BAKER CITY, OR. – Award winning western singer and songwriter Mary Kaye Knaphus will perform six presentations at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on Aug. 1 and 2, at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. each day. Mary Kaye was recognized by the Western Music Association as Female Performer of the Year and...Continue Reading
The Baker City Herald and The La Grande Observer have launched a free app for mobile devices and smart phones called Go! Northeast Oregon. The app is partnered with the two newspapers’ annual visitor guides and their weekly Go! print and online magazines. “It makes sense that we share the information we publish in our...Continue Reading
BAKER CITY, OR. – The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is hosting several performances by The Quons of “Seeing the Elephant: Songs Inspired by the Oregon Trail.” The performances with readings and commentary will occur on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 with shows at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. on both...Continue Reading
Due to a wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer, forest and range fire season has arrived early. The Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Oregon Department of Forestry and Bureau of Land Management ask you to be extremely careful and follow all campfire, equipment and smoking restrictions when recreating in and traveling through Byway country...Continue Reading
Here is a unique way to enjoy the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, created just for quilters! Mark your calendars and plan to visit 13 wonderful quilt shops in eastern Oregon and eastern Washington, from September 25 through October 5, 2014. The fun-filled new shop hop is called QUILTING ON THE DRY SIDE! These dates provide...Continue Reading
The businesses and communities along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway welcome participants in the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally this weekend. Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to gather in Baker City and spend the next few days exploring byway country and beyond. There are lots of events and opportunities to view the amazing bikes at Baker...Continue Reading
The vacation season is fully upon us in northeast Oregon and The Wallowas, and the range of events and activities available to byway travelers is amazing. Here are some highlights for the coming week, but be sure to check the event calendars for the full list and details: Visit Baker, Union County Chamber, Wallowa County...Continue Reading
The first Eastern Oregon Beer Festival takes place this Saturday, June 21, in La Grande, at the Union County Fairgrounds. 15 regional craft brewers will be pouring. If you have missed out on buying a tasting ticket for the event (Only 500 were available and they sold out quickly!), there is still plenty of opportunity...Continue Reading
BAKER CITY, OR. – The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is offering presentations in the Leo Adler Theater, located inside the Center, daily throughout the remainder of June. Featured visiting presenters are Buffalo Bill Boycott and Michael Terry. Boycott is a Wyoming based performer who presents a program of music both contemporary and traditional...Continue Reading
ELGIN, OREGON__It’s rumored train robbers will strike the Eagle Cap Excursion Train Saturday, June 28. Passengers are warned to leave their valuables at home but bring their camera and a sense of adventure on the ride. It happens every year, about this time. Bandits stop the train and reinforcements ride out of the woods to...Continue Reading
When you drive the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, you are taking a journey through cattle country. This rugged corner of Oregon is home to cattle ranches, large and small, that utilize the lovely lonely hills and vast pasture lands to turn vegetation, sun and water into protein. Most of the ranches are owned and operated...Continue Reading
Looking for a different view of the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and The Wallowas? The Eagle Cap Excursion Train is preparing for the next train ride on Saturday, June 14. Family Fun Day was created to attract more families and young passengers by offering a shorter one-way train ride and lower fares. Tickets for this...Continue Reading
Baker City, OR – With the Memorial Day weekend around the corner, National Forests are gearing up for the start to the traditional Northwest recreation season. A wide range of activities awaits in Oregon and Washington’s 16 national forests, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and Crooked River National Grassland: camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding,...Continue Reading
Idaho Power has provided this information regarding their planned operations at Brownlee Reservoir. With the current state of the system (particularly snowpack and upstream reservoir levels) and future weather forecasts, the USACE has agreed to allow Idaho Power to begin refilling Brownlee Reservoir. The USACE remains concerned about local flooding potential, and therefore, is requiring...Continue Reading
BAKER CITY, OR. – The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is offering two days of special programs featuring historic re-enactors and demonstrations of frontier life on Saturday and Sunday May 24 and 25. Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day, volunteers and staff will demonstrate pioneer skills such as quilting, crafts, and food....Continue Reading
