Outdoor Science and Learning
The independent visitor to the Malheur National Forest may enjoy learning more about the history, ecology, and forces of nature surrounding them. Several self-guided interpretive sites are easily accessible
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
The Malheur National Forest had great stops for those traveling through the area to learn and enjoy the forest and interpretive trail highlights.
Learn about a variety of plant communities, wildfire and the process of recovery from interpretive signs, and travel trails reading the history of the Sumpter Valley Railway, and reading signs explaining the history of the old growth forest.
Viewing Wildlife
Wildlife are abundant throughout the area from big game animals such as Rocky Mountain Elk and mule deer to smaller creatures such as rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks all call the area home. Bird watchers will enjoy a wide variety of birds from sparrows to large predatory birds such as eagles and hawks.
Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in the area. Wildlife range from big game animals such as prong horn antelope and mule deer to a wide variety of birds including the rare white-headed woodpecker. Smaller creatures such as squirrels and chipmunks are a common site throughout the area.
Viewing Plants
Throughout the Malheur National Forest you can view beautiful ponderosa pine trees, old growth ponderosa pine trees, sagebrush and mountain mahogany. Plants are abundant including wildflowers throughout the spring and early summer, and in fall the huckleberry bushes throughout the area are abundant.
Viewing Scenery
The area is a wonderful place to view nature and see first hand how nature recovers from large wildfires. The overlook provides a wonderful view of the Pine Basin.
Search for Outdoor Science and Learning Opportunities
Pine Springs Overlook Observation Site
Roads End
Short Creek Guard Station
Slide Horse Camp
Starr Campground
Strawberry Campground
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
Sunshine Guard Station
Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site
Vinegar Hill Indian Rock Scenic Area
