Now is an amazing time to enjoy the scenery along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway All-American Road. The hillsides are many shades of green and wildflowers are in full bloom. There is still snow on the high peaks, adding depth and character to your photos. Please take the road slowly and watch for hazards such...Continue Reading
Wow! It’s hot and dry out there. Please use extra caution to protect yourself and others, wildlife, and our precious landscape! Here is the latest from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. NEWS RELEASE – Extreme Fire Danger BAKER CITY, Ore. (July 8, 2021) – The Fire Danger Level is now “Extreme” across the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. At midnight...Continue Reading
With spring rapidly approaching, we are in the transition time, when the FS 39 Road is still closed due to snow, while the Oregon Department of Transportation is announcing their construction season plans! This can be seen as an indication of the wide range of elevations and landforms traversed by the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway....Continue Reading
La Grande, Oregon __Now is a great time for driving country roads and seeking out fresh fruit and vegetables directly from growers. Eastern Oregon has developed a series of self-guided farm trails that lead directly to farm stands, gardens and orchards, for the freshest farm products available. Start with the Union County Farm Loop or...Continue Reading
HALFWAY, OREGON_When Northeast Oregon starts awakening after a long winter, changes in the landscape happen quickly. Many consider this the prettiest time of year in parts of the byway. Dressed for outdoor chores, we took advantage of a change in our plans for the day, and took a drive Saturday, just to enjoy the beauty....Continue Reading
The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway website has received a fresh look over winter. We hope you find it appealing and easy to navigate. We will be adding information about byway area activities over the coming months. Check out the links on the “Visitor Resources” page for travel and community information. Spring is finally in the...Continue Reading
News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. May 25, 2017 The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) invites people to stay and play for free to celebrate State Parks Day on Saturday, June 3. Camping will be free the night of June 3 in all RV hookup sites, tent sites and horse camps. Day-use...Continue Reading
Learn about Accessible Adventures in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, highlighting the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area activities in this video, created by the US Forest Service for their Accessible Pacific Northwest series. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.Continue Reading
Philip Wolfmueller discovered one of Oregon’s best kept secrets and wants to share the news. For those who aren’t afraid to get off the beaten path a bit, Troy, Oregon, crouches on the banks of the Grande Ronde River in the far northeast corner of the state, and offers an outdoor lover’s paradise. Philip Wolfmueller...Continue Reading
The public may visit many federal recreation day-use sites on two Saturdays in June without paying a fee. These fee waivers acknowledge National Trails Day, June 6, and National Get Outdoors Day, June 13. These are two of six such fee-free days offered by the Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service during 2015....Continue Reading
Baker City, OR – In celebration of National Fishing Week, several Free Fishing Day events for children are planned for Saturday, June 6. No license is required for anyone who wants to fish during the annual Free Fishing Weekend June 6 and 7; however all Oregon fishing regulations still apply. Children attending Fishing Day events...Continue Reading
Whoever named the 7 Wonders of the World somehow overlooked the Wallowas. Click Here for a Great Map! Share your pictures on Instagram: #easternoregon or #traveloregon or #hellscanyonscenicbyway Where you can look down from an alpine summit and see the high desert of Indian country roll out in front of you in one direction,...Continue Reading
