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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

Each July, the Tamkaliks Celebration welcomes desc

Each July, the Tamkaliks Celebration welcomes descendants of the original inhabitants of waláwa (the Wallowa country) back to their ancestral homeland for a meaningful weekend of culture, community and connection.📍 Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland, Wallowa📅 July 17–19, 2026Experience traditional song and dance, cultural demonstrations, a horse procession, artisan vendors and more during this special three-day gathering in Wallowa.Visitors are welcome to attend and experience this celebration with respect for the traditions and community that make it so special.Tag someone below you’d love to experience the Tamkaliks Celebration with.

Can anyone name these mountains? ⛰️ Here’s a hint

Can anyone name these mountains? ⛰️Here’s a hint: they rise more than 9,000 feet above the high desert, are home to one of Oregon’s most scenic summer drives and offer sweeping views and some of the darkest skies in the state.If you guessed the Steens Mountains, you’re right.Summer is the perfect time for a road trip to this corner of Eastern Oregon. Drive the Steens Mountain Loop Road, stop at scenic overlooks and stay for sunset before the stars come out.📸 Destination by Design

Summer rodeo season is underway in Eastern Oregon.

Summer rodeo season is underway in Eastern Oregon. From long-standing traditions to community celebrations, these events bring together rodeo, parades, concerts and small-town hospitality all summer long.Add these rodeos to your calendar:🐎 Elgin Stampede📍 Elgin📅 July 8–11, 2026🐎 Baker City Broncs and Bulls📍 Baker City📅 July 17–18, 2026🐎 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo📍 Joseph📅 July 21–26, 2026🐎 Farm-City Pro Rodeo📍 Hermiston📅 August 12–15, 2026🐎 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo📍 Heppner📅 August 27–30, 2026🐎 Baker County Fair & Rodeo📍 Halfway📅 September 5-7, 2026🐎 Pendleton Round-Up📍 Pendleton📅 September 16–19, 2026Which Eastern Oregon rodeo is on your summer itinerary?📸 Deb Raney📸 Joni Kabana

Looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of Jul

Looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of July? 🎆 In Eastern Oregon, it’s hard to choose. From rodeos and parades to fireworks and community celebrations, there are plenty of ways to spend the holiday weekend.⭐️ Vale Oregon Trail Days📅 July 1–4Rodeo, parade, family activities and fireworks⭐️ Condon’s Fabulous Fourth of July📅 July 3–4Parade, vendors, live entertainment and fireworks⭐️ Haines Stampede Rodeo📅 July 3–4PRCA rodeo and Fourth of July festivities⭐️ Halfway Fourth of July Celebration📅 July 4Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with live music, food and fireworks at dark⭐️ Thunder at the Peak (Union)📅 July 4Live music, food vendors, family activities and fireworks⭐️ Hines Independence Day Celebration📅 July 4Community celebration with fireworks⭐️ Wallowa Lake Fireworks📅 July 4Fireworks over Wallowa Lake after darkTag someone below that you’d like to go celebrate with. 🇺🇸 📸 Deb Raney

Farmers market season is back again in Eastern Ore

Farmers market season is back again in Eastern Oregon. 🌻Fresh produce, handmade goods, flowers, local treats and small-town charm are filling streets across the region all summer long, starting with spots like the La Grande Farmers Market.Save these market openings for your next Eastern Oregon road trip stop:📍 La Grande Farmers Market🗓 Saturdays beginning May 9⏰ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.📍 Pendleton Farmers Market🗓 Fridays, May – October⏰ 4 – 7 p.m.📍 Baker City Farmers Market🗓 Saturdays, June 7 – Oct. 10⏰ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.📍 Boardman Farmers Market🗓 Mondays, June 2 – Sept. 1⏰ 5 – 8 p.m.📍 Wallowa County Farmers Market🗓 Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend – October⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.📍 Burns Farmers Market🗓 Saturdays, June – September ⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.(Find additional events on their Instagram @burnsmarket) Do you have a favorite market?

What's the song that hits different when you're ro

What's the song that hits different when you're rolling through wide open canyon country? 🎵 From the Painted Hills to Hells Canyon, from the Alvord Desert to high points of the Wallowa mountains, Eastern Oregon road trips deserve an epic playlist. Drop your #1 pick below and start planning your scenic drive out here this spring. 🚗

What started as a small gravel race in Harney Coun

What started as a small gravel race in Harney County has grown into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most rugged endurance rides. 🚴‍♂️⛰️The Skull 60/30 Gravel Grind returns to Burns on June 20, 2026, with 30 and 60 mile route options across Eastern Oregon’s remote high desert landscapes.📍 Burns, Oregon📅 June 20, 2026📝 Registration closes June 15 at 5 p.m. PTTag your riding crew and get registered. 🌄 Link in bio!📸: @bgmichael_images // Brandon McMullen

Shaped over millions of years by volcanic ash and

Shaped over millions of years by volcanic ash and shifting climates, the Painted Hills are one of Eastern Oregon’s most remarkable landscapes. Spring and early summer bring cooler temps, green hillsides and beautiful light for exploring the short trails and scenic overlooks. For an overnight stay, nearby Mitchell makes a great basecamp with lodging, camping and easy access to the monument.Plan ahead, check conditions and take your time. ☀️ 📸 @povoutside

Eastern Oregon is made for the scenic route, where

Eastern Oregon is made for the scenic route, where the topography shifts from rolling wheat fields to rugged canyons, open rangeland and wide desert vistas, making the drive part of the adventure. ☀️ 🌲 Along the way, small towns offer the perfect excuse to slow down. Stop at Grass Valley Country Market for a for a slice of pizza or a sandwich, then keep exploring the backroads and changing landscapes that make this corner of Oregon so memorable.📸 @blindthistle

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