It’s exciting to read about projects that come together as if planned by a higher power. The Lostine Tavern project in Lostine, Oregon, is just such an instance. The historic tavern that serves the ranching community, local residents and visitors to our corner of Oregon, closed early in 2013 for what might have been a...Continue Reading
Travelers throughout Oregon should be aware that summer is not only a busy time for vacationers, it is also the season when weather permits the Oregon Department of Transportation to repair and otherwise improve our highways. Below is information about such a project on Interstate 84 near La Grande. LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Oregon...Continue Reading
Those of us fortunate enough to live within view of the Blue and Wallowa Mountains of Northeast Oregon know why we like it here and love looking out at the peaks every day. We each tend to call them “my mountains,” eyeing them closely for passing weather and the change of seasons. We watch the...Continue Reading
Are you planning your summer vacation with the family? Or looking ahead to an autumn getaway? The Eagle Cap Excursion Train has posted its 2014 schedule, offering a variety of opportunities for viewing a segment of scenic byway country from the perspective of a train. The train passes through roadless country along the Grande Ronde...Continue Reading
ELGIN, OREGON__Area residents and visitors looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day might want to take a ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train. The popular Mother’s Day Brunch Train kicks off the 2014 excursion season with a delicious meal from Ten Depot Street, exceptional spring canyon scenery and a special gift for...Continue Reading
JOSEPH, Ore. – The Pacific Northwest’s art season gets under way along the byway with the traditional Mother’s Day Weekend Art Walk, in Joseph, Oregon’s art colony. Joseph’s widely renowned galleries will exhibit new pieces of art and serve wine and hors d’oeuvres while artists demonstrate their talents in various media. The event takes place...Continue Reading
Three area artists will be among hundreds of artists formerly featured on Art Beat to showcase their work April 19-June 15 OPB’s long-running TV production, Oregon Art Beat, and The Peoples Art of Portland are presenting a special art exhibition celebrating the work of hundreds of Northwest artists who have all appeared on Art Beat...Continue Reading
The Eastern Oregon Visitors Association is the regional destination marketing organization for all of Eastern Oregon. Working closely with Travel Oregon (the state tourism agency) and the region’s chambers of commerce, visitors associations, tourism businesses and major attractions, the EOVA gathers and distributes all kinds of information, stories and ideas to help you make your...Continue Reading
Baker City, Oregon__It’s spring! Beautiful Spring! And activities along the byway are warming up. In addition to a greening landscape, frolicking baby animals everywhere, and the gorgeous blue sky, byway attractions and communities are creating fun and educational ways for travelers to enjoy Spring Break. Note: Spring in Eastern Oregon is very capricious. When planning...Continue Reading
Northeast Oregon’s magnificent Wallowa Mountains, the mountain range around which the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway loops, was selected by Travel Oregon as one of the states seven most spectacular natural wonders to feature in their new multi-media Seven Wonders of Oregon campaign. Watch the introductory video on YouTube, then watch all seven of the 30-second...Continue Reading
ODOT crews worked through the night and are continuing their 24 hour coverage plowing and sanding Oregon highways as they responded to the significant region-wide weather event that produced heavy snowfall over a large area of the state. Travelers are advised to be prepared for winter conditions throughout the state and review road and weather...Continue Reading
BAKER CITY, Ore. – The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is offering several activities during President’s Weekend, including reopening the popular annual children’s exhibit “Wagon’s Ho! An Interactive Oregon Trail Experience” Feb. 13, and celebrating Oregon’s Birthday Feb. 14. Friday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 17 are all free days. The Center will resume...Continue Reading
ENTERPRISE, OREGON__Sled Dogs and their mushers arrive in Northeast Oregon this week for the 10th annual running of the Eagle Cap Extreme sled dog race. Nineteen mushers and their teams will participate in this year’s race, two shy of the largest field in race history. Laura Daugereau, reigning champion of the 200-mile race, returns to...Continue Reading
Fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife are popular activities throughout Eastern Oregon and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway provides access to some of the best in the Northwest, any time of year. Opportunities change with the seasons so be sure to check out license requirements and regulations before setting out for some fun and exercise. The...Continue Reading
As we approach Thanksgiving and slide into the Holiday season, it’s nice to hear about all of the fun entertainment and activities community groups are planning for cold winter days. Christmas parades, holiday open houses, craft shows and workshops are bountiful along the byway. For instance, on Sunday, December 15 and Saturday, December 21, there...Continue Reading
