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Abert Lake

Oregon's only saltwater lake is a desolate place that is a popular stopover for migratory waterfowl. It's located near Valley Falls in south central Oregon. The Chewaucan River flows into Abert Lake, but no water flows out, so minerals concentrate in the lake. The water is very salty and alkaline but supports a population of brine shrimp. It is also the work site of a man who earns his living catching and selling brine shrimp.

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Wallowa Gondola

Every year over 27,000 visitors take the trip to the 8,000 foot top of Mt. Howard in the scenic Wallowa Mountains near Joseph, OR. The tram has one of the steepest vertical ascents in the U.S. and has been running for over 20 years. Maintenance of the 27,000 tons of cable is vital. Follow a crew of workers as it looks for worn out parts high above the tree tops. Appreciate the exquisite beauty of these mountains in the northeast corner of Oregon.

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Crooked River Gorge Cleanup

The rugged Crooked River Gorge near Bend attracts nature-lovers because it is so remote. But that same remoteness makes it tempting to people who want to dump garbage. A group of volunteers come to clean up the gorge, hiking in and in some cases climbing and rappelling down cliffs.

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