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Archive Home > 2011 > June > 18 > The Island gets its due

The Island gets its due

The unique geologic formation at the confluence of Deschutes, Crooked rivers is designated a national natural landmark

By Andrew Clevenger / The Bulletin
June 18, 2011

WASHINGTON — The Island, a remote 208-acre site near where the Deschutes and Crooked rivers come together, was one of six sites designated as a national natural landmark by the National Park Service this week.

The Island is one of the best examples of a native juniper savanna on the entire....

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