Oregon's Secret Desert: Crash Sites, Dunes, Caves & Massive Steaks!

Join us on an epic 4-night Memorial Day adventure as we trade the busy streets of Portland for the dust and sagebrush of the Oregon Outback! From the massive dunes of Christmas Valley to the vibrant colors of the Painted Hills, we explored some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes Central Oregon has to offer. In this video, we visit remote and wild military aircraft memorial sites at Burma Rim, navigate the freezing depths of "Crack in the Ground," and attempt to eat a 30oz steak at the legendary Cowboy Dinner Tree. Along the way, we deal with shredded tires, bent bumpers, and some of the thickest dust we've ever driven through. Whether you're looking for overlanding inspiration or just want to see the "real" Oregon, this trip had it all. 🎬 WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO: -Jeep vs. Toyota: The lone Jeep Gladiator takes on a fleet of Tacomas, 4Runners, and Sequoias. -Trail Carnage: Watching a 4Runner bend a bumper and a Sequoia shred a tire on the sharp rocks. -The Oregon Desert: Blasting through the massive Christmas Valley Sand Dunes.Hidden -History: Paying respects at the remote Burma Rim military air crash memorials. -Sub-Zero Caves: Navigating the freezing depths of "Crack in the Ground" and Arnold Ice Cave. -The Ultimate Food Challenge: Attempting to eat a legendary 30oz steak at the Cowboy Dinner Tree. -Iconic Views: Exploring the Ochoco National Forest and the vibrant Painted Hills. Locations Visited: Christmas Valley Sand Dunes Burma Rim Air Crash Memorials Crack in the Ground Cowboy Dinner Tree (Silver Lake, OR) La Pine State Park Arnold Ice Cave Ochoco National Forest The Painted Hills Mitchell, OR Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Happy Motoring adventures! Chapters 00:00 Leaving Portland for the High Desert 00:46 Welcome to Christmas Valley & Airing Down 02:13 Burma Rim: Military Air Crash Memorials 07:13 Trail Repairs: Shredded Tire & Recovery 09:35 Camp Cooking: Bangers & Mash? 11:16 Morning in the Dunes 11:50 Bumper vs. Dune: Quick Trail Fix 13:51 Dealing with the Oregon Dust 15:00 Exploring "Crack in the Ground" 17:45 The Legendary Cowboy Dinner Tree (30oz Steaks!) 20:23 Resetting at La Pine State Park 21:55 Underground at Arnold Ice Cave 24:19 Route Changes & Forest Service Fines 25:39 Ochoco National Forest Overlanding 29:17 Leftover Steak Pesto Alfredo 30:43 Sunrise & The Mountain Corral 33:08 Narrow Shelf Roads to Painted Hills 33:56 The Painted Hills: Like Another Planet 35:10 Mitchell, OR: The "Walmart" of the West 35:56 Swimming in the John Day River 37:16 Heading Home via Bridge of the Gods 38:15 Bloopers & Outtakes Happy Motoring! Support the channel and rep the Happy Motoring crew with our latest gear! 🛠️ 👕 GET YOUR SWAG HERE: https://happy-motoring-shop.fourthwal... Let’s Stay Connected! Keep up with the shop and the latest builds on our socials: 🎵 TikTok:   / rc_1223   📸 Instagram:   / happymotoring.rc_1223   👥 Facebook:   / happy%20motoring