Malheur Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of Oregon in a geographic region known as the Northern Great Basin. The refuge is shaped like a lopsided "T" and spans an area 40 miles long and 39 miles wide. Over 187,000 acres of habitat which includes wetlands, riparian areas, meadows, and uplands are managed by the refuge.
Refuge Headquarters is located on the south side of Malheur Lake and is about 32 miles southeast of Burns, Oregon. The refuge and museum are open daily from dawn until dusk. The Visitors Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 4:00 and on Friday from 8:00 to 3:00.The Visitors Center is closed on weekends and holidays.
Beldings squirrels all over the lawn, several interesting birds and waterfowl to spot around the area. Interesting old buildings constructed of local pink stone. Museum has the old(!) stuffed birds.
Beldings squirrels all over the lawn, several interesting birds and waterfowl to spot around the area. Interesting old buildings constructed of local pink stone. Museum has the old(!) stuffed birds.