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Some of Eastern Oregon’s best views appear after s

Some of Eastern Oregon’s best views appear after sunset. Spend the day hiking along the John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon State Park, then stay to see why it earned recognition as an International Dark Sky Park. With limited light pollution, it’s an incredible place to see the Milky Way. ⭐️ After a summer of wildfire activity, support communities throughout the John Day River Territory by grabbing a meal, shopping locally or staying overnight in Condon, Arlington or Fossil. Remember to check current conditions and always pack out what you bring.📸 1. Joni Kabana // 📸 2. Destination by Design

Plan a weekend getaway to historic Baker City, whe

Plan a weekend getaway to historic Baker City, where small-town charm, good food and plenty to do are just a road trip away. 🚗Located along I-84, Baker City is about two hours from Boise and three hours from the Tri-Cities. Spend the weekend browsing downtown shops, trying local restaurants, wine tasting and catching live music. Make time for a sunny stroll along the river walk, and check the local events calendar for festivals and gatherings happening on Main Street.Tag someone you’d love to spend a weekend in Baker City with! 💛 📸 @wunzagain

From scenic forest trails to rugged backcountry ro

From scenic forest trails to rugged backcountry routes, Eastern Oregon is home to rides that reward every turn. Here are a few of our favorite places to hit the trails:📍 Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort📍 Mt. Emily Recreation Area📍 Wallowa Lake East Moraine Trail📍 Pendleton Adventure Trail📍 Steens Mountain Bicycling LoopBefore you go, check trail status along with current fire and smoke conditions, then start planning your next ride. 🚲📸 @wunzagain

In Eastern Oregon and want to experience some incr

In Eastern Oregon and want to experience some incredible live music? We’ve got you covered. 🎶Here are a few places to catch a show across the region:Enterprise📍 Range Rider📍 Terminal Gravity Brewing📍 Wallowa County Courthouse Concert SeriesJoseph📍 Wallowa Lake LodgeBaker City📍 Churchill SchoolPendleton 📍 Great Pacific📍 The VertSpray📍 Ben’s Place📍 Spray General StoreOntario📍 Ontario Friday Night MarketCheck each venue’s schedule for upcoming performances, then make a night of it with local food and live music!📸 Darrell Brann

Want to experience Eastern Oregon like an insider?

Want to experience Eastern Oregon like an insider? 🥾Some of the best adventures happen with someone who knows the area. Local guides can take you beyond the well-known stops, share the stories behind the landscape and help you experience the backcountry in a whole new way.Whether you’re looking for a river trip, horseback ride or another outdoor adventure, here are a few great places to get started:📍 Go Wild American Adventures - @gowildusa📍 Arrowhead River Adventures - @arrowheadriveradventures📍 Minam Store Outfitters - @minamstoreStart planning your next adventure. 🛶📸 @arrowheadriveradventures

Labor Day weekend is almost here... have you made

Labor Day weekend is almost here... have you made plans yet? 🚗☀️Here’s our pitch: head to Eastern Oregon.Choose a town to make your home base, book a local stay and build your long weekend from there:📍 Baker City📍 Joseph📍 Pendleton📍 La Grande📍 John DayOnce you’re here, fill your long weekend with:🥾 Hiking and mountain biking🚣 Kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing🚗 Scenic drives through wide-open landscapes🍷 Local wineries, breweries and restaurants🌄 Sunrise and sunset views you’ll never forgetReady to make the trip? Book a stay, eat local, shop local and spend a few days supporting the communities that make this region so special. 💛Before you travel, check current road, fire and smoke conditions and stay flexible as conditions can change.📸 Go Wild American Adventures

World Honey Bee Day is today, August 15! 🐝🍯 Looki

World Honey Bee Day is today, August 15! 🐝🍯Looking for a sweet way to celebrate? If you’re exploring Eastern Oregon, make time to support our local honey producers. Stop by 📍 Sweet Bee Honey Co. or 📍Apricot Apiaries to learn more about beekeeping, pick up local honey and experience a sweet side of the region.And in case you missed it this spring, Eastern Oregon’s own Sweet Bee Honey Co. and their honey bees were featured in National Geographic’s Secrets of the Bees. It’s a pretty sweet reminder that some of the region’s most incredible stories are happening right here.Check out Secrets of the Bees, then add these local honey stops to your Eastern Oregon itinerary.📸 @sweetbeehoneycompany

Mark your calendars! Wheatstock returns to Helix o

Mark your calendars! Wheatstock returns to Helix on August 21–22 for two days of live music, camping, local food, a beer garden and family-friendly fun. 🌾🎶As one of Eastern Oregon's few nonprofit music festival, every ticket helps support local scholarships and veterans through Cross the Divide.📍 Helix, Oregon - August 21–22For more event details, follow @wheatstockmusicfestival. Planning to attend? Be sure to check current road, fire and smoke conditions before you travel.📸 @taeanahdunlap

August in Eastern Oregon means fair and rodeo seas

August in Eastern Oregon means fair and rodeo season. 🎡 Save this guide for some of the month’s can’t-miss events.📍 Hermiston — Umatilla County Fair (Aug. 12–15)📍 Hermiston — Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Aug. 12–15)📍 John Day — Grant County Fair & Rodeo (Aug. 12–15)📍 Heppner — Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo (Aug. 27–30)📍 Halfway — Halfway Fair & Rodeo (Sept. 5–7)If you’re heading to an event, plan ahead before hitting the road. Wildfire activity may impact travel in parts of Eastern Oregon, so check current road conditions and closures, follow official detours and allow extra time to reach your destination. And as always, check directly with the event for the latest updates before you go.Which event are you adding to your plans? 👇📸 Farm-City Pro Rodeo // @farmcityprorodeo // Farm-City Pro Rodeo

One of our favorite ways to experience Eastern Ore

One of our favorite ways to experience Eastern Oregon in the summer? Visiting local farms and farmers markets. 🍓🌾Pick up fresh, seasonal produce at a local farmers market, then hit the road on one of Eastern Oregon’s self-guided farm trails to visit working farms, ranches, orchards and farm stands while meeting the people behind the region’s incredible bounty.Check out our socials for a roundup of farmers markets, then go to our website to start planning your agritourism adventure! 🚜📸 @thestolenword

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