Northeast Oregon
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Oregon's Rugged Country
John Day River Territory
The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The program is a grass-roots collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. These special routes through Eastern Oregon have been recognized as worthy of national attention for their unique beauty. You’ll find Oregon Scenic Byways well maintained, flush with traveller services and well-marked with signs along the way.
The Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is known for its diversity. As you travel the route, enjoy its charming towns, majestic national forests, rocky peaks, and wild rivers. After climbing from the striking Wallowa-Whitman National Forest replete with hiking, snowmobiling, camping, … Continue reading
Categories: Cultural Heritage, History & Heritage, Outdoors-Nature, Scenic Byways, Trips we love
Interests: Arts and Culture, Family, Motorcycling, Outdoors, Scenery
Eagle Cap Excursion Train
Address: Elgin, 300 North 8th Street, Elgin, OR 97827
Website: http://www.eaglecaptrain.com
Wallowa Union Scenic Railway Scenic trains on the Wallowa Union Railroad provide a relaxed journey back in time on the picturesque 63 mile track linking the communities of Elgin, Wallowa, Enterprise, and Joseph in Northeast Oregon. Discover untamed territory as … Continue reading
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Interests: Access, admission, Attractions, Bus Parking, Children, Couples, credit-cards-accepted, Family, History, near-fishinghunting, Older Children, Outdoors, Scenery, Teenagers, waterfront-or-mountain-view, wheel-chair-access, Wheelchair, Young Children
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway 106-mile loop takes you through the Elkhorn Mountains, gold-mining ghost-towns, and along elegant lakes and rivers. You can learn a lot of history here, and also hunt, fish, camp, boat, ski, and hike. 1. Crane Flats … Continue reading
Categories: History & Heritage, Scenic Byways, Trips we love
Interests: Family, History, Scenery
Introduction The Journey Leave the fast pace and fenced-in views of Interstate 84 and follow the contours of the land into slower times and wilder places. Travel this 218 mile journey from river’s edge to mountaintop and down … Continue reading
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Interests: Arts and Culture, Family, Outdoors
In the High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway you will experience a different side of Oregon as you travel along roads surrounded by juniper and sagebrush. This sparsely populated region takes you through true frontier country, past the dramatic mountain ranges … Continue reading
Categories: Animals and Agriculture, Cultural Heritage, Museums & Interpretive Centers, Outdoors-Nature, Scenic Byways, Trips we love
Interests: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Scenery
Uncommonly rich in history, this route tells stories of fortunes made and lost, of Chinese laborers, of towns boomed and busted, of timber, agriculture, and pioneer settlers. It also tells a special story of the earth’s history; of sea beds … Continue reading
Categories: Cultural Heritage, Ghost Towns, History & Heritage, Outdoors-Nature, Scenic Byways, Trips we love
Interests: Family, History, Outdoors
Parker Cabin
Address: 720 Second St, North Powder, OR 97867
This cutely decorated and cozy 2 bedroom vacation rental is conveniently located in the center of northeast Oregon’s scenic, cultural and recreation attractions. Fully equipped kitchen, cable TV and large lawn. Located in North Powder, just off Interstate 84, between … Continue reading
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T & T Horsemanship
Address: 15477 Sky Ranch Lane, Haines, OR 97833
Website: www.tnthorsemanship.com
Acclaimed clinician, Alice Trindle offers horsemanship clinics and retreats for people pursuing a deeper understand of the relationship between horse and rider. Most clients bring their own horse, but a limited number of schooling horses are available. T & T … Continue reading
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Interests: Air Conditioning, Arts and Culture, Attractions, Birding, Cabin/Cottage Rentals, Couples, Family, Family Friendly, Family-friendly, Fishing, Full Breakfast, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Lodging Amenities, near-fishinghunting, Older Children, Outdoors, Pet Friendly, Scenery, Showers, Smoke-free, waterfront-or-mountain-view
TT Wildlife Tours
Address: 61846 North Powder River Lane, North Powder, OR 97867
Website: http://www.tnthorsemanship.com
Grant\’s Getaways – T&T Wildlife Tours Elk-Viewgin Experience Oregon’s only horse-drawn elk-viewing tours during winter months. For the past 21 years, T&T Wildlife Tours have been attracting people from all other the world to see the magnificent Rocky Mountain Elk. … Continue reading
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Interests: Access, admission, Attractions, Birding, Bus Parking, Children, Couples, Family, near-fishinghunting, Older Children, Outdoors, Scenery, Teenagers, wheel-chair-access, Wheelchair, Young Children
