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The Observer • 1 Every year we take a step back and see where we live through the eyes of our visitors. What kinds of things would we want someone who just drives in on I-84 to know about Northeast Oregon? What are our favorite activities? Must see attractions? Great places to eat, drink, stay and shop? It’s those things we try to share in our annual Visitors Guide, this year titled “84 Ways to Go Discover Northeast Oregon.” With so many travelers using cellphones, iPads and notebooks as they travel, this year we’ve added mobile versions of the guide. Browse these pages online at www.gonortheastoregon.com, or use our area’s new mobile app, Go Northeast Oregon. Once downloaded, the app has up-to-the minute information on attractions and turn-by-turn GPS located instructions on how to get there. Receive weather, road and news notifica- tions for Northeast Oregon, and listings for all of the businesses featured in this guide– it’s easy to find a place to eat, stay or shop wherever you are. Look for the latest area events and deals from advertisers, too. Go to our events and entertainment website, www. gonortheastoregon.com for the link or download Go Northeast Oregon from Apple iTunes, or Google Play. And above all, Go Discover Northeast Oregon, and enjoy! Welcome to Northeast Oregon! Eagle Cap Wilderness Birding, in Union County

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The Observer • 1

Every year we take a step back and see where we live through the eyes of our visitors. What kinds of things would we want someone who just drives in on I-84 to know about Northeast Oregon? What are our favorite activities? Must see attractions? Great places to eat, drink, stay and shop? It’s those things we try to share in our annual Visitors Guide, this year titled “84 Ways to Go Discover Northeast Oregon.”

With so many travelers using cellphones, iPads and notebooks as they travel, this year we’ve added mobile versions of the guide. Browse these pages online at www.gonortheastoregon.com, or use our area’s new mobile app, Go Northeast Oregon. Once downloaded,

the app has up-to-the minute information on attractions and turn-by-turn GPS located instructions on how to get there. Receive weather, road and news notifi ca-tions for Northeast Oregon, and listings for all of the businesses featured in this guide– it’s easy to fi nd a place to eat, stay or shop wherever you are. Look for the latest area events and deals from advertisers, too.

Go to our events and entertainment website, www.gonortheastoregon.com for the link or download Go Northeast Oregon from Apple iTunes, or Google Play. And above all, Go Discover Northeast Oregon, and enjoy!

Welcome to Northeast Oregon!

Eagle Cap Wilderness

Birding, in Union County

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1. Riverside ParkVisit the green, 12.4 acre park that sits next to the Grande Ronde River. Ameni-ties include a covered pavilion, the city’s largest playground, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and re-strooms in addition to easy access to the river. Visitors can also enjoy the recently added bridge that crosses the river and the trail that take patrons through the quiet and green beauty of Union County. The park is located at 3501 Spruce Street, just down the road from Riverside Green Mini Golf. For mini golf hours of operation, call 541-963-7361.

2. Maridell Center For a variety of family-friendly activities, visit the Maridell Center, located at 1124 Washington Ave. in downtown La Grande. Featuring dancing, roller skating, mini golf, laser tag and a game room, kids and adults alike will fi nd plenty to do. The center offers open skate from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and cosmic skate from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Pirate-themed laser tag and Wild West Mini Golf is open

from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.maridellcenter.com or call 541-963-2023.

3. Union County MuseumThe Union County Museum, located in Union at 333 South Main St., features one of the best collection of historic artifacts in this region. The museum's features include its Agriculture, Timber and Transportation Building. The building includes a model of the Hat Point lookout tower setting above a model of the Snake River on the rim of Hells Canyon. The museum also includes a Cowboys, Then and Now Exhibit. It shows how domestic cattle made their way to the United States and became an icon of the American west. The museum also features countless local historic photos and memo-rabilia items.The museum opens each Mothers Day and closes in mid October. Anyone fi nding the museum closed during business hours should go Union City Hall and a city offi cial will fi nd a volunteer to open the museum. For information call 541-562-6003.

4. Morgan Lake Morgan Lake is the centerpiece of a City of La Grande park. The lake is stocked with thousands of rainbow trout by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife each year. The lake has four fi shing piers on the south end of the lake, restrooms, a small fl oating dock next to a boat launching site and much more.The park has gates that prevent the entry of motorized vehicles in the winter. Morgan Lake Park is about two miles southwest of La Grande. It can be reached via Morgan Lake Road, a steep gravel road.

Located just a few miles outside of La Grande, Morgan Lake offers fi shing, camp-ing and nature hikes. The lake is stocked annually with 23,000 fi nger length and up to 2,000 legal size rainbow trout. No motors are allowed on the lake. For more information, visitwww.cityofl agrande.org/muraProjects/muraLAG/lagcity/index.cfm/city-facilities/morgan-lake/

5. La Grande Drive-InRelive the nostalgia of the drive-in at one of the only remaining drive-ins in Oregon. Since 1952, the La Grande Drive-In has entertained families with feature fi lms. Upgraded in 2013, the theater now runs movies on a digital projection system. Patrons tune in to the audio on their car radios. The cost per car is $18.50 for up to fi ve people and $4 per person after that. The drive-in is open Friday through Sunday during summer months, with each night including a double feature. Refresh-ments and snacks are available. For more information or upcoming shows, call 541-963-3866.

6. Elgin Opera HouseThe Elgin Opera House is a historic gem built in 1912 that hosts frequent shows put on by the Friends of the Opera House, community events and movies. The intimate setting and excellent acoustics, along with box seats, orchestra pit and rococo decor, make for quality theatrical experiences. The colonial style brick build-ing with a dressed stone foundation is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Find the Elgin Opera House at 104 N. Eighth Ave.

7. Anthony LakesThe centerpiece of Anthony Lakes is its Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort ski area, about 45 miles south of La Grande and about 21 miles southwest of North Powder. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort opens in

Union County

Morgan Lake

Morgan Lake

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4. Morgan Lake Morgan Lake is the centerpiece of a City of La Grande park. The lake is stocked with thousands of rainbow trout by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife each year. The lake has four fishing piers on the south end of the lake, restrooms, a small floating dock next to a boat launching site and much more.The park has gates that prevent the entry of motorized vehicles in the winter. Morgan Lake Park is about two miles southwest of La Grande. It can be reached via Morgan Lake Road, a steep gravel road.

Located just a few miles outside of La Grande, Morgan Lake offers fishing, camp-ing and nature hikes. The lake is stocked annually with 23,000 finger length and up to 2,000 legal size rainbow trout. No motors are allowed on the lake. For more information, visitwww.cityoflagrande.org/muraProjects/muraLAG/lagcity/index.cfm/city-facilities/morgan-lake/

5. La Grande Drive-InRelive the nostalgia of the drive-in at one of the only remaining drive-ins in Oregon. Since 1952, the La Grande Drive-In has entertained families with feature films. Upgraded in 2013, the theater now runs movies on a digital projection system. Patrons tune in to the audio on their car radios. The cost per car is $18.50 for up to five people and $4 per person after that. The drive-in is open Friday through Sunday during summer months, with each night including a double feature. Refresh-ments and snacks are available. For more information or upcoming shows, call 541-963-3866.

6. Elgin Opera HouseThe Elgin Opera House is a historic gem built in 1912 that hosts frequent shows put on by the Friends of the Opera House, community events and movies. The intimate setting and excellent acoustics, along with box seats, orchestra pit and rococo decor, make for quality theatrical experiences. The colonial style brick build-ing with a dressed stone foundation is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Find the Elgin Opera House at 104 N. Eighth Ave.

7. Anthony LakesThe centerpiece of Anthony Lakes is its Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort ski area, about 45 miles south of La Grande and about 21 miles southwest of North Powder. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort opens in

late fall or early winter as soon as there is enough snow for alpine skiing. It remains open for skiing through early spring. The resort's alpine ski area has a top elevation of 8,000 feet and a base elevation of 7,100 feet. It has 21 ski runs, the longest of which is 1.5 miles. Its lifts include a triple chair and handle-tow lift. Anthony Lakes also has about 18 miles of groomed cross country ski trails, a ski lodge and a Nordic center. For information on the ski schedule of Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort call 541-856-3277 or visit its website at www.anthonylakes.com.

8. Mount Emily Recreation AreaMount Emily Recreation Area, locally known as MERA, offers more than 3,600 acres of forest recreation just outside La Grande city limits. The eastern half of MERA is dedicated to non-motorized trails for recreationists to hike, bike and ride horses. Motorized use of ATVs, Jeeps and motorcycles is permitted above the rim, on MERA’s western half. During winter months, cross-country skiiing, snowshoe-ing and snowmobiling is a popular activity on Mount Emily. Camping is available is on the Fox Hill Trailhead, with four primi-tive RV spaces and four back-in spots. To access Fox Hill Road from La Grande, follow Second Street to Black Hawk Trail Lane and take a left. Black Hawk Trail Lane becomes Fox Hill Road, a gravel road with a steep grade of 17 percent. For more information, visit, www.union-county.org/public-works/parks/mera/.

9. Indian Rock Overlook The Indian Rock Overlook is situated at a viewpoint that overlooks the Grande Ronde Valley. The overlook structure was built by the combined efforts of USDA Forest Service and Army National Guard 1249th Engineering Battalion personnel. The overlook is located near a major route traditionally used by Native Ameri-cans while transiting the Blue Mountains into the Grande Ronde Valley. For more information, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/

Union County La Grande Drive-In

Anthony LakesMorgan Lake

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jewelry studio & art gallery

Stewart JonesDesigns

2 South Main Street Joseph, Oregon 541.432.5202Thursday – Sunday, 10 - 5 www.stewartjonesdesigns.com

View Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Art Beat featuring Stewart Jones,Tom Clevenger and Shelley Curtiss at www.opb.org/programs/artbeat

Individual pieces being �tted into a design and then into rings.

BeadworkRobin Woodsmith

JewelryStewart Jones

JewelryTim Nielsen

Oil PaintingLisa Laser

SegmentedWoodTom Clevenger

GlassKyle Kraiter

PhotographyRick McEwan

BronzeShelley Curtiss

EXTRA INFO that's good to know before you go.All 84 activities are marked with helpful icons so you can best prepare for your adventures.

