Outback Scenic Byway

A door stands open in an abandoned homestead near Fort Rock.

Stark ridges stand out from the white snow along the Abert Rim.

A patchwork of landscape presents a serene view from the top of the Abert Rim.

A flock of white birds take flight over Abert Lake.

A visitor to the Devils Garden Wilderness Study Area stands on top of the volcanic rock formations.

Near Lakeview, a flock of geese gather around Oregon\'s only geyser.

The warmth of the geyser contradicts the snow-covered land around it.

Mountains provide a peaceful backdrop during the winter months around Summer Lake.

Below the Abert Rim is a dazzling view of Abert Lake.

Frost edges desert vegetation on the tip of Abert Rim during a chilly morning.

Along Picture Rock Pass, visitors can see the ancient Native American petroglyphs drawn on the rocks; like this one that is located near the town of Adel, east of Picture Rock Pass, known as Greaser Boulder.

Old homesteads at Fort Rock stand desolate, surrounded only by dusty earth, a vacuous blue sky, and thickets of grey-blue sagebrush.

The rock formation created from a maar volcano stands tall under the blue sky in Lake County, Oregon.

An old log home stands amidst sagebrush with Fort Rock in the background.