservoir, Oregon
Carlton Canyon, Oregon      Carlton Canyon photo gallery
Honeycombs, Oregon          Honeycombs photo gallery 1, gallery 2
Painted Canyon, Oregon     Painted Canyon photo gallery
Three Fingers Rock, Oregon
Three Fingers Gulch, Oregon
Map of locations of some of the scenic attractions
Jordan Craters, Oregon, photo gallery
Pillars of Rome, Oregon, photo gallery
Beulah Reservoir, Oregon
Chuckar Park, Oregon
Juntura Hot Springs, Oregon
Big Lookout Mountain, Oregon
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, Oregon Strawberry Lake and Falls
Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon
Hiking in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho
Manns Creek, Idaho
Sagehen Reservoir, Idaho
Duck Lake, Idaho
Snowslide Lake, Idaho
Celebration Park, Idaho
Givens Hot Springs, Idaho
Bruneau Dunes State Park, Idaho

Recreation

Malheur Wildlife Refuge
Lake Owyhee
Owyhee Dam
Ontario State Recreation Site
Interesting places to visit
Four Rivers Cultural Center
Vale Murals
Keeney Pass
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center at Flagstaff Hill
Local wildlife and vegetation
Birds
Mammals
Vegetation
Local Agencies
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario School District
Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Climate

Climate in south-eastern Oregon varies greatly with elevation. The higher elevations experience colder temperatures and higher precipitation than the lower elevations. The region is extremely arid and experiences great temperature variations. It is considered high desert, with many areas with annual precipitation less than 10 inches. Summer temperatures often reach 100 degrees in the lower elevations. Nighttime lows may be 30 to 50 degrees lower than daytime highs. Winters can be bitterly cold here, although there is little humidity. The mountains can receive heavy snowfall. If visiting the region during the summer months be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and chilly evening temperatures. ALWAYS CARRY WATER WHEN LEAVING MAIN HIGHWAYS IN THE HIGH DESERT. It is always prudent to tell others where you are going and when you expect to return, so they can advise authorities if you do not return as planned..