Fun for the Family/ Kid Friendly

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10. Ladd Marsh Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area features the largest hardstem bulrush marsh remaining in Northeast Oregon. Because this area is intended to protect nesting and migrat-ing waterfowl, public access is limited to viewpoints and a one-mile nature trail, except during hunting season. The best observation points are along Foothill and Peach roads. A bird checklist is available, and group tours can be arranged. A fishing pond is located on the wildlife area.The wildlife area is located five miles south of La Grande.

11. Celtic Festival & Highland GamesCelebrate everything Celtic at the Celtic Festival & Highland Games slated Aug. 23 and 24 at the Union County Fairground. The seventh annual celebration of Celtic culture will feature musical entertainment, dance, demonstrations of Celtic physical prowess, food and more.

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jewelry studio & art gallery

Stewart JonesDesigns

2 South Main Street Joseph, Oregon 541.432.5202Thursday – Sunday, 10 - 5 www.stewartjonesdesigns.com

View Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Art Beat featuring Stewart Jones,Tom Clevenger and Shelley Curtiss at www.opb.org/programs/artbeat

Individual pieces being �tted into a design and then into rings.

BeadworkRobin Woodsmith

JewelryStewart Jones

JewelryTim Nielsen

Oil PaintingLisa Laser

SegmentedWoodTom Clevenger

GlassKyle Kraiter

PhotographyRick McEwan

BronzeShelley Curtiss

EXTRA INFOthat's good to know before you go.

All 84 activities are marked with helpful icons so you can best prepare for your adventures.

Fun for the Family/ Kid Friendly

Ticketed Event

Charge/AdmissionFee Required

Food & Drink Available

Seasonal

Moderate Level of Endurance/Skill Required

Scenic/BringYour Camera

Live Music

Parking Fee Required

Shopping/Retail Available

Of Historical Relevance

High Level ofEndurance/Skill Required

recarea/wallowa-whitman/recreation/recarea/?recid=52073

10. Ladd Marsh Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area features the largest hardstem bulrush marsh remaining in Northeast Oregon. Because this area is intended to protect nesting and migrat-ing waterfowl, public access is limited to viewpoints and a one-mile nature trail, except during hunting season. The best observation points are along Foothill and Peach roads. A bird checklist is available, and group tours can be arranged. A fi shing pond is located on the wildlife area.The wildlife area is located fi ve miles south of La Grande.

11. Celtic Festival & Highland GamesCelebrate everything Celtic at the Celtic Festival & Highland Games slated Aug. 23 and 24 at the Union County Fairground. The seventh annual celebration of Celtic culture will feature musical entertainment, dance, demonstrations of Celtic physical prowess, food and more.

12. Cove Cherry FairCome join the family fun for all ages at Cove’s annual Cherry Fair & Arts Festival, held each year on the third Saturday in August on the Ascension School grounds. Just a few of the many activities in the works for this year’s event are the main street parade, bike ride, fun run/walk, hot air balloon lifts, sourdough pancake breakfast, lumberjack competition and, of course, live music throughout the day. And it wouldn’t be the Cherry Fair without the homemade dinners with all the fi xin’s featuring their famous barbecue chicken rubbed in Cove’s special cherry sauce.

13. Eagle Cap Excursion Train The Eagle Cap Excursion Train runs on a roadless stretch of track from Elgin to Minam in Northeast Oregon. Along the way, the train passes through a scenic landscape as it follows the Grande Ronde River downstream, then turns up the Wallowa River. Historically known as the Joseph Branch, the railroad is owned by the governments of Wallowa and Union counties, with the train operated by the

Friends of the Joseph Branch. Visit www.eaglecaptrainrides.com for trip descrip-tions and the current schedule or call 800-323-7330.

14. BicyclingWhether you are into mountain biking or road biking, or both, Northeast Oregon has a challenge for every skill level.Mountain bikers enjoy the wide open spaces on more than 350 miles of mountain bike trails, all within 100 miles of La Grande. For more information, go to lagranderide.com.Road bikers get plenty of challenges on bike-friendly roads of the Oregon Scenic Bikeways. Tours of the Grande Ronde and Baker valleys beckons as does the Wal-lowa Mountain Loop Road. For information and maps on Eastern Oregon’s scenic bikeways and cycling routes, visit eova.com.

15. Hog Wild Days If you're itching to go hog wild during your visit to N.E. Oregon, plan to attend Hog Wild Days in Island City. The annual event

Elgin Stampede

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this year is slated May 30 to June 1. Food, craft, and game vendors translates into plenty of fun for everyone. A barbe-cue feed takes place on May 30, while a firemen breakfast and parade unfold on May 31.

16. Minam State Recreation AreaThis park is located in a remote steep valley with large pine trees dominating the landscape. The Wallowa River flows through the park and is noted for its fishing and rafting. Steelhead fishing in the spring and fall attracts many people. Wildlife is abundant with deer, bear, elk and an oc-casional cougar are seen in the area. Raft rentals are available at a nearby store and with a trip down the river, you could even see Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. A wide variety of flowers bloom in the spring in the area. The park is open from March to November.

17. Art Center at the Old LibraryThe Art Center at the Old Library, like many art centers throughout Oregon, is located in an old Carnegie library, this one built in 1912 and served as a library through the early 2000s.Today, the center hosts art shows, con-certs, classes and more. Find the center at 1006 Penn Ave. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Contact the Art Center at [email protected] or by calling 541-624-2800.

18. Crazy DaysFor crazy deals and sidewalk sales, go no further than downtown La Grande for Crazy Days July 12. The annual event encourages local vendors to get out on the main drag to go crazy with residents and visitors. The street festival is also home to the Grande Ronde-A-View Car Show, scheduled for July 11-14. Hosted by the Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club,

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Family Mexican Restaurant

& Loungewww.la�estalagrande.com

Open 7 days a week

at 11 am

ENJOY THE GREAT TASTE OF MEXICO IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

ENJOY THE GREAT TASTE OF MEXICO IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

DINE-IN OR TAKE OUT

Banquet Room25 people capacity

Oregon Lotteryin a separate room

Show your hotel room key to receive 10% discount!

Just minutes away from you!!!

MondayMargarita Blast!!!

Thursday Night

Starts 3 pmTacos $1.00

FREEFresh

handmadecorn tortillas with meals

Friday-Saturday5:30 to 8 pm

SPORTS BAR WITH BIG SCREEN TV!

KIDS EAT FREETuesday

Family Nightbuy 1 adult

meal & drink get a kids meal free!

PROUDLY SERVING LA GRANDE SINCE 1998

H A P P Y H O U RSeven Days a Week

(In the Lounge special food & drink menu)2-5pm

ATM

this year is slated May 30 to June 1. Food, craft, and game vendors translates into plenty of fun for everyone. A barbe-cue feed takes place on May 30, while a firemen breakfast and parade unfold on May 31.

16. Minam State Recreation AreaThis park is located in a remote steep valley with large pine trees dominating the landscape. The Wallowa River flows through the park and is noted for its fishing and rafting. Steelhead fishing in the spring and fall attracts many people. Wildlife is abundant with deer, bear, elk and an oc-casional cougar are seen in the area. Raft rentals are available at a nearby store and with a trip down the river, you could even see Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. A wide variety of flowers bloom in the spring in the area. The park is open from March to November.

17. Art Center at the Old LibraryThe Art Center at the Old Library, like many art centers throughout Oregon, is located in an old Carnegie library, this one built in 1912 and served as a library through the early 2000s.Today, the center hosts art shows, con-certs, classes and more. Find the center at 1006 Penn Ave. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Contact the Art Center at [email protected] or by calling 541-624-2800.

18. Crazy DaysFor crazy deals and sidewalk sales, go no further than downtown La Grande for Crazy Days July 12. The annual event encourages local vendors to get out on the main drag to go crazy with residents and visitors. The street festival is also home to the Grande Ronde-A-View Car Show, scheduled for July 11-14. Hosted by the Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club,

the show features a variety of classic cars. This year’s event will also feature sculp-tures by automotive artist Dennis Hoyt.

19. Catherine Creek State Park Visit Catherine Creek State Park, about 8 miles east of Union on Highway 203. Features at its campground include 20 primitive sites with water nearby, parking, restrooms, two picnic areas, horseshoe pits and a 1-1/2-mile hiking trail. Camp-sites at the park can accommodate self-contained recreational vehicles. The park has a size of about 160 acres.

20. Oregon Trail Interpretive ParkThe park features a half-mile paved walking trail with interpretive signs and benches. The trail allows visitors to follow the footsteps of pioneers. Unpaved trails over historic areas area also are available. Restrooms, picnic areas and running wa-ter are available. People portraying historic characters make appearances at the park periodically.The park is open each year from late

spring to late summer. For information on the park’s days and hours of operation call 541-963-7186. to reach the park from La Grande travel west on Interstate 84 for about 10 miles to the Spring Creek exit. Then turn north off the exit and drive about 2-1/2 miles to the park by following signs to it.

21. Morel Mushroom PickingIf you’re looking for a way to celebrate the advent of spring, or to get your family out-side, hunting for morel mushrooms might just be your ticket. Morels are an edible mushroom that have a distinct honeycomb design on top and have a steak-like meaty aroma when

La Grande Crazy Days

Morel mushroom

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cooked. The season for morels in North-east Oregon generally runs from mid-late April to mid-May. Locating morels in the forests of the Blue and Wallowa mountains may be challeng-ing, but that’s what makes looking for them all the more fun.

22. Huckleberry PickingClimb around anywhere in the high eleva-tions and you’ll find nature’s tasty treat: huckleberries. Huckleberry season typi-cally starts in mid-July and runs for about a month. Find the berries spread over low-lying bushes in the mountains, but be sure to stay on public lands. Huckleberries are small, dark purple in color and will leave a red stain on your fingers. Be prepared to be stooped over to find the berries, but if you’re lucky you’ll land a patch you could pick for days.

23. Union County FairThe last weekend in July is home to a rural classic, the county fair. July 30 - August 2

Hot Lake

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BUFFALO PEAK GOLF COURSEThe Way Golf Was Meant to Be

Golfers who have discovered northeast Oregon’s challenging 18-hole inland links-style course at Union are raving about

this “GEM” and the spectacular vistas of three mountain ranges and the majestic Grande Ronde Valley.

