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Fall looks especially good on Joseph. 🍁🏔️ Known f

Fall looks especially good on Joseph. 🍁🏔️Known for its bronze art, walkable downtown and location at the base of the Wallowa Mountains, Joseph is a beautiful place to slow down for a fall weekend. Save this guide for an October getaway:WHAT TO DO 🎨• Walk the Bronze Artwalk through downtown• Visit the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture• See the fall colors around Wallowa Lake• Browse Joseph’s galleries, shops and local makers• Choose a nearby hike based on current trail and weather conditionsWHERE TO EAT 🍴• Blue Mountain Donut Company• Embers Brewhouse• Stubborn Mule Saloon & Steakhouse• La Laguna• Arrowhead ChocolatesWHERE TO STAY 🛏️• Kokanee Inn• Jennings Hotel• Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast• Wallowa Lake Lodge’s year-round cabinsOctober is shoulder season, so confirm daily business hours and check current weather, trail access and road conditions before visiting. Tag who you’re bringing to Joseph this fall! 🍁📸 Klancy Poor / @klancy_poor

There’s still so much to see and do this fall acro

There’s still so much to see and do this fall across Eastern Oregon. 🍁 From the Wallowa Mountains in the northeast to the high desert of Harney and Malheur counties, October brings crisp mornings, bright color and plenty of reasons to spend time outside.Add one of these to your fall adventure list:🥾 Hike among changing leaves in the Wallowa Mountains🚲 Bike the trails around Baker City or La Grande🎣 Spend an afternoon fishing along the John Day River after checking current regulations🛶 Paddle near Boardman on a calm fall day 🦅 Watch for migrating wildlife in Harney County🚗 Take a scenic drive through the Owyhee region while roads are dry and openCheck current weather, trail access and seasonal closures before heading out, and pack warm layers for changing conditions.📍 Eagle Cap Wilderness 📸 @dmitrislens

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

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