Desert trail showcases an often unseen side of Oregon

In this photo taken Sept. 16, 2012, an irrigated crop circle in the Alvord Desert can be seen in the distance as a mountain cliff in the foreground is lit by the evening sun in Oregon. The Oregon Desert Trail will be 750 miles long, a nonmotorized route for hikers, horseback riders and, in part, for cyclists. A mapped trail, with water holes, campsites and waypoints identified, will entice more visitors to learn about, to enjoy and to care for this expansive part of the state. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Terry Richard)