Sign up for our e-specials at www.buffalopeakgolf.com and receive a free round of golf.

Let our Professional Staff help with all your golf needs.

Need instruction? Your best golf is just a phone call

or e-mail away!

cooked. The season for morels in North-east Oregon generally runs from mid-late April to mid-May. Locating morels in the forests of the Blue and Wallowa mountains may be challeng-ing, but that’s what makes looking for them all the more fun.

22. Huckleberry PickingClimb around anywhere in the high eleva-tions and you’ll fi nd nature’s tasty treat: huckleberries. Huckleberry season typi-cally starts in mid-July and runs for about a month. Find the berries spread over low-lying bushes in the mountains, but be sure to stay on public lands. Huckleberries are small, dark purple in color and will leave a red stain on your fi ngers. Be prepared to be stooped over to fi nd the berries, but if you’re lucky you’ll land a patch you could pick for days.

23. Union County FairThe last weekend in July is home to a rural classic, the county fair. July 30 - August 2

get out to the fairgrounds, accessed off N. Second Street. Launched with a parade, the fair features typical county fair clas-sics like class exhibits for arts and crafts, livestock show and live nighttime entertain-ment.

24. Disc GolfThe disc golf course has nine holes, also referred to as baskets. Each hole has a concrete tee. The fi rst tee is about 50 feet southeast of the west edge of the Hoke Union Building. The course terrain is mostly fl at and lightly wooded and runs throughout much of the Eastern Oregon University campus. The course is close to a decade old and has a length of about 2,500 feet. It is open year round.

25. Hot Lake SpringsThe Hot Lake Springs complex, located out Highway 203, includes a history center, an artist marketplace, mineral springs and a bed and breakfast. Its history center includes military and Native American artifacts, but the resort is most famous for its hot springs. In the early 1900s, people fl ocked to the springs to soak in the min-eral waters. The bed and breakfast was recently renovated and includes special guest-only soaking tubs. Main gates are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.hotlakesprings.com or call 541-963-4685.

26. Bird Track Interpretive Site The Bird Track Interpretive Site is located along the Grande Ronde River off High-way 244 directly across from the Bird Track Springs Campground. It is popular with birders, photographers and those wanting to view wildlife and plants during the spring, summer and fall, and with snowshoers in the winter. The recreation site has one main trail which is 1.2 miles long and fi ve other smaller spur trails with interpretive displays which wind along the river and cottonwood trees.

Hot Lake

Huckleberry picking

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28. HuntingEastern Oregon has a large variety of game animals ranging from elk, deer, goat, sheep and birds. You can go hunting with a guide, or our on your own with a couple buddies, bag your animal and enjoy the meat for months afterwards. Check out http://www.dfw.state.or.us/ for hunting reports and regulations.

29. Eastern Oregon Livestock ShowThe Eastern Oregon Livestock Show, lo-cated in Union, is among the oldest in the Northwest. Not only is there a rodeo and pari-mutuel racing, but also take time to view the many fi ne 4-H and FFA projects that will be on display at the grounds. These exhibits represent many months of hard work and dedication by the youth and their leaders of not just Eastern Oregon, but from all over Oregon. This year, the

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28. HuntingEastern Oregon has a large variety of game animals ranging from elk, deer, goat, sheep and birds. You can go hunting with a guide, or our on your own with a couple buddies, bag your animal and enjoy the meat for months afterwards. Check out http://www.dfw.state.or.us/ for hunting reports and regulations.

29. Eastern Oregon Livestock ShowThe Eastern Oregon Livestock Show, lo-cated in Union, is among the oldest in the Northwest. Not only is there a rodeo and pari-mutuel racing, but also take time to view the many fi ne 4-H and FFA projects that will be on display at the grounds. These exhibits represent many months of hard work and dedication by the youth and their leaders of not just Eastern Oregon, but from all over Oregon. This year, the

rodeo will run June 2-8. Tickets are $9 for students and $16 for general admission. There is a special Sunday only package, two adult tickets and two children’s tickets for $30. Children 5-years-old and under get in for free. For more information call (541) 562-5631.

30. Fishing There’s nothing more relaxing than heading out to a lake with a reel. Eastern Oregon has a wide variety of opportuni-ties to bring home steelhead, trout and other types of fi sh to put on your plate. Check out http://www.dfw.state.or.us/rr/northeast/#fi shing for fi shing reports and regulations.

31. Pioneer SK8 Park Located in Pioneer Park and sitting in view of Mount Emily, Pioneer SK8 Park is

extremely diverse with something for ev-eryone, whether you're a ramp or a street skater. Included in the 15,000 square feet park are two spines, a half pipe, pyramid, banks, a vert extension, hips and plenty of transitions to bust. For street skaters,

27. Cove Warm Springs PoolThe geothermal heated pool is located at 907 Water St. in Cove. The pool is 60 by 65 feet and has constant temperature of about 86 degrees. The pool is surrounded by green hills, lots of trees and is next to a rushing stream. The pool facility,

which operated for many decades, has dressing rooms. The pool is now closed but will open again this summer. The summer schedule will be announced later. For information on the schedule call 541-568-4890 in the summer. Cove Pool

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there are four sizes of grinding ledges: one over a double set of 10 stairs, one over a quarter pipe, one along a fun box and a small one over a four stair. There are also two slanted grinding ledges. Five square metal handrails differ in size and steep-ness — a low, steep fun box, a medium size rail down a four stair and a fairly large handrail down one of the ramps. There are also three different sizes of fl at rails and three grinding boxes.

32. Beer Festival La Grande Main Street Downtown will play host to the fi rst ever Eastern Oregon Beer Festival June 21. Gates will open at 11

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there are four sizes of grinding ledges: one over a double set of 10 stairs, one over a quarter pipe, one along a fun box and a small one over a four stair. There are also two slanted grinding ledges. Five square metal handrails differ in size and steep-ness — a low, steep fun box, a medium size rail down a four stair and a fairly large handrail down one of the ramps. There are also three different sizes of fl at rails and three grinding boxes.

32. Beer Festival La Grande Main Street Downtown will play host to the fi rst ever Eastern Oregon Beer Festival June 21. Gates will open at 11

a.m. for VIPs, noon for general passhold-ers. The 21 and up event has announced more than 15 breweries, including Wallowa County’s Terminal Gravity. Passes are $18 before May 15, with pass prices rising to $20 after that. Your pass includes an of-fi cial souvenir EOBF tasting mug and eight tasting tokens. The festival will run until 10 p.m. at the Union County Fairgrounds, with live music entertaining patrons in the evening. For information on where to get tickets, visit www.eobeerfest.org.

33. Eastern Oregon Fire MuseumThe museum is housed in La Grande's

historic fi re station, which was used from 1899 to 2002. Climb on vintage and an-tique fi re trucks, some beautifully restored to their original condition.Find the museum at 102 Elm St. Call the Union County Chamber of Commerce at 541-963-8588 to make an appointment for a tour.

34. Meacham Divide Nordic Park This is Oregon's second largest nordic area with a trail system that is more than 12 miles long and is comprised of eight trails. The park is located Located 19 miles west of La Grande. The park’s season is typically from October or November until late May.

35. Horseback RidingUnion County features many horseback riding trails, including the Mount Em-ily Recreation Area, Moss Springs and Catherine Creek. Mount Emily has miles of non-motorized, equestrian friendly trails with great views of the Grande Ronde Valley. To get there from Mt. Glen Road, head west on Igo Lane. For more information and a trail map: www.lagrandenaturally.com/mera.Moss Springs Trailhead allows riders to descend into the Minam River country or ride along ridges above the Grande Ronde Valley. Getting there take Oregon Highway 237 to Cove, then Mill Creek to Forest Road 6220, travel eight miles to the trailhead. North Fork Catherine Creek Trailhead has the scenic beauty of a creek running among large spruce and fi r trees. The popular trailhead also provides access into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. To get

Hells Canyon

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Melody Rose, interim chancellor of the Oregon Univer-

sity System, speaks at Eastern Oregon University on

Tuesday.

EDUCATION

Lists financial sustainability plan as a top priorityBy Dick MasonThe Observer

Melody Rose, the interim chancellor for the Oregon University System, had words of reassurance and urgency for Eastern Oregon University’s students and staff on Tuesday.

Rose said she is confi dent that an interim president for Eastern will soon be named to temporarily succeed outgo-ing president Bob Davies. “The next time I come here, it will be to introducean interim president,” said Rose, who spoke at Inlow Hall Tuesday morning.The interim president will fi ll in for Davies, who will

leave at the end of June to become president of MurrayState University in Ken-tucky.She said that Eastern has been fortunate to have someone of Davies’ caliber as president the past fi ve years.“He has built a phenom-enal foundation,” Rose said. Rose said concerns of East-ern losing Davies and Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Steve Adki-

son, who will leave at the end of June to take a position as provost of Henderson State University in Arkansas, have been addressed.Rose acknowledged that it is tough for Eastern to lose its two top leaders at once, but stressed the departures refl ect the skills and talents of Davies and Adkison, whose leadership skills are in demand.See Eastern / Page 5A

LA GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION

Commission requests traffic study, 20 parking spots designated for public useBy Kelly DucoteThe Observer

The La Grande Planning Commission on Tuesday night recommended that the La Grande City Councilapprove the K Avenue street vacation in order to provide ample parking for the new Union County Circuit Courthouse.Union County has applied for a right-of-way vacation of K Avenue between Fifth andSixth streets to meet parking requirements for the new court facility. In making its recom-mendation, the Planning Commission made two amendments to conditions of

By Molly Born and Mary NiederbergerPittsburgh Post-GazetteMURRYSVILLE, Pa. — Twenty people were in-jured — four seriously — inmultiple stabbings Wednes-day morning inside Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville, Pa., about 20 miles east of Pittsburgh. Most of the injured were students.A witness said the male suspect, a student, was tackled by assistant principal Sam King.

UNITED STATES

See Attack / Page 5A

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Hopkins-Hubbard is in the early stages of a horseback ride across the United States, a ride where he is shar-ing a message about patriotism and love of country. He stopped in Union to speak with Union elementary and high school students about his trip and his message. His talks, made outdoors with his horses, ran long because of the many questions students asked him.Hopkins-Hubbard started his ride

on Saturday and hopes to conclude it on the coast of Virginia by Sept. 1. The opportunity to cross the United States on horseback is something he could not pass up in part because of his love of horses.

