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Armillaria ostoyae genets (Humongous Fungus)
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Humongous Fungus.
A group of at least five separate individual Armillaria ostoyae genets reside in the mountains east of Prairie City, Oregon in the Reynolds Creek and Clear Creek areas in the northeastern portion of the Malheur National Forest (a genet is a genetically unique individual organism). Several of these genets are very large, including the largest known fungus genet in the world, identified the Humongous Fungus.
Cedar Grove Botanical Area
The Cedar Grove Botanical Area covers about 26 acres and contains the only isolated stand of Alaska yellow cedar east of the Cascades in the United States. This grove, is located on the northeast slope of Aldrich Mountain at the head of Buck Cabin Creek.
Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area
Located in the northeast part of the Forest, this high elevation area provides spectacular vistas of the North Fork John Day Wilderness, the Middle and North Fork drainages of the John Day River, and the peaks of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness to the south. The area has a rich history and active and decaying remains of mines can be seen. The area provides unfettered opportunities for solitude and isolation except during big-game hunting seasons.
Wilderness
The opportunity for solitude, personal challenge, and self discovery Wilderness recreation offers comes with the expectation and responsibility for developing the outdoor skills required in a remote, rugged, and primitive setting. In return, spending time in Wilderness reminds us of our deep connection with nature and helps keep our lives and perspectives in balance.
Wild & Scenic Rivers
The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.