desert livin'

My husband's family has a great little yurt in Fields, Oregon. I use the term "yurt" loosely, as the only thing it has in common with an actual yurt is the shape. Regardless, it's the perfect respite from our busy and hectic, city lives. Completely off the grid, we are able to disconnect for a few days. This year, we invited another couple to join us as we headed to the high desert of South Eastern Oregon. 

Fields, and the surrounding area, offers hiking, remote natural hot springs, and, for those without a yurt, an abundance of free camping. Because of the lack of light pollution, there is an epic night sky perfect for star gazing. Fields Station, the only commercial structure in the town of 86 people, sells some of the best milkshakes money can buy. 

Desert hiking off of Arizona Creek Road

Sunset at Willow Creek Hot Springs

View of the Alvord Desert from Pike Creek Trail

Getting in a round of Kubb