“I like being a cowboy. I wanted to go across the country as a cowboy,’’ said Hopkins-Hubbard, who has titled his cross country trek One Nation Ride.

He is making the ride with two

horses, one to carry supplies and one to ride. He alternates which horse he rides.

Hopkins-Hubbard is diffi cult to miss regardless of where he is because of the large American fl ag he is carrying throughout his ride.The fl ag is a symbol of the message he

is conveying, one focusing on what must be done to preserve the freedoms the founders of the United States gave all of its citizens.

“It we stand united we will keep what our forefathers gave us,’’ Hopkins-Hubbard said. “I love the freedom our forefathers gave us.”The rider said that we risk losing

these freedoms when we let the role of government expand.“Every time we ask government to do

something which is our responsibility, we give a portion of our freedom away,” Hopkins-Hubbard said.

Phil Bullock / The Observer

Sam Hopkins-Hubbard speaks to members of Union Elementary School’s third-grade class on Tuesday. Hopkins-Hubbard is in the early stages

of a horseback ride across the United States, where he is sharing a message about patriotism and love of country.By Dick Mason, The Observer

A 3,000-mile itinerary, two horses and one message. Sam Hopkins-Hubbard of Milton-Freewater entered Union with all three Tuesday to the delight of many Union School District students.

Phil Bullock / The Observer

Hopkins-Hubbard rides through Union Tuesday as part of his

trek across the United States.

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there, from Union travel 11 miles on Or-egon Highway 203, turn left on Catherine Creek Road (FR 7785), travel six miles to trailhead. For more information and permits visit the Forest Service website, www.http://www.fs.fed.us.

36. Elgin StampedeThe Elgin Stampede celebrates 67 years in Elgin this year. Four days of rodeo ac-tion includes family night, followed by the Mark Nichols Memorial Bull Riding, kiddie

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Melody Rose, interim chancellor of the Oregon Univer-

sity System, speaks at Eastern Oregon University on

Tuesday.

EDUCATION

Lists financial sustainability plan as a top priorityBy Dick MasonThe Observer

Melody Rose, the interim chancellor for the Oregon University System, had words of reassurance and urgency for Eastern Oregon University’s students and staff on Tuesday.

Rose said she is confi dent that an interim president for Eastern will soon be named to temporarily succeed outgo-ing president Bob Davies. “The next time I come here, it will be to introducean interim president,” said Rose, who spoke at Inlow Hall Tuesday morning.The interim president will fi ll in for Davies, who will

leave at the end of June to become president of MurrayState University in Ken-tucky.She said that Eastern has been fortunate to have someone of Davies’ caliber as president the past fi ve years.“He has built a phenom-enal foundation,” Rose said. Rose said concerns of East-ern losing Davies and Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Steve Adki-

son, who will leave at the end of June to take a position as provost of Henderson State University in Arkansas, have been addressed.Rose acknowledged that it is tough for Eastern to lose its two top leaders at once, but stressed the departures refl ect the skills and talents of Davies and Adkison, whose leadership skills are in demand.See Eastern / Page 5A

LA GRANDE PLANNING COMMISSION

Commission requests traffic study, 20 parking spots designated for public useBy Kelly DucoteThe Observer

The La Grande Planning Commission on Tuesday night recommended that the La Grande City Councilapprove the K Avenue street vacation in order to provide ample parking for the new Union County Circuit Courthouse.Union County has applied for a right-of-way vacation of K Avenue between Fifth andSixth streets to meet parking requirements for the new court facility. In making its recom-mendation, the Planning Commission made two amendments to conditions of

By Molly Born and Mary NiederbergerPittsburgh Post-GazetteMURRYSVILLE, Pa. — Twenty people were in-jured — four seriously — inmultiple stabbings Wednes-day morning inside Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville, Pa., about 20 miles east of Pittsburgh. Most of the injured were students.A witness said the male suspect, a student, was tackled by assistant principal Sam King.

UNITED STATES

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Hopkins-Hubbard is in the early stages of a horseback ride across the United States, a ride where he is shar-ing a message about patriotism and love of country. He stopped in Union to speak with Union elementary and high school students about his trip and his message. His talks, made outdoors with his horses, ran long because of the many questions students asked him.Hopkins-Hubbard started his ride

on Saturday and hopes to conclude it on the coast of Virginia by Sept. 1. The opportunity to cross the United States on horseback is something he could not pass up in part because of his love of horses.

“I like being a cowboy. I wanted to go across the country as a cowboy,’’ said Hopkins-Hubbard, who has titled his cross country trek One Nation Ride.

He is making the ride with two

horses, one to carry supplies and one to ride. He alternates which horse he rides.

Hopkins-Hubbard is diffi cult to miss regardless of where he is because of the large American fl ag he is carrying throughout his ride.The fl ag is a symbol of the message he

is conveying, one focusing on what must be done to preserve the freedoms the founders of the United States gave all of its citizens.

“It we stand united we will keep what our forefathers gave us,’’ Hopkins-Hubbard said. “I love the freedom our forefathers gave us.”The rider said that we risk losing

these freedoms when we let the role of government expand.“Every time we ask government to do

something which is our responsibility, we give a portion of our freedom away,” Hopkins-Hubbard said.

Phil Bullock / The Observer

Sam Hopkins-Hubbard speaks to members of Union Elementary School’s third-grade class on Tuesday. Hopkins-Hubbard is in the early stages

of a horseback ride across the United States, where he is sharing a message about patriotism and love of country.By Dick Mason, The Observer

A 3,000-mile itinerary, two horses and one message. Sam Hopkins-Hubbard of Milton-Freewater entered Union with all three Tuesday to the delight of many Union School District students.

Phil Bullock / The Observer

Hopkins-Hubbard rides through Union Tuesday as part of his

trek across the United States.

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there, from Union travel 11 miles on Or-egon Highway 203, turn left on Catherine Creek Road (FR 7785), travel six miles to trailhead. For more information and permits visit the Forest Service website, www.http://www.fs.fed.us.

36. Elgin StampedeThe Elgin Stampede celebrates 67 years in Elgin this year. Four days of rodeo ac-tion includes family night, followed by the Mark Nichols Memorial Bull Riding, kiddie

parade, Grande Parade, dances and two exciting PRCA rodeo performances all kicks off July 10. Call Stampede royalty Cheyenne Knight at 541-398-2216, Bre-anna Harris at 541-786-2213 and Felicity Hicks at 541-975-3050 for tickets.

37. La Grande Farmers' Market The La Grande Farmers’ Market kicks off its season May 17. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6 pm. at Max Square, at the corner of Adams Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown La Grande. Find fresh produce, coffee, breakfast, crafts and live music at the market.

38. North Powder Huckleberry FestivalThis annual event held July 26 celebrates the wild huckleberry which grows in surrounding mountains. A community breakfast and all-school reunion kicks off the event from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., the parade follows at 11 a.m., craft and food vendors, entertainment, a huckleberry des-sert contest and silent auction, activities and games for kids, a firemen’s barbecue, the free “world’s longest huckleberry sun-dae” at 3 p.m., mud volleyball, a 5K and 10K fun run/walk, a guided bike ride on the

Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway and a street dance at the local pub.

39. La Grande Country ClubLa Grande Country Club was established in 1924 and opened at its present location in 1928. For 80 years this highly regarded nine-hole layout has been a true test for the best of the best and enjoyable for the beginner. The tree lined fairways, elevated postage stamp greens, and a total yardage of 6,500 yards provide a wonderful place for any caliber of player to pursue their passion. Nestled in the Grande Ronde val-ley of Northeast Oregon with views of the Blue and Eagle Cap mountains La Grande Country Club is truly a golfing value. For more information or to make a tee-time, call 541-963-4241.

41. Buffalo PeakThe William Phillips designed Buffalo Peak Golf Course is an 18-hole layout owned and managed by Union County. Buffalo Peak is located on the edge of the small Eastern Oregon community of Union, just 16 miles southeast of La Grande. Highlights of the course include a dramatic landscape with views of the Grande Ronde Valley and surrounding Wallowa and Blue Mountain ranges, ponds and fountains.For more information or to make a tee-time, call 541-562-5527.

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42. Wallowa LakeThe Wallowa Lake County Park is located at the north end of the lake outside of Joseph. Offers boat access and trailer parking, a swimming beach and fi re rings. Day use only.Wallowa Lake State Park is on the south end of the lake offering camping, a swimming area, picnicking and a variety of natural history talks and hikes. Call

541-432-8855. The Wallowa Lake Marina has a boat launch and trailer parking, boat and slip rentals. Call 541-432-9115 or visit wallowalakemarina.com

43. Eagle Cap WildernessAccess the Eagle Caps from the Lostine Canyon outside of Lostine, Hurricane Creek outside of Joseph, McCully Creek outside of Joseph or from Wallowa Lake. Trails allow horses, mules, hikers and dogs on leash. Call the Wallowa Moun-tains Offi ce at 541-426-5546 or visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/wallowa-whitman/home.

44. Wallowa Lake TramwayOpen Daily May 31 through Sept. 28. Tram runs from Wallowa Lake to the top of Mountain Howard affording 360-degree view of the Wallowa Mountains. Visit http://wallowalaketramway.com for more information and rates.

45. Lostine Flea MarketHeld during the Fourth of July weekend, the fl ea market features vendors offer-ing new and used goods and food. Live bands, Southfork Grange breakfasts and the Lostine River Run round out the week-end. For more information, call Lostine City Hall at 541-426-4196.

46. CyclingWallowa County offers side roads to High-way 82 like Whiskey Creek, Jim Town, and Hurricane Creek Roads for backcountry bike riding. The Wallowa Mountain Loop Road can be accessed from the Imnaha Highway and cyclists can travel all the way to Halfway in Baker County. For forest road and trail information call the Wallowa Mountains Offi ce at 541-426-5546.

