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Burns, Oregon Information & Links

The city of Burns has a population of approximately 2,900 and neighboring Hines has a population of approximately 1,575. Burns, Oregon is located in Southeastern OregonThe Burns-Hines area has an average elevation of 4,148 feet. The area has several community parks and playgrounds, and many other recreational facilities. Harney County is a gathering place for sportsmen and provides good hunting for elk, antelope, and deer, as well as pheasants, grouse, ducks and geese.

If you're planning on living here, the great outdoors and all of its abundant offerings come with the territory. Who needs big city lights when Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is in our own back yard? A lovely place to rest your body and soul with hiking, photography and the study of more than 250 species of birds. Diamond Craters, northwest of the town of Diamond, exhibits itself as one of the most diverse volcanic features in the nation. The Steens Mountain, southeast of Burns, rises gently along the Blitzen and Catlow valleys.

Harney County Information & Links

Harney County, Oregon boasts 10,228 square miles of land with approximately 7,600 friendly, hospitable citizens, who invite you to spend a few days, a month, or a lifetime enjoying the wonders of this vast land.

Harney County is the largest in Oregon and the ninth largest county in the United States. Established in 1889, the county seat is Burns, which was named after Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Events throughout the year draw sports enthusiasts whose interests range from snowmobiling to rodeo. The economy of Harney County is made up primarily of ranching, manufacturing and lumber. The spectacular Steens Mountain draws hikers, geologists and rock climbers from around the country. The Frenchglen Hotel, an Oregon State Parks Historical Inn, offers lodging and food in an atmosphere reminiscent of the days of the Oregon Trail. See wild mustangs run free as you drive the south end of Harney County. There's no doubt about it, Harney County people are outdoor people.

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