*NEW* SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS
SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOURS
Explore corners of Eastern Oregon through our new self-guided audio tours. These immersive experiences let you travel through time and place — all on your own schedule. Whether you're a curious local or a first-time visitor, each tour offers a deeper connection to the people, history, and culture that makes Eastern Oregon unique!
Discover the Storied Streets of Echo’s Historic Downtown
The town of Echo, Oregon, has seen centuries of history unfold. On this walking tour, you’ll find out how the area was stewarded by the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes, then further shaped by westward expansion, before becoming the charming tree-lined haven it is known as today.
The tour follows a circular route and starts at Fort Henrietta Park along the Umatilla River. As you meander through Echo’s compact downtown, you’ll pass historic buildings dating from its boom years. Your narrator – speaking as if from the 1880s when the railroad transformed Echo – will guide you back in time to meet characters who shaped the community, like Native cattlemen, Oregon Trail travelers, and Chinese railroad workers.
Descubre las Históricas Calles del Centro de Echo
La ciudad de Echo, Oregón, ha visto su desarrollo en siglos de historia. En este recorrido a pie, descubrirás, cómo la zona fué administrada por las tribus de Cayuse, Umatilla y Walla Walla y cómo su expansión hacia el oeste la moldeó aún más, antes de convertirse en el encantador paraíso arbolado que es hoy.
El recorrido sigue una ruta circular que comienza en el Fuerte Henrietta a orillas del río Umatilla. Al recorrer el pequeño centro de Echo, pasaremos por edificios históricos que datan de sus años de auge. El narrador se expresa como si estuviera en la década de los 1800’s cuando el ferrocarril transformó a Echo, los guiaremos en un viaje por el tiempo para conocer los personajes que moldearon esta comunidad como los ganaderos nativos o bien, los viajeros de la ruta de Oregón, así como los trabajadores chinos del ferrocarril.
Legends of Pendleton: Figures, Myths, and the Spirit of Resilience
Pendleton, Oregon, is home to the Pendleton Round-Up, one of the nation’s largest and most renowned rodeos. While the Round-Up is an important cornerstone, there is so much more to Pendleton’s heritage and timeless Western charm. On this walking tour, you’ll hear local myths and stories about legendary characters while getting to know a town where reality outshines folklore.
The tour starts at the Heritage Station Museum, a restored railroad depot. You’ll weave through downtown’s historic brick buildings, many of which once hid basement speakeasies and upper-story brothels. Along the way, you’ll see bronze statues commemorating some of Pendleton’s notable figures.
You’ll learn how the community has demonstrated remarkable resilience time and time again, from the growth of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation into one of the region’s biggest employers, to the preservation of downtown in the face of fire and catastrophe. The tour ends on the bridge over the Umatilla River, where salmon have returned after being completely eradicated, thanks to restoration efforts led by the Tribes.
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