Wallowa Lake

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Cattle Country Quilt Shop203 N. Main Street | Joseph, Oregon

CattleCountryQuilts.com | Open 7 days a week

Wallowa County’s Swiss-Bavarian FestivalPolka music Dance lessons Swiss yodeling Alphorns Artisan bratwurst, sauerkraut and beer Oregon wine Shopping

Sept. 25-28, 2014Details & tickets: oregonalpenfest.com

47. Zumwalt Prairie PreserveNortheast of Enterprise, the Prairie has hiking trails from which trekkers can view native plants, birds and wildlife on a 33,000 acre preserve. Call 541-426-3458 or visit www.nature.org and look up Zum-walt Prairie Preserve.

48. Horseback RidingThe Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Ranger District and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area allow horseback riding. Call the Wallowa Mountains Office at 541-426-5546. To rent horses or for guided tours call 541-432-4145.

49. MicrobrewsTerminal Gravity is located at 803 East 4th Street in Enterprise. Open for lunch and dinner. Call for seasonal hours at 541-426-0158 or visit www.terminalgravity.com. Mutiny is Brewing is at 600 North Main Street in Joseph. Visit mutinybrew.nfshost.com or call 541-432-5274.

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47. Zumwalt Prairie PreserveNortheast of Enterprise, the Prairie has hiking trails from which trekkers can view native plants, birds and wildlife on a 33,000 acre preserve. Call 541-426-3458 or visit www.nature.org and look up Zum-walt Prairie Preserve.

48. Horseback RidingThe Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Ranger District and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area allow horseback riding. Call the Wallowa Mountains Office at 541-426-5546. To rent horses or for guided tours call 541-432-4145.

49. MicrobrewsTerminal Gravity is located at 803 East 4th Street in Enterprise. Open for lunch and dinner. Call for seasonal hours at 541-426-0158 or visit www.terminalgravity.com. Mutiny is Brewing is at 600 North Main Street in Joseph. Visit mutinybrew.nfshost.com or call 541-432-5274.

50. BronzeWallowa County has several bronze foundries. In Enterprise TW Bronze is at 202 Golf Course Road, 541-398-0380, and Parks Bronze is at 331 Golf Course Road, 541-426-4595. In Joseph, Valley Bronze is at 307 W. Alder St., 541-432-7551 and Norman Arts Inc. and Gallery is at 3-½ S. Main St.

51. Salt Creek SummitOffers skiing, snowshoeing and snowmo-biling in the winter and hiking, backpack-ing and horseback riding in the summer with access to the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Large parking lot has a warming hut and outhouses. Call the Wallowa Mountains Office at 541-426-5546.

52. Ferguson RidgeLocated 10 miles outside of Joseph this all volunteer-run ski area is family-friendly with affordable ticket prices, a T-bar and rope tow. It has a rental shop and a lodge with snack bar. Open weekends and holidays, snow permitting, from Christmas to early April. Visit skifergi.com.

53. AlpenfestOregon's Alpenfest is a fun-filled four-day celebration of Swiss and Bavarian culture, cuisine and liquid refreshment the last weekend of September. Enterprise, Jo-seph and Wallowa Lake host polka music, folk dancing, alphorn blowing and yodeling plus consumption of Joseph Trading Post bratwurst, the official sausage of Alpenfest; Alpenfest Sauerkraut, and Terminal Grav-ity Alpenfest Ale. http://oregonalpenfest.blogspot.com/

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54. Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog RaceOregon's only Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifier is held each January. Races start and finish at Ferguson Ridge Ski Area outside of Joseph. www.eaglecapextreme.com.

55. Bronze, Blues and BrewsEach summer Joseph City Park is trans-formed into a venue of cold brews and hot blues. This year Jam Night is Friday, Aug. 8, and the festival is Saturday, Aug. 9. www.bronzebluesbrews.com.

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54. Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog RaceOregon's only Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifi er is held each January. Races start and fi nish at Ferguson Ridge Ski Area outside of Joseph. www.eaglecapextreme.com.

55. Bronze, Blues and BrewsEach summer Joseph City Park is trans-formed into a venue of cold brews and hot blues. This year Jam Night is Friday, Aug. 8, and the festival is Saturday, Aug. 9. www.bronzebluesbrews.com.

56. Bowlby Bash Enterprise’s Main Street event is July 12 complete with shopping, music, art and food. Other features are historic tours of the Courthouse, antique cars and tractors and the Soapbox Derby. www.bowlbybash.org.

57. FishtrapThis summer’s week-long writer’s retreat is July 7-13 at Wallowa Lake’s Method-ist Camp. The theme is “What the River Says,” exploring the themes of William Stafford, former Oregon poet laureate, on the centennial of his birth. Keynote speaker is Naomi Shihab Nye. www.fi shtrap.org

58. Joseph Mountain Music Festival The Joseph festival features local and regional bluegrass, country, Celtic, folk mostly stringed music July 5. Look for more information on Facebook at “Joseph Mountain Music Festival.”

59. Wallowa County FairSet for Aug. 2-9 at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in Enterprise. Tour exhibits are held in Cloverleaf Hall, and visit the animals in the barns. Grab a hamburger at the snack bar or one of the vendors on the lawn. Visit http://extension.oregonstate.edu/wallowa/fair later this summer for a complete schedule.

60. Maxville Gathering Hosted by the Wallowa Band Nez Perce Interpretive Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28. Mule drawn tours, guest story-teller, live music, kids booths, great local food and local vendors. Visit http://www.maxvilleheritage.org/events.

61. Mountain High Broncs & BullsThe rodeo is set for June 14 at the Wal-lowa County Fairgrounds. It provides the best of the region’s saddle bronc and bull riders along with wild horse riding provides an afternoon professional rodeo. http://www.mountainhighrodeo.com/home.

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August 23rd-24th, 2014

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62. Hells CanyonHells Canyon is a 10-mile wide canyon located along the border of Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington and Western Idaho. It is part of the Hells Canyon National Recre-ation Area and is North America's deepest river gorge at 7,993 feet. The canyon can be accessed from Oxbow or Hells Canyon Dam. Rafting, jet boating, fishing and camping available. Contact the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce at www.wallowacoun-tychamber.com.

63. RaftingSelf-guided tours available on the Wal-lowa, Grande Ronde and Snake Rivers. Put in for the Wallowa/Grande Ronde in Minam, the Grande Ronde in Troy or Boggan’s Oasis in Washington. Contact Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce at www.wallowacountychamber.com. For Minam launch site and campground infor-mation visit www.oregonstateparks.org.

64. Enterprise WinterfestWinterfest occurs on a variable weekend in December before Christmas, Santa vis-its Main Street, downtown businesses offer open houses, special sales, street-side music, food. The lighted parade crowns the event Saturday evening. Look for its annual scheduling on www.wallowacoun-tychamber.com.

65. Tamkaliks CelebrationThe 24th Annual Nez Perce Tamkaliks Celebration and Friendship Feast is July 18-20 in Wallowa. Three days of dancing,

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62. Hells CanyonHells Canyon is a 10-mile wide canyon located along the border of Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington and Western Idaho. It is part of the Hells Canyon National Recre-ation Area and is North America's deepest river gorge at 7,993 feet. The canyon can be accessed from Oxbow or Hells Canyon Dam. Rafting, jet boating, fi shing and camping available. Contact the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce at www.wallowacoun-tychamber.com.

63. RaftingSelf-guided tours available on the Wal-lowa, Grande Ronde and Snake Rivers. Put in for the Wallowa/Grande Ronde in Minam, the Grande Ronde in Troy or Boggan’s Oasis in Washington. Contact Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce at www.wallowacountychamber.com. For Minam launch site and campground infor-mation visit www.oregonstateparks.org.

64. Enterprise WinterfestWinterfest occurs on a variable weekend in December before Christmas, Santa vis-its Main Street, downtown businesses offer open houses, special sales, street-side music, food. The lighted parade crowns the event Saturday evening. Look for its annual scheduling on www.wallowacoun-tychamber.com.

65. Tamkaliks CelebrationThe 24th Annual Nez Perce Tamkaliks Celebration and Friendship Feast is July 18-20 in Wallowa. Three days of dancing,

music, naming ceremonies and memori-als are at the Homeland Project. Vendors and camping allowed on the grounds. Visit www.wallowanezperce.org, call 541-886-3101 or email to [email protected].

66. Wallowa Harvest FestivalThe festival is held at the Tamkaliks Pow Wow Grounds, Nez Perce Homelands Project in early October. Cider pressing, food, music, games and farmers market. Look for scheduling at www.wallowacham-ber.com.

67. Lostine Harvest FestivalThe festival is held in downtown Lostine between M. Crow’s and June’s Local Mar-ket and includes cider pressing, farmers’ market produce, food and music. Look for scheduling at www.chamber.com.

68. Hiking in the WallowasContact the Wallowa Mountain Offi ce for maps. Call 541-426-5546 or visit the offi ce Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 201, E. Second St., Joseph.

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70. ATV Riding New trails constructed by volunteers and the U.S. Forest Service provide days of riding in northern Wallowa County. Contact the Wallowa Mountains Office at 541-426-5546.

71. MatterhornThe highest peak in the Wallowas can be accessed from trails leading out of Wal-lowa Lake. Contact the Wallowa Moun-tains Office at 541-426-5546 for more information.

72. Hat Point LookoutOutside of the town of Imnaha, Hat Point Lookout offers a vista like no other. Climb to the top to see Hells Canyon and the Snake River, the Wallowa and Blue

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69. FishingTrout, steelhead and Chinook fi shing isopen seasonally on the Wallowa, Grande Ronde, Minam, Lostine and Imnaha rivers. Kokanee drives year-round fi shing on Wallowa Lake. Visit www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fi shing/reg_changes/northeast.asp.

70. ATV Riding New trails constructed by volunteers and the U.S. Forest Service provide days of riding in northern Wallowa County. Contact the Wallowa Mountains Offi ce at 541-426-5546.

71. MatterhornThe highest peak in the Wallowas can be accessed from trails leading out of Wal-lowa Lake. Contact the Wallowa Moun-tains Offi ce at 541-426-5546 for more information.

72. Hat Point LookoutOutside of the town of Imnaha, Hat Point Lookout offers a vista like no other. Climb to the top to see Hells Canyon and the Snake River, the Wallowa and Blue

mountains. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, call the Wallowa Mountains Offi ce for more information at 541-426.5546.

