Driving around Burns, Oregon

Burns is a city in and the county seat of Harney County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. According to the 2010 census, the population was 2,806. Burns and the nearby city of Hines are home to about 60 percent of the people in the sparsely populated county, the largest in Oregon and the ninth largest in the United States.
The Burns-Hines region has a high-desert climate but was much wetter in the recent geologic past. The Harney Basin was the largest of many depressions in which lakes formed in southeastern Oregon during the late Pleistocene. Remnants of an ancient lake that reached as far north as Burns are at the center of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, south of the city.
Northern Paiutes or their ancestors, who were hunter-gatherers, have lived in the region for thousands of years. Since the arrival of Euro-Americans in the 19th century, cattle ranching and other forms of agriculture have dominated land use in the area. In 1930, logging in the mountains north of Burns led to the creation of Hines, a lumber company town, and the timber industry remained important to the local economy until the 1990s. In addition to ranching, a variety of private and public enterprises support the Burns-Hines economy in the 21st century. Annual events include a migratory bird festival, the county fair, and a country music jamboree.

[@rsdandy]

I was raised in Burns. Left for the military, sadly haven't been back.

[@heinzkowana5096]

appreciate the video a much better place the north east i feel tired of seing the ancient rock walls thnk you for your. Video have a gray evening

[@kharakim]

Thanks for the ride on the "way-back machine." I was in the Air Force stationed at the mountain-top Burns A.F.S., which was 12 miles out of town on the logging road, from 1957 to 1960. Burns was our go-to place for "excitement" when off-duty from the radar site. Apparently, the population is little changed from what it was more than 60 years ago, but somehow the town seems to be thriving. Must say, if I was reading the signage correctly, two of my favorite hangouts-the Palace restaurant and the Pine Room-amazingly are still in business. What I didn't see in the pictures was the Chevrolet agency, the Standard gas station, and the theater-all three of which we patronized, along with our favorite hangout, Egan's Tavern. Thanks for posting it.

[@TheBandShark]

I used to live in burns, about 10 years ago. There ain't shit to do in town, but there is the malheur and ochoco forests nearby in the north and the steens mountain south of burns

[@DDFGhostHunting]

I used to live there, was so cool to see how it's changed after all these years

[@davidtownsend5737]

So many memories used to live in burns

[@rydenslate6385]

I live in burns and it is amazing

[@vrkid5382]

Burns is awsome love this little town

[@MattCookOregon]

Love Burns!

[@MattCookOregon]

@Just jacey Good public land.

[@jacksonvruber3637]

Live in Burns

[@jacksonvruber3637]

Glory days pizza is amazing

[@esthercrutcher6449]

I found my grandmother's truck its red

[@jerimiahwilliamson8875]

i live here and lately it’s been pretty violent gang activity and that’s crazy cuz it’s so small and it’s not wanna bes it’s real ones lol

[@lindseyswartz1303]

Hey! I'm looking at relocating for a possible job in burns and would love to hear more if you don't mind!

[@erinradke5672]

That is really sad. I almost married a guy in Burns. I thought it was so beautiful by its pictures. He left me and is now married to the Mayor of Hines. I was really looking forward to living in this small town.