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From the River
to the Mountains
It would be hard to miss the greatest land
feature of this part of Eastern Oregon. The
Columbia River has long been the subject of
tall tales, songs, and dreams. It tumbles out of
Canada, draining parts of four states and two
provinces, giving and taking life as it journeys
to the Pacific Ocean. It is the lifeblood of the
region’s farmers, the roadway of barges and
riverboats, and the sacred pathway for a salmon’s
migration. It influences the lives of every creature
that passes within miles of its shores, and its
stories trickle into every other tale of the region.
In spite of the magnitude of the majestic river,
it takes more than just the eyes to fully appreci-
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ate this region. Be prepared to use all of your
senses to experience this gateway to eastern
Oregon. Listen to the rhythm of the ancient
language and songs of the Umatilla, Cayuse,
and Walla Walla. Watch the timeless Columbia
River roll past, murmuring stories of native
people, Lewis & Clark, and the Oregon
Trail migration. Taste a mountain huckleberry, salmon smoked in the open air, and
barbecued steak hot off the grill. Notice the
sweet smell of row after row of onions freshly
plucked from the field and huge poplar
plantations. Oregon’s written history began
here—and food for her future grows here.
Let’s Get Started!
We experienced
the culture and
history of the
area at a Native
American pow
wow. The people
were so friendly
and the colors so
beautiful. Jennifer
loved the horses.
courtesy Wildhor
se Resort & Casino
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Established Scenic Byways or Backcountry Byways:
• Blue Mountain Oregon Scenic Byway or the “Blue Way”
• Battle Mountain Forest Scenic Corridor
Like No Other Place:
• The Willow Creek Roller-Compacted Concrete Dam
• Pendleton Underground
• Pendleton Woolen Mills
• Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Hall of Fame
• China Creek Golf Course
• Lone Rock Church & Historic Jail
• Columbia River Heritage Trail
• Hat Rock Lewis & Clark Site
• Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
• Historic Condon & Powell Book Store
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tugs the emotions as you follow via Interstate
84 the route Lewis & Clark took down the
Columbia River. Hardy grasses, flowers and
shrubs, diverse wildlife and abundant fisheries,
and the remarkable people the Expedition met
here are still very much a part of the region’s
character. The huge rimrock walls that hug
the road when you drop from the high desert plateau down to the river once
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Suggested Number of Days: 3 to 5 days
Best Time of Year: Spring for the greens; fall for the yellows, oranges, bright reds
Road Condition Considerations: Most roads suggested are two-lane,
Oregon State Highways or U.S. Forest Service maintained. However,
some side trips are on gravel roads. Please check with the Visitor
Information services before you travel. (Listed on centerfold map.)
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Day One: Boardman and Condon
Boardman is a great jumping-off point for
visitors to Eastern Oregon. This little town has
grown quite literally from a “wayside” stop in
1962 to a bustling industrial and recreational
destination. With the mighty Columbia River at
its back door, the Boardman area offers a wide
variety of water-related sports and activities, as
well as a beautiful marina. This portion of the
river is famous for the fighting Walleye bass.
The local shop owners can offer tips for catching
them! Information about the area can be found
at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce.
(541-481-3014; www.visitboardman.com)
Roads To Take: Start this journey at Boardman and travel west on I-84 to
Arlington, then south on Hwy. 19 to Condon; turning east on Hwy. 206
travel 19 miles to Lone Rock. Follow the signs to Eightmile heading
north, then east again to Hardman, and northeast to Heppner. Roam the
Blue Mountain Scenic Byway east to Ukiah, north on Hwy. 395 to Pilot
Rock, and make your next stop in the Round Up City—Pendleton. Next
head north on Hwy. 11 to Athena and Milton-Freewater, up to Walla Walla, Washington, and follow Lewis & Clark down the Columbia River on Hwy.
730. Continue following the river past Umatilla to view the McNary Dam
and Pacific Salmon Visitor Center, then return heading east, then south, to
Hermiston on Hwy. 395, and finally close the loop by ending in Pendleton.
sheltered covered wagons and horsemen
traveling the Oregon Trail.
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Today, Arlington is a watersports enthusiast’s dream! Windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing,
and fishing can all be enjoyed on the river (also
known as Lake Umatilla, a 78-mile-long reservoir). Stop for a swim and a picnic on a hot
day, or plan to stay the night in a developed
campground. Golfing at the award-winning
China Creek Golf Course is always exciting,
and will prove to be a challenge for any level of
golfer (541-454-2000).
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Known for water-based recreation, Arlington
also hosts the new Big River Art in the Park
Festival in June. This celebration features
regional artists, musicians and