73. Snowmobiling Trails are available at Salt Creek Summit northeast of Joseph. Contact the Wallowa Mountains Offi ce at 541-426-5546 for more information.

74. Farmers Markets The chance to experience to fresh produce abounds in Wallowa County with a market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays in Enter-prise on the Wallowa County Courthouse Lawn. A farmers market is also scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Fridays in Lostine, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays on Joseph Avenue and Main Street in Joseph

and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Evans Park in Wallowa.

75. Wallowa Band Nez Perce Interpretive CenterLocated at 209 E. Second St. in Wallowa, the Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Inter-pretive Center Inc. is a partner in the Nez Perce National Historical Park and tells the story of the Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail as part of Oregon's four National Historical Trails. Summer offi ce hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call for appt. to visit outside of these hours. For more information, call 541-886-3101 or email [email protected].

76. Historic Barn TourSelf-guided tour books of Wallowa County’s historic barns are available at the

Wallowa River

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V Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce office, 309 S. River St., Suite B. Enter-prise, 541-426-4622.

77. Wallowa County MuseumThe museum, located at 110 South Main Street in Joseph, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to the third weekend of September. The mu-seum is closed during the winter months, but visits may be arranged in advance by contacting the curator or museum staff at the numbers listed below. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors 65 and over, $2 students age. Children 6 and under get in free. For more information, call 541-432-6095 or email [email protected].

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Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce office, 309 S. River St., Suite B. Enter-prise, 541-426-4622.

77. Wallowa County MuseumThe museum, located at 110 South Main Street in Joseph, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Memorial Day weekend to the third weekend of September. The mu-seum is closed during the winter months, but visits may be arranged in advance by contacting the curator or museum staff at the numbers listed below. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors 65 and over, $2 students age. Children 6 and under get in free. For more information, call 541-432-6095 or email [email protected].

78. Shake The Lake 4th of July Fireworks Fireworks display from the middle of Wallowa Lake seen throughout the Upper Wallowa Valley. Show starts after dark. More details at www.wallowacountycham-ber.com.

79. Wallowa Valley Festival of the ArtsA three-day gala event features an exhibit of fine art, opening night artists' reception, live music, quick draw, demonstrations and workshops. This year’s festival is set for May 30 through June 1. For more informa-tion, visit http://wallowavalleyarts.org.

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80. Chief Joseph Days RodeoAlways the last full weekend in July. Bucking horse stamped trough downtown Joseph of-fi cially kicks off Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rodeos Wednesday through Sat-urday start at 7 p.m. Visit www.chiefjosephdays.org/rodeo.

81. Hells Canyon Mule DaysAlways the weekend after Labor Day at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds. A taste of the old West Mule Days has music, po-etry, Dutch oven and camp cooking, mule rodeos and the Saturday morning parade through Enterprise.

82. Juniper JamEnterprise’s Labor Day weekend music festival at the Wallowa County Fair-grounds. Visit www.juniperjam.com for the full lineup.

83. Main Street Show and ShineThe fi rst Enterprise Main Street Show and Shine is Aug. 15-16. Bronze trophies cast by TW Bronze will go to the Best in Show and the People’s Choice Award. Visit www.mainstreetshownshine.com.

84. Watershed FestivalHeld the last Friday in June from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds in Enterprise. More than 35 booths have hands-on activities to explore and learn about the people, animals, plants, rocks and our way of life. This family-friendly event provides opportunities for individu-als of all ages to listen, celebrate, and learn about Wallowa County. Visit www.wallowaresources.org.

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Visitor InformationEastern Oregon Visitors Center490 Campbell St., Baker City, 97814541-524-2127www.visiteasternoregon.com

Chambers of CommerceUnion County Chamber of Commerce207 Depot Street, La Grande541-963-8588www.unioncountychamber.org

Elgin Chamber of CommercePO Box 1001, Elgin541-786-1770www.visitelginoregon.com

Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce309 S. River St., Enterprise541-426-4622www.wallowacountychamber.com

Joseph Chamber of CommercePO Box 1001, Joseph541-432-0338www.josephoregon.com/

MuseumsEastern Oregon Fire Museum102 Elm St., La Grande541-963-8588

Union County Museum331 S. Main St., Union541-562-6003www.ucmuseumoregon.com/

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Visitor InformationEastern Oregon Visitors Center490 Campbell St., Baker City, 97814541-524-2127www.visiteasternoregon.com

Chambers of CommerceUnion County Chamber of Commerce207 Depot Street, La Grande541-963-8588www.unioncountychamber.org

Elgin Chamber of CommercePO Box 1001, Elgin541-786-1770www.visitelginoregon.com

Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce309 S. River St., Enterprise541-426-4622www.wallowacountychamber.com

Joseph Chamber of CommercePO Box 1001, Joseph541-432-0338www.josephoregon.com/

MuseumsEastern Oregon Fire Museum102 Elm St., La Grande541-963-8588

Union County Museum331 S. Main St., Union541-562-6003www.ucmuseumoregon.com/

Manuel Museum66172 Highway 203, La Grande541-963-4685www.hotlakesprings.com/index.html

Wallowa County Museum110 S. Main St., Joseph541-432-6095www.co.wallowa.or.us/community_ser-vices/museum

Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center403 N. Main St., Joseph541-426-3545www.maxvilleheritage.org

Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center209 E. Second St., Wallowa541-886-3101http://www.wallowanezperce.org/

Parks and RecreationLa Grande Parks and Recreation Depart-ment541-962-1352www.cityofl agrande.org/parks

FairgroundsUnion County Fairgrounds 3604 N. Second Ave., La Grande541-963-1011

Wallowa County Fairgrounds 668 NW First St., Enterprise541-426-4097

PoolsVeteran's Memorial Swim Pool401 Palmer Ave., La Grande541-962-1347www.cityofl agrande.org/muraProjects/mu-raLAG/lagcity/index.cfm/city-offi ces/parks/aquatics/

Cove Warm Springs Pool907 Water St., Cove541-568-4890www.coveoregon.org/cove-warm-spring-pool/

Elgin Community Center Pool260 N. 10th Ave., Elgin541-437-5931

Regional AirportsUnion County Airport60175 Pierce Rd., La Grande541-963-6615

Enterprise Municipal Airport807 East Greenwood St., Enterprise541-426-4196

State Park InfoLearn more about the hundreds of parks managed by the Oregon Parks and Rec-reation Department, including overnight and day-use parks in Northeast Oregon at www.oregonstateparks.org.

U.S. Forest Service InfoFind a complete list of U.S. Forest Service areas within Oregon and Washington, with links to national grasslands, recreation areas, scenic areas, volcanic monuments and national forests in Northeast Oregon at www.fs.fed.us/r6/pdx/forests.shtml.

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Anthony Lakes CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 east for 25 mile to exit 285; In North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for four miles to Ellis Road; turn left on Ellis Road go about one mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway for 16 miles to campground.

Spring Creek CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for about 12-1/2 miles to exit 248; travel southwest on Spring Creek Road which becomes Forest Road 21 for 1-1/2 miles to campground.

Bird Track Springs CampgroundFrom La Grande, travel north on Interstate 84 for about eight miles to exit 252; travel on Highway 244 for about six miles.

Frog Heaven Forest CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for about 20 miles to exit 252; head southwest on Highway 244 to Forest Road 21, turn northwest and head six miles to campground.

Spool Cart CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for 8-1/2 miles to exit 252; head southwest on Highway 244 and travel east for 12 miles to Forest Road 51; turn left on Forest Road 51 and go

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Northeast Oregon Camping

Anthony Lakes CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 east for 25 mile to exit 285; In North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for four miles to Ellis Road; turn left on Ellis Road go about one mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway for 16 miles to campground.

Spring Creek CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for about 12-1/2 miles to exit 248; travel southwest on Spring Creek Road which becomes Forest Road 21 for 1-1/2 miles to campground.

Bird Track Springs CampgroundFrom La Grande, travel north on Interstate 84 for about eight miles to exit 252; travel on Highway 244 for about six miles.

Frog Heaven Forest CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for about 20 miles to exit 252; head southwest on Highway 244 to Forest Road 21, turn northwest and head six miles to campground.

Spool Cart CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for 8-1/2 miles to exit 252; head southwest on Highway 244 and travel east for 12 miles to Forest Road 51; turn left on Forest Road 51 and go

south for about fi ve miles to campground.

Umapine OHV CampgroundFrom La Grande take Interstate 84 west for about eight miles to exit 252; travel west on Highway 244 for 23 miles to Forest Road 5160; turn left on Forest Road 5160 and go eight miles to campground.

Moss Springs Camp-groundFrom Cove turn right on the Union-Cove highway and go a half block; turn left on Hill Street and follow it to Second Street; continue on Second Street which turns into Mill Creek Road; follow Mill Creek Road which turns into Forest Road 6220; follow Forest Road 6220 for about eight miles to the campground.

Buck Creek CampgroundFrom La Grande travel south on Highway 203 for about 25 miles; turn left on Catherine Creek Lane; travel on Forest Road 7785 for four miles to Forest Road 7787; on Forest Road 7787, travel about four miles to Forest Road 150; the campground is about a quarter-mile further.

West Eagle Meadow CampgroundFrom Union turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 miles to Catherine Creek Summit; at the summit turn left on Forest Road 77 and follow it for 15 miles to the campground.

Emigrant Springs State ParkFrom La Grande take Inter-state 84 west for 24 miles to exit 234 to the campground.

Hilgard Junction State ParkFrom La Grande take Inter-state 84 west for about eight miles to exit 252; continue on Highway 244 for half a mile to the campground.

Red Bridge State ParkFrom La Grande travel on Interstate 84 west for for 9.4 miles to exit 252; follow Highway 244 west for 7.1 miles to the campground

North Fork Catherine Creek CampgroundFrom Union turn left on E. Beakman Street and follow the signs to continue on Highway 203; from Union travel southeast on Highway 203 for 11 more miles to Catherine Creek Road; turn left on Catherine Creek Road for 4.2 miles to the North Fork Catherine Creek Recreation Area sign.

Minam State Recreation AreaFrom Elgin head northeast on Highway 82 for 15 miles.

