Looking for a weekend getaway? Let me tell you about the Central Oregon "Desert". Head South on HWY 97 through La Pine and take a left onto HWY 31. At the 29 mile marker you can head north to Fort Rock or follow HWY 31 East for another 31 miles to Silver Lake. Fort Rock and Silver Lake are two of the remaining Homestead era communities that remain in the sparsely populated Lake County. Fact: Even though Lake County is one of the largest per land mass measurement counties - in 2000 it is populated by less than 7500 people. What is here? Fort Rock is phenomenon and a great hiking and exploration adventure. The Dunes are not too far away and this is family fun for the four wheelers and sand rails. The Lost Forrest is an amazing and should not be missed. Come and see what you can see - wildlife is abundant. Big horn sheep, antelope and bald eagles are a few of the spectacular sights that can be seen.