Bureau of Land Management Oregon launches GeoTour
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LAKEVIEW, Ore. — Who’s looking for an adventure this Fourth of July Weekend? An adventure exploring Oregon’s Outback, a place often overlooked by highway motorists on their way to well-known attractions. For those with the time and desire to turn off the beaten track onto a country road, the 93-mile-long Christmas Valley Back Country Byway provides access to breathtaking high desert landscapes and unique geological features.
To celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Christmas Valley Back Country Byway, the Lakeview District Bureau of Land Management is launching a GeoTour on June 30. The GeoTour will lead visitors on a 28-geocache escapade through the heart of south-central Oregon.
“This has been a passion project for me since I started with the BLM in Lakeview three years ago,” said Public Affairs Specialist Lisa McNee. “This will be an exciting way to attract visitors to remote, often overlooked spots in Oregon.”
Each location has been chosen to encourage geocachers of all ages, abilities, and experiences to enjoy the local area. All camping on lands managed but the BLM in the Lakeview Field Office is free, including dispersed and first come-first serve campgrounds. To find a campground in the area, visit https://www.blm.gov/visit.
Join the BLM for this outdoor adventure! So, tell your friends and get going – adventure awaits!
What is geocaching? https://www.geocaching.com/sites/education/en/
To find a GeoTour near you, visit https://www.geocaching.com/play/geotours
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.