Catherine Creek State ParkLocated 23 miles south-east of La Grande on Oregon Highway 203/Medical Springs Highway off Interstate 84. Features 20 primitive sites, two group picnic areas.

Blackhorse CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 towards Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles to campground.

Buckhorn CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 for about 3-1/2 miles to Cow Creek Road; turn left on Cow Creek Road and go about fi ve miles to the OK Gulch/ Zumwalt-Imnaha Road; turn right on the OK Gulch/Zumwalt-Imnaha Road and go 9-1/2 miles to the where it turns into the Zumwalt-Buckhorn Road; continue on the Zumwalt-Buckhorn Road for about 23 miles to Forest Road 780; turn right on Forest Road 780 and go 0.3 miles to campground.

Cloverdale CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 for about eight miles; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road; travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go four miles along Im-naha River to campground.

Coyote CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about one mile; turn right off Crow Creek Road and continue on Forest Service Road 46 for about 12-1/2 miles to the Forest Service 4650 road to campground.

Dougherty CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; turn left on

Crow Creek Road and go about one mile; turn right on the Chesnimus Creek Road go about 6-1/2 miles to For-est Road 4670; turn left on Forest Service Road 4670 and go north 9-1/2 miles towards Billy Meadows; after Billy Meadows Guard Station look for Forest Road 46 and turn right; go about 1.8 miles on Forest Road 46 to campground.

Hidden CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road; travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go seven miles to campground.

Lake Fork CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 towards Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 45 miles to campground.

Lick Fork CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 for about eight miles; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road; travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 16 miles to campground.

Northeast Oregon south for about fi ve miles to campground.

Umapine OHV CampgroundUmapine OHV CampgroundUmapine OHV

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Ollokot CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 31 miles to campground.

Saddle Creek CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south six miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon; in Imnaha travel about 18 miles on Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road) to campground.

Twin Lakes CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 towards Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 40 miles to For-est Road 66; turn left on For-est Road 66 and go about 11 miles to campground.

Vigne CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about one mile to Chesnimus Road; turn right off Crow Creek Road to Chesnimus Road and go about 11.5 miles to campground.

Grande Ronde Lake CampgroundFrom La Grande head on In-terstate 84 East for 25 miles

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1808 Adams Ave. La Grande, OR541-963-3474

33 N 8thElgin, OR 97827

541-437-2109

Sig's Tavern & Restaurant

Ollokot CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 31 miles to campground.

Saddle Creek CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south six miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon; in Imnaha travel about 18 miles on Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road) to campground.

Twin Lakes CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 towards Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 40 miles to For-est Road 66; turn left on For-est Road 66 and go about 11 miles to campground.

Vigne CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about one mile to Chesnimus Road; turn right off Crow Creek Road to Chesnimus Road and go about 11.5 miles to campground.

Grande Ronde Lake CampgroundFrom La Grande head on In-terstate 84 East for 25 miles

to exit 285; in North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for four miles to Ellis Road; turn left on Ellis Road and go about one mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway for 16 miles to the ski area; past the Anthony Lake Ski Area for about one mile to Forest Road 43; after about 1/2 mile turn left to campground.

Mud Lake CampgroundFrom La Grande head on Interstate 84 East for 25 miles to exit 285; in North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for four miles to Ellis Road; turn left on Ellis Road and go about one mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway for 16 miles to campground.

Arrow Forest CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 10 miles to campground.

Boulder Park CampgroundFrom La Grande go about 25 miles southeast on High-way 203 to Medical Springs; in Medical Springs turn left on Big Creek Road and go 1-1/2 miles to Forest Road 67; turn left on Forest Road 67 and go about 14 miles to Forest Road 77; turn left on Forest Road 77 and go 1/2 mile to Forest Road 7755; turn right on FSR 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; the Camp-ground is about 3.5 miles up Forest Road 7755.

Boundary CampgroundFrom Enterprise head northwest of Highway 82 back towards Wallowa; in Wallowa look for Boundary Campground signs and turn left on First Street and go 0.4 miles; turn left on North Bear Creek Road and go 1.2 miles; turn left onto Forest Road 8250 and go six miles; turn right onto Forest Road 040 and go 0.7 miles to campground.

Buck Creek Forest CampgroundFrom La Grande travel south on Highway 203 for about 25 miles; turn left on the Cath-erine Creek Lane; travel on Forest Road 7785 for four miles to Forest Road 7787; on Forest Road 7787, travel about four miles to Forest Road 150 to campground.

Canyon Forest CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 3-1/2 miles to campground.

Fish Lake CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 40-1/2 miles to Forest Road 66; turn right on Forest Road 66 and go about 15 miles to campground.

Hurricane Creek CampgroundFrom Enterprise on Main Street (Highway 82) turn right on Hurricane Creek Road/South River Street

and go about 7-1/2 miles to campground.

Indian Crossing CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 for about eight miles; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road; travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go nine miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to campground.

Irondyke CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Bound-ary; continue 7-1/2 miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Shady CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Bound-ary; continue 10-1/2 miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Turkey Flat Forest CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Bound-ary; continue nine miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Two Color CampgroundFrom La Grande go approxi-mately 25 miles southeast on Highway 203 to Medical Springs; in Medical Springs turn left on Big Creek Road

and go 1-1/2 miles to Forest Road 67 and turn left; travel on Forest Road 67 for about 14 miles to Forest Road 77; turn left on Forest Road 77 for 1/2 mile and then turn right onto Forest Road 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; travel about 1/2 mile on Forest Road 7755 to campground.

Two Pan CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 11 miles to campground.

Walla Walla Forest CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for six miles to campground.

West Eagle Meadow CampgroundFrom La Grande travel south on Highway 203 for about 14 miles to Union; in Union turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 miles to Catherine Creek Summit; at the summit turn left on For-est Road 77 and follow for 15 miles to campground

Williamson CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into For-est Road 8210 at Forest Boundary; continue four miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Northeast Oregon CampingOllokot CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 31 miles to campground.

Saddle Creek CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south six miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon; in Imnaha travel about 18 miles on Forest Road 2640 (Hat Point Road) to campground.

Twin Lakes CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 towards Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 40 miles to For-est Road 66; turn left on For-est Road 66 and go about 11 miles to campground.

Vigne CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about one mile to Chesnimus Road; turn right off Crow Creek Road to Chesnimus Road and go about 11.5 miles to campground.

Grande Ronde Lake CampgroundFrom La Grande head on In-terstate 84 East for 25 miles

to exit 285; in North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for four miles to Ellis Road; turn left on Ellis Road and go about one mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway for 16 miles to the ski area; past the Anthony Lake Ski Area for about one mile to Forest Road 43; after about 1/2 mile turn left to campground.

Mud Lake CampgroundFrom La Grande head on Interstate 84 East for 25 miles to exit 285; in North Powder follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for four miles to Ellis Road; turn left on Ellis Road and go about one mile to the Anthony Lake Highway; turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway for 16 miles to campground.

Arrow Forest CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 10 miles to campground.

Boulder Park CampgroundFrom La Grande go about 25 miles southeast on High-way 203 to Medical Springs; in Medical Springs turn left on Big Creek Road and go 1-1/2 miles to Forest Road 67; turn left on Forest Road 67 and go about 14 miles to Forest Road 77; turn left on Forest Road 77 and go 1/2 mile to Forest Road 7755; turn right on FSR 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; the Camp-ground is about 3.5 miles up Forest Road 7755.

Boundary CampgroundBoundary CampgroundBoundary

From Enterprise head northwest of Highway 82 back towards Wallowa; in Wallowa look for Boundary Campground signs and turn left on First Street and go 0.4 miles; turn left on North Bear Creek Road and go 1.2 miles; turn left onto Forest Road 8250 and go six miles; turn right onto Forest Road 040 and go 0.7 miles to campground.

Buck Creek Forest CampgroundFrom La Grande travel south on Highway 203 for about 25 miles; turn left on the Cath-erine Creek Lane; travel on Forest Road 7785 for four miles to Forest Road 7787; on Forest Road 7787, travel about four miles to Forest Road 150 to campground.

Canyon Forest CampgroundCanyon Forest CampgroundCanyon Forest

From Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 3-1/2 miles to campground.

Fish Lake CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go about eight miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 40-1/2 miles to Forest Road 66; turn right on Forest Road 66 and go about 15 miles to campground.

Hurricane Creek CampgroundFrom Enterprise on Main Street (Highway 82) turn right on Hurricane Creek Road/South River Street

and go about 7-1/2 miles to campground.

Indian Crossing CampgroundIndian Crossing CampgroundIndian Crossing

From Enterprise travel south on Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6-1/2 miles; in Joseph turn left on Highway 350 for about eight miles; turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road; travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go nine miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to campground.

Irondyke CampgroundIrondyke CampgroundIrondyke

From Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Bound-ary; continue 7-1/2 miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Shady CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Bound-ary; continue 10-1/2 miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Turkey Flat Forest CampgroundTurkey Flat Forest CampgroundTurkey Flat Forest

From Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210 at Forest Bound-ary; continue nine miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Two Color CampgroundFrom La Grande go approxi-mately 25 miles southeast on Highway 203 to Medical Springs; in Medical Springs turn left on Big Creek Road

and go 1-1/2 miles to Forest Road 67 and turn left; travel on Forest Road 67 for about 14 miles to Forest Road 77; turn left on Forest Road 77 for 1/2 mile and then turn right onto Forest Road 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; travel about 1/2 mile on Forest Road 7755 to campground.

Two Pan CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for 11 miles to campground.

Walla Walla Forest CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel northwest on Highway 82 to Lostine; in Lostine go seven miles south on the Lostine River Road to Forest bound-ary; Lostine River Road turns into Forest Road 8210; travel on Forest Road 8210 up the Lostine Canyon for six miles to campground.

West Eagle Meadow CampgroundWest Eagle Meadow CampgroundWest Eagle Meadow

From La Grande travel south on Highway 203 for about 14 miles to Union; in Union turn left on East Beakman Street and continue on Highway 203 for 14 miles to Catherine Creek Summit; at the summit turn left on For-est Road 77 and follow for 15 miles to campground

Williamson CampgroundFrom Enterprise travel west on Highway 82 for 10 miles to Lostine; in Lostine turn left at Lostine River Road and go seven miles; the Lostine River Road turns into For-est Road 8210 at Forest Boundary; continue four miles on Forest Road 8210 to campground.

