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You have to search carefully to find Diamond (pop. 5), but it’s a little gem well worth discovering.

This Eastern Oregon ranching village sits at the foot of gorgeous Steens Mountain and south of the tremendous Diamond Craters — an awesome 23-square-mile lava field. Grab a perch at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for the sandhill crane migration, or watch wild mustangs gallop across Kiger Gorge. At the end of the day, you’ll want to tuck into the home cooking at the Hotel Diamond.

: Robbie McClaran
Nearby Cities: Frenchglen, Princeton, Crane

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What are the scenic backroads in Southeastern Oregon?

Southeast Oregon is a beautiful region with some great sightseeing opportunities. I love spending time in the city of Burns, they have some great parks and restaurants. Also, the Alvord Desert and the Steens Mountains are in the region as well. These a great stops with exciting backroads. I can recommend a few Scenic Byways…

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October 31, 2016
Emily Palmer