Celebrate everything Celtic! The Eastern Oregon Celtic Festival and Highland Games takes place in La Grande at the Union County Fairgrounds this Saturday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, dance, highland games, food and more at the 8th Annual Celtic Festival & Highland Games. For more information, see the website. Tiller’s Folly,...Continue Reading

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will move to Phase C Public Use Restrictions effective midnight tonight. These restrictions are also in place for all Oregon State Parks properties across Oregon. Baker City, OR: Forest officials will implement Phase C public use restrictions at 12:01 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2015 on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest due to...Continue Reading

BAKER CITY, OREGON__Crossroads Art Center is pleased to welcome Zimbabwe Artists Project (ZAP) – a non-profit organization which partners with the artists of Weya, Zimbabwe, in strengthening self-sufficiency, building cultural understanding, and creating educational opportunities. By purchasing the artists’ beautiful creations, ZAP helps the artists afford food, clothing, school fees, medicines, transport, seeds and fertilizer,...Continue Reading

To celebrate the 7 Wonders of Oregon, Travel Oregon asked seven of Oregon’s best bicycle makers to create seven one-of-a-kind bikes. All this summer, the bikes will be hidden where they belong, at Oregon’s 7 Wonders, for lucky adventurers to find, own and ride. This week, collect the clues and start searching for the custom made...Continue Reading

A heavy rainstorm Friday evening cooled things down and gave a good drink to the extremely thirsty landscape. Baker City was especially hit with the deluge. But there were riders on the roads in every direction – geared up for rain. I talked with some riders in Union who had just come from Joseph. They...Continue Reading

Crazy Days is a decades-long summer tradition in downtown La Grande. This year, the event takes place Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. The theme is Fabulous ’50s! The Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club will host its annual “Grande Ronde-A-View Weekend” Car Show. Registration for the car show starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday,...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

Fans and residents of Eastern Oregon know this corner of the state has some pretty incredible beer. Our microbreweries are national and international award-winners, many times over. So it was no surprise to us that three of them were selected by Thrillist as among Oregon’s sixteen best brew pubs outside of Portland. Beer lovers (and...Continue Reading

Hey, all of you cyclists out there! Have you heard about Oregon’s 7 Bikes for 7 Wonders? It is probably the most ingenious publicity stunt ever conceived! By now you know about the 7 Wonders of Oregon campaign and you are just itching to get going and visit every one of them. Well, seven of...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

A combination of summer weather, long evenings and the presence of visitors exploring our shops and galleries makes many of us think of art and the high caliber artists who live in and draw inspiration from the beauty of northeast Oregon. To immerse yourself in art, begin by taking part in the First Friday Art...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

Beer lovers, take note! The second annual Eastern Oregon Beer Festival takes place in La Grande, June 19 and 20, at the Union County Fairgrounds. Now a two-day event, the festival features beer from over twenty breweries across Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. Live music, local crafts, great local food, and Q&A’s with brewers...Continue Reading

We are pleased to share a post by a guest writer, Joe Whittle. This is not a “paleo lifestyle”. This is not a survival scenario, or even exercise. This story is about thriving. My friend Jordan and I spent a week in the wilds of Oregon, reflecting on the way my ancestors lived. We packed one...Continue Reading

PENDLETON, BAKER CITY, and JOHN DAY, OREGON__Forest officials for the Umatilla, Wallowa‐Whitman, and Malheur National Forests urge caution and announce seasonal safety regulations for building campfires when recreating on the three national forests. Campfires will continue to be the centerpiece of family campsites across Northeast Oregon’s three national forests. However, beginning June 1, forest visitors...Continue Reading

Walk among the pines, beside ruts made by covered wagons over 150 years ago! Savor the fresh mountain air as you try to imagine the creak of wagon wheels, the grunts of oxen and the whispering footsteps of weary pioneers. The season is upon us when history comes to life at the Oregon Trail Interpretive...Continue Reading

BAKER CITY, OREGON__Trail Tenders’ 2015 Run to the Ruts takes place Saturday, June 6, at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, near Baker City. This fund-raising race is for the whole family and it happens on a free fee day at the Trail Center. The Trail Center is located at 22267 Hwy 86, five miles east...Continue Reading

People familiar with the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway know it is a prime route for cycling around that amazing mountain range known as The Wallowas! The two-lane band of pavement winds up and down, over and around, beside rivers, through forests and past sage brush, cows and all kinds of wildlife. Bicycles allow one to...Continue Reading

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center near Baker City, Oregon, will have two days of living history presentations for visitors over the Memorial Day Weekend at the “Meet the Pioneers” event. On Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, volunteers and staff will demonstrate pioneer skills such as quilting, crafts, and food between 10...Continue Reading

The Bird Festival takes place at Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area near La Grande, Oregon. A Community Celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, the Ladd Marsh Bird Festival is an uncrowded, non-competitive birding opportunity for the whole family. Bird Festival 2015 kicks off on Friday evening, May 15, with music, a wine tasting and a presentation about...Continue Reading

There is nothing quite like the thrill, beauty, and history experienced on a jetboat trip down the Snake River with Hells Canyon Adventures. Check out their tour schedules for early May 2015, and visit the website for complete information. www.hellscanyonadventures.comContinue Reading

Portions of Hells Canyon Scenic Byway are also the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway. Take a look at Eileen Garvin’s recent bicycle trip, eating and drinking along the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway.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

The following is an important message that was released April 8, 2015 from the Wallowa Whitman National Forest concerning traffic on FS 39 Road, which connects Halfway and Oxbow with the Wallowa Valley. Please heed the warning and stay safe while enjoying the byway on both sides of the mountain pass. All communities are open...Continue Reading

We have experienced a mild winter in northeast Oregon and spring is in the air. As you travel the byway, keep the camera ready for capturing an image of Rocky Mountain elk, mule and white-tail deer, big horn sheep, coyotes, and a wide array of waterfowl. They are unafraid and easy to see this time...Continue Reading

Winding up the gravel road to Cornucopia, you can’t help but stare at the craggy mountains that surround you. The sense of anticipation builds as you round each corner. Sunshine dapples the road and the peaks get larger and larger on the approach. Wild plum trees drip with ripe fruit. We stop to gather some...Continue Reading

While the Eagle Cap Excursion Train offers a variety of train rides at the west end of the Walllowa Union Railroad in northeastern Oregon, a new business has opened that provides a whole new way to enjoy the magnificent scenery from the east end of the historic rail line. Imagine pedaling across a lush valley,...Continue Reading

PLEASE NOTE: Check with the US Forest Service for road opening and conditions. Guest Posted 2014: Having not been there for a few years, I heard Hat Point calling my name. So, last Monday I took a road trip with my cousin Eric, who lives in Portland, driving from North Powder to Wallowa Lake where...Continue Reading

Two big western heritage events along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway this weekend are sure to please. Chief Joseph Days in Joseph is a classic western rodeo, with professional cowboys, top quality rodeo stock, a big parade, and  a healthy dose of wild west fun and excitement. The rodeo grounds also happen to have one...Continue Reading

Elgin, Oregon__What could frozen yogurt and steelhead possibly have in common? Both are topics for upcoming rides on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train in northeast Oregon. Thursday, July 31, the Summer Sundowner is an opportunity to enjoy a scenic evening train ride, with a sweet delight at the end. The train leaves the Elgin Depot...Continue Reading