Northeast Oregon Camping

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First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

901 Penn Avenue541-963-2623

web: firstchristianlagrande.orgWorship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 8:45~Join us at The Lord’s Table~

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Tim Gerdes

Faith Center Foursquare Church

Loving God ~ Loving People

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES:First Service 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMSecond Service 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Sanctuary 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

www.lg4square.com10300 South “D” Street ~ Island City OR 97850

(541) 963-8063

UNION UNITEDMETHODIST

CHURCHHwy. 237, Union,

ORJOIN US...

Catch the Spirit!

Worship: 11:00

541-562-5748 (Sue)

Jesus Christ - The Hope for Today

Zion Lutheran Church

902 Fourth Street, La Grande, OR(541) 963-5998

9:30 am - Worship10:30 am - Fellowship 11:00 am - Classes & Adult Forum

Pastor in Resident: Rev. Colleen Nelson

www.zionlagrande.org

IMBLERCHRISTIANCHURCH

440 RUCKMAN, IMBLER541-534-2201

Sunday Services9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday School During Servicesfor kids age three to 5th Grade

GRACE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

LCMC502 Main Street In Cove

"We are called to Serve"

Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 amSunday Worship 10:00 am

Pastor Carl SeelhofPhone: 541-805-0764

[email protected]

SonRiseCommunity Church

Holding Services at: Seventh Day Adventist Church

2702 Adams Ave, La GrandeMailing address: 1804 Adams Ave.

(541) 663-17359:00 am Sunday School Classes

10:00 am Sunday Worship Service10:00 am Sunday Children's Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.olvlg.org 541-963-7341Our Lady of the Valley - 1002 L. Ave, La Grande

Sacred Heart - 340 S 10th Ave, UnionSt. Mary's - 12th & Alder, Elgin

St. Anthony's - 500 E St, North PowderReligious Education, Youth Ministry, Young Adult FormationMARIAN ACADEMY (parochial School)

1002 L. Ave, La GrandePre-K - 8th grade www.themarianacademy.org

CrossroadsCommunity Church601 Jefferson Ave., La Grande

(541) 963-4342

Sunday Worship 10:00 amWednesday Night 6:15 pm

Kingdom Kids - Youth in Action

“...where you can begin again”

First Baptist Church

Sun. 8:45 AM - Bible ClassesSun. 10:00 AM - WorshipWed. 6:15 PM - AWANA

HOMESTEADCOUNTRY GATHERINGS

Sunday 1 pmCorner of McAlister & Hwy 30

Big Blue Building

Northeast Oregon

ChurchDirectory

CELEBRATIONCOMMUNITY CHURCHEVERYONE WELCOME10200 N. McAlister, Island City

Sundays at 10 a.m.Dan Mielke

541-663-6122www.celebrationcommunitychurch.org

May2-4 —Grande Tour Scenic

Bikeway Spring Ride11— Eagle Cap Excursion

Train, Mother’s Day Brunch 16-18 — Grande Ronde Valley

Springfest ‘14 and Birdathon

UNION COUNTY MAJOR EVENTS

May 30-31 – June 1 — 32nd Annual

Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts, Joseph

June 6-7 — A Taste of Joseph &

Uptown Quilt Show14 — Mountain High Broncs &

Bulls, Enterprise27 — 10th annual Watershed

Festival, Enterprise28 — Maxville Gathering

July 3-6 — Lostine Flea Market4 — Wallowa Old Time Fourth

of July4 — Shake The Lake 4th of

July Fireworks, Wallowa Lake

WALLOWA COUNTY MAJOR EVENTS

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First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

901 Penn Avenue541-963-2623

web: firstchristianlagrande.orgWorship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 8:45~Join us at The Lord’s Table~

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Tim Gerdes

Faith Center Foursquare Church

Loving God ~ Loving People

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES:First Service 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMSecond Service 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Sanctuary 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

www.lg4square.com10300 South “D” Street ~ Island City OR 97850

(541) 963-8063

UNION UNITEDMETHODIST

CHURCHHwy. 237, Union,

ORJOIN US...

Catch the Spirit!

Worship: 11:00

541-562-5748 (Sue)

Jesus Christ - The Hope for Today

Zion Lutheran Church

902 Fourth Street, La Grande, OR(541) 963-5998

9:30 am - Worship10:30 am - Fellowship 11:00 am - Classes & Adult Forum

Pastor in Resident: Rev. Colleen Nelson

www.zionlagrande.org

IMBLERCHRISTIANCHURCH

440 RUCKMAN, IMBLER541-534-2201

Sunday Services9:00 a.m. Sunday School10:00 a.m. Worship Service

Sunday School During Servicesfor kids age three to 5th Grade

GRACE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

LCMC502 Main Street In Cove

"We are called to Serve"

Sunday School for all ages - 9:00 amSunday Worship 10:00 am

Pastor Carl SeelhofPhone: 541-805-0764

[email protected]

SonRiseCommunity Church

Holding Services at: Seventh Day Adventist Church

2702 Adams Ave, La GrandeMailing address: 1804 Adams Ave.

(541) 663-17359:00 am Sunday School Classes

10:00 am Sunday Worship Service10:00 am Sunday Children's Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.olvlg.org 541-963-7341Our Lady of the Valley - 1002 L. Ave, La Grande

Sacred Heart - 340 S 10th Ave, UnionSt. Mary's - 12th & Alder, Elgin

St. Anthony's - 500 E St, North PowderReligious Education, Youth Ministry, Young Adult FormationMARIAN ACADEMY (parochial School)

1002 L. Ave, La GrandePre-K - 8th grade www.themarianacademy.org

CrossroadsCommunity Church601 Jefferson Ave., La Grande

(541) 963-4342

Sunday Worship 10:00 amWednesday Night 6:15 pm

Kingdom Kids - Youth in Action

“...where you can begin again”

First Baptist Church

Sun. 8:45 AM - Bible ClassesSun. 10:00 AM - WorshipWed. 6:15 PM - AWANA

HOMESTEADCOUNTRY GATHERINGS

Sunday 1 pmCorner of McAlister & Hwy 30

Big Blue Building

Northeast Oregon

ChurchDirectory

CELEBRATIONCOMMUNITY CHURCHEVERYONE WELCOME10200 N. McAlister, Island City

Sundays at 10 a.m.Dan Mielke

541-663-6122www.celebrationcommunitychurch.org

May2-4 —Grande Tour Scenic

Bikeway Spring Ride11— Eagle Cap Excursion

Train, Mother’s Day Brunch 16-18 — Grande Ronde Valley

Springfest ‘14 and Birdathon

16-17 — Indian Arts Festival & Powwow, La Grande

16, 6:30 p.m. — Ag Timber Parade, La Grande

17 — La Grande Farmers Market, Tuesdays and Saturdays through October

30-June 1 — Hog Wild Days, Island City

June 2-June 8 — Eastern Oregon

Livestock Show/Rodeo, Union

4 — Grande Ronde Symphony Concert, La Grande

14 – The second annual Elgin Sprint Triathlon

14-15 — Elgin Riverfest14 – Eagle Cap Excursion

Train: Family Fun Day21 — First Annual Eastern

Oregon Beer Festival27-29 — Sol West Fair

July 4 — La Grande Community

Fireworks Celebration5 — Eagle Cap Excursion Train:

I Love America Train10-13 — Elgin Stampede11-12 — Crazy Days, La

Grande17 — Eagle Cap Excursion

Train: Cowboy Country Dinner Train

18-19 — Relay for Life, La Grande

26 — North Powder Huckleberry Festival

30-Aug. 2 — Union County Fair

August 2 — Eagle Cap Excursion Train:

Looking Glass Fish Hatchery Tour Train

9 — Grassroots Festival, Union14 — Eagle Cap Excursion

Train: Cowboy Country Dinner Train

16 — Cove Cherry Fair and Arts Festival

16 — Eagle Cap Excursion Train: Minam Picnic Train

23-24 — Seventh annual Celtic Festival and Highland Games, La Grande

September13 — Eagle Cap Excursion

Train: Two Rivers Train27 — Eagle Cap Excursion

Train: Two Rivers Fall Foliage Photography Train

27 — 17th annual Drug-Free Relay

October11 — Eagle Cap Excursion

Train: Two Rivers Autumn Train Robbery

UNION COUNTY MAJOR EVENTS

May 30-31 – June 1 — 32nd Annual

Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts, Joseph

June 6-7 — A Taste of Joseph &

Uptown Quilt Show14 — Mountain High Broncs &

Bulls, Enterprise27 — 10th annual Watershed

Festival, Enterprise28 — Maxville Gathering

July 3-6 — Lostine Flea Market4 — Wallowa Old Time Fourth

of July4 — Shake The Lake 4th of

July Fireworks, Wallowa Lake

5 — Joseph Mountain Music Festival

7-13 — 27th annual Summer Fishtrap, Wallowa Lake

12 — Fifth Annual Bowlby Bash, Enterprise

18-20 — Tamkaliks Celebration (Pow Wow), Wallowa

22-27 — Chief Joseph Days Rodeo

August2 — Sunrise Iron Antique

Tractor Show2-9 — Wallowa County Fair,

Enterprise8-9 — 18th Annual Bronze

Blues And Brews, Joseph15-16 — Main Street Show &

Shine, Enterprise

16 — Wallowa County Stock-Growers Ranch Rodeo, Enterprise

21-24 – Wallowa County Thunder Run, Enterprise

30 — Fourth Annual Wallowa Lake State Park Kokanee Festival

30 — Juniper Jam Music Festival

September5-7 — Hells Canyon Mule Days,

Enterprise21 — Second Annual

International Day of Peace, Joseph

25-28 — Oregon’s Alpenfest, Wallowa Lake

27 — Paint the Town Plein Art, Joseph

November28-29, Dec. 5-6 — Jingle

through Joseph

December5-6 — Handcrafters Guild

Holiday Bazaar, Enterprise12-13 — Enterprise Winterfest

Celebration

WALLOWA COUNTY MAJOR EVENTS

Union County Fair

Wallowa River

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