Oregon foodies: rejoice! The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance recently launched the High Desert Food Trail, Central Oregon’s first official food trail, and it’s a must for all Beaver State gourmands. Featuring some of the best farms, vineyards, restaurants, and food carts in the state, the new High Desert Food Trail is an immersive experience sure to give you a newfound appreciation for the bounty of the Beaver State.
The desert gets a bad rap. The dry, barren, beige wastelands that folks typically associate with a desert are nothing like the high desert region of Central Oregon.
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Oregon’s high desert begins at the eastern foot of the Cascades, and spans much of the central, eastern, and southern parts of the state. As such, most of Central Oregon is actually considered “high desert," so named for its high elevation (much of the region sits at 4,000 feet above sea level and higher).
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This region is anything but barren; on the contrary, it’s home to some of the most fertile farmland in the PNW.
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Just like the deserts of the Southwest, Oregon’s deserts experience dramatic temperature fluctuations, oscillating as much as 60 degrees in the span of a single day! But it’s within this landscape that many of Oregon’s best crops thrive.
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The bounty of this oft-misunderstood region gets center stage with the brand-new High Desert Food Trail.
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The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has put together a self-guided adventure through Central Oregon to help locals and visitors alike experience the culinary and agritourism opportunities that make this region so unique – and bountiful.
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The trail features 45 unique businesses in the region, including farms, ranches, restaurants, farmers markets, craft and beverage makers, and more. A full map can be found here.
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This is a deep dive into Oregon’s agrarian and artisan cultures, and a great way to support local businesses, farmers, and makers.
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One thing’s for sure: you won’t go hungry in Central Oregon! (This wood-fired pizza from Boone Dog Pizza? Yes, please!)
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While Central Oregon’s culinary scene is gaining the attention and respect it deserves, the High Desert Food Trail is another way to highlight the hard-working farmers and businesses that are essential in Oregon’s burgeoning culinary prowess.
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Ready for an epic culinary tour across the Beaver State? Learn more about the High Desert Food Trail in Oregon at the High Desert Food Alliance website.
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