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Northeast Oregon
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Northeast Oregon, rimmed on the east
by the mighty Hells
Canyon, is a land of contrasts. It is known for its lush, fertile
farmlands and its awe-inspiring chasms. Home to the deepest gorge in North
America, it is considered by some to be a symbol of the Northwest’s historic
claim as this continent’s last great frontier.
At least five grand rivers intersect this
region. The Snake, comprising Oregon’s rugged eastern border, is known for
its jaw-dropping scenery and challenging rapids. Millions of people may have
rafted these waters, but the Snake remains one of the Northwestern United
States’ most dominating waterways. Other rivers, such as the Imnaha, which
intersects the Snake at the northeast tip of this region, the Columbia and
the John Day have played their own roles in nurturing this landscape into
one of North America’s most popular adventure destinations.
Blanketed by three different national
forests, the Northeast Region is a recreational paradise. The area is
renowned for its steelhead, rainbow and bullhead trout fishing, particularly
on the Grande Ronde, Imnaha and Wallowa rivers. The pristine alpine lakes of
341,446-acre Eagle Cap Wilderness (located in the Wallowa-Whitman National
Forest) have their own attraction for those who enjoy the solitude of a
remote natural paradise.
But Northeast Oregon isn’t just about
wilderness, or the spectacular beauty of untouched nature. The small
communities that pocket Oregon’s northeast corner tell their own unique
story. Historical landmarks dating back to the Nez Perce’s domain hundreds
of years ago can be found throughout this region, as can various cities and
towns that were founded by European settlers in the late 1800s. The Oregon
Trail Interpretive Center and Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, both in
La Grande, offer two fascinating
reflections of this region’s history and the people who call Oregon’s most
remote region home.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Joseph Chamber of
Commerce. Phone: 541-432-1015. E-Mail
Wallowa County Chamber of
Commerce. 936 West North Street, PO Box 427,
Enterprise, Oregon 97828. Phone: 541-426-4622; Toll-free: 1-800-585-4121; Fax 541-426-2032.
Baker City
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Enterprise
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Halfway
Clear Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast
A guest ranch offering farm vacations and bison
(buffalo) tours at neighboring Hells Canyon Bison Ranch. The B&B is on 160 irrigated
acres nestled in the Wallowa Mountains with views of the peaks and the valley, with ponds,
orchards, gardens, a library, a turn-of-the-century farmhouse with a broad front porch and
outdoor kitchen, rustic cabins, and space for gatherings and group activities
Hells Canyon Bison Ranch
A working bison ranch offering a variety of tours to view bison, information on bison and
links to other bison webs.
La Grande
La
Grande Public Library. 1006 Penn Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850.
Phone: 541-962-1339 or 541-962-1335.
La
Grande/Union County Visitors and Conventions Bureau. 1912 Fourth
Street, #200, La Grande, Oregon 97850. Toll Free: 1-800-848-9969.
North Powder
Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort.
47500 Anthony Lake Highway, North Powder, OR 97867. Phone:
541-856-3277. E-mail
Sunny
Daniels Twin Mountain Studio. 48497 Antelope Peak Road, North
Powder, OR 97867. Phone: 541-856-3336. E-mail
Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area
Oxbow
Hell's
Canyon Adventures
Jet boat tours, white water rafting, steelhead fishing and chukar hunting.
Wallowa Lake
Said to be home to the Wallowa Lake Monster, fifty feet long with seven humps. The
Wallowa Lake Monster Observation and Preservation Society Gala is held in August at the
south end of the lake. From La Grande on I-84, take the OR 82 all the way to the
lake, about seventy miles.
Pendleton
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 Oregon Discovery
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Driving guide to the splendors of Oregon highlighting
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