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Slide Show: Set Out for the South

August 31, 2012

The Kam Wah Chung Museum is one of the best reasons to stop in the town of John Day. Take a tour of the former store and apothecary of Lung On and Ing Hay for a rare glimpse into th

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Crystal Crane hot springs is a great place to stop if you’re heading from Burns over to East Steens Road. Opt for the outdoor spring reservoir and paddle around with the ducks in a pond of 100+ de

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

A notable trend in Southeast Oregon: bullet-ridden road signs.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

The Alvord Hot Springs are easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled for this shack on the east side of East Steens Road.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Nothing inspires acrobatics like a big ol’ playa.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Fields Station: a heavenly oasis in the vast emptiness of the Alvord Desert.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

The cheeseburger at Fields Station is the ultimate traveler’s delight—it would be a shame to skip.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Settling into the Diamond Hotel on a warm summer night is like chicken soup for the traveler’s soul. Not to mention the hearty meals that will have you sleeping like a baby, ready

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

A huge yard, well-appointed rooms, and rib-sticking breakfasts make the Sage Country Inn one of the best places to stay in Burns.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Not even an inkling of vertigo in this canine companion.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

The Peter French Round Barn may sound like a bore, but once you’re inside, its elegant simplicity becomes completely mesmerizing.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge contains 187,000 acres of marshland and natural habitat for countless migrating birds and wildlife—a giant paradise for fans of the avian set.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Take the Steens Mountain Loop for some stunning viewpoints, like this one at Kiger Gorge.

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

Seventy-five miles east of Bend, the Painted Hills offer 3,132 acres of sublimely photographable hills, glowing with soft reds, golds, and greens. Short hikes and

Photography by Rachel Ritchie

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Portland Monthly editor Rachel Ritchie shares pictures from her getaway adventure into Southeast Oregon.
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