The city of Burns has a population of
approximately 2,900 and neighboring Hines has a population of
approximately 1,575. 
The
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.
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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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County Chamber of Commerce
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County Government
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