In Christmas Valley there is a strange forest that is isolated from other trees anywhere nearby. This place is known as the Lost Forest.
Fort Rock
Fort Rock is an amazing oddity out in the desert of Christmas Valley. The rock was formed by volcanic explosions from a shallow lake that existed thousands of years ago. Now it serves as a landmark in an otherwise flat sagebrush-filled valley.
Looking into Fort Rock. Three sides of the rock stand tall. The fourth side slopes downward gently.
Looking out from inside Fort Rock toward the town of Fort Rock.
Heather and me at an overlook inside Fort Rock.
Another far-off view of Fort Rock.
Doing some CrossFit at Fort Rock.
Vera near the cliffs of Fort Rock.
Selfie by Heather.
One of the edges of Fort Rock. Many raptors and other birds live high in the rocks.
The small town of Fort Rock. I wonder what caused people to settle here in the first place.