About Harney County, ORHarney County is located in southeastern Oregon and is the largest county in the State of Oregon. The County has a diverse landscape with forests, sagebrush lakes, streams desert and mountains. Harney County is open for business, travel, exploration, outdoor adventure, and recreation. The area has several community parks and playgrounds, and many other recreational facilities. Harney County is a gathering place for sportsmen and provides good hunting for elk, antelope, and deer, as well as pheasants, grouse, ducks and geese. Other events throughout the year draw sports enthusiasts whose interests range from snowmobiling to rodeo. The economy of Harney County is made up primarily of ranching, manufacturing and lumber. The spectacular Steens Mountain draws hikers, geologists and rock climbers from around the country. The Frenchglen Hotel, an Oregon State Parks Historical Inn, offers lodging and food in an atmosphere reminiscent of the days of the Oregon Trail. See wild mustangs run free as you drive the south end of Harney County. |