Outback Scenic Byway

State: Oregon
Length: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
Time to Allow: Four hours to drive this byway.

"Outback" refers to land with a natural ruggedness. Though people come here seeking independence, they know each other's first names. Community is paramount. Jonathan Nicholas, publisher of the Oregonian, said it is "a star-spangled landscape of marsh and mountain, of reflection and rim rock, of seamless vistas and sage-scented dreams."

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• Outback Scenic Byway Overview
  

  Learn for yourself why outback means "isolated rural country," when you drive through this rugged and remote area of Oregon. Let this byway take...

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• Lava and Landmarks along the Outback Scenic Byway
  

  Transitioning from forests and lakes to sagebrush and desert, the Outback Scenic Byway offers an awe-inspiring view of the diverse nature and...

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• 1-Day Trip: Oregon`s Outback Must See Tour
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  Full of unique oddities of nature and beautiful scenery, a trip along the Outback Scenic Byway will be a memorable experience. [more]