Malheur National Forest, National Forest in Oregon, United States.
Malheur National Forest spans across the Blue Mountains and displays a mix of high desert grasslands, sagebrush, and several tree species. The terrain shifts between open areas with low vegetation and forested sections filled with juniper, pine, and fir trees.
The forest was established in 1908 under President Theodore Roosevelt and takes its name from the Malheur River. The area had been shaped by human activity long before this formal designation.
The forest has long supported local communities through traditional land uses that shape how people relate to and work within the landscape. These practices reflect deep connections between residents and their surroundings that remain visible today.
The forest is accessible via U.S. Route 395 running north-south and U.S. Route 26 crossing east-west. Ranger stations throughout the area offer information and guidance to help visitors explore the landscape safely.
The forest contains a colony of Armillaria ostoyae fungus that spreads across hundreds of acres. This interconnected organism network ranks among the largest single living systems on Earth.
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