Wednesday, October 15, was a day of celebration for Northeast Oregon. Officials gathered at Lake Fork Campground beside the FS Road 39 for a ribbon cutting and ceremonial opening of the 13-mile section of road that has been under construction for over two years. The new smooth, black pavement was the star of the day...Continue Reading

One of the most frequently asked questions the byway organization receives concerns the status of the Forest Service 39 Road, which links the north leg of the byway (Oregon Highway 82 from La Grande to Enterprise and Joseph) with the south leg of the byway (Oregon Highway 86 from Baker City to Halfway, Copperfiled/Oxbow and...Continue Reading