A polymath is, “a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning.” Such a person is often referred to as a “Renaissance man (or woman)”. They are the people who leave you in awe with the depth and breadth of what they know and what they do. They are never boring. During the time of U.S. independence ... Read More
Archives for May 2021
Radically Russian!
By Tyler Goss Russian Knapweed is a deep-rooted perennial invasive now found east of Oregon’s Cascades and in central and southern Idaho. It is a member of the Asteraceae family, native to central and western Asia. The plant is a light muted green color, with small soft leaves. The flower head is a light lavender ... Read More
What’s in a Name?
Harney County has some wonderful sites. Have you ever wondered how some of them were named? Harney County’s Catlow Valley was named for cattle rancher and miner John Catlow. Catlow came from England and had extensive land holdings in HC. The valley covers 1300 square miles and is near Hart Mt, Steens Mt. and Beatty’s ... Read More
Enjoying Harney County’s Great Outdoors
Scientific studies have shown that being outdoors can help you physically and mentally. Harney County has some of the best places to offer–quiet and sparsely populated. The weather is finally getting consistently pleasant and wildflowers are blooming. Now is a good time to go outside and enjoy it all before the summer fire dangers. Idlewild ... Read More