The Story of Shirk Ranch

In this 2-minute video, explore the history of Shirk Ranch, home to David Shirk and his family in the early 1880s. Shirk Ranch was part of a border movement of ranchers and settlers into southeast Oregon, shaping ranching life that persists today. The ranch illuminates how early settlers to eastern Oregon relied on the landscape for their livelihood and day-to-day life. The cinematography in this video is outstanding!

Sign Up for the Dirty Freehub Newsletter