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| | Deschutes National Forest | | The Deschutes National Forest encompasses more than 1.6 million acres extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The forest is a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains and alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. The Forest attracts more than 8 million people every year who come to camp, fish, hike, hunt, ski, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. |
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| | Haystack Reservoir | | The reservoir area encompasses 271 acres of land and 233 acres of water surface, with 5 miles of shoreline. Available species of fish in the reservoir include largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, and brown bullhead. The expanse of water attracts waterfowl such as common loon, horned grebe, red-necked grebe, and eared grebe during migration. Other rare species that have been reported seen are trumpeter swan, surf scoter, black-necked stilt, sanderling, bald eagle, osprey, and eastern kingbird. |
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