Camping at Alvord Desert couldn’t be any easier. And the best part? It’s pretty much free! Located in Southeastern Oregon, a ...

Physics Prof Brian Jackson and a team of planetary scientists are digging into the science of Martian dust devils, using Oregon's Alvord Desert as a stand-in. By studying how these wild whirlwinds ...

Did you know that in Oregon, there’s a dried-up lake bed that you can camp on? Alvord Desert is a salty landscape that’ll have you thinking like you’re on Mars. The water evaporated but left ...

JAHN: Next, on Oregon Field Guide: A trip to Oregon's Alvord Desert isn't complete without witnessing the mesmerizing power of dust devils. But do they hold the secrets about what astronauts might ...

Montana and Idaho), with most shows taking place in Oregon, Washington and California. Highlights include stops at the Alvord Desert, Orcas Island, Silver Falls, Shore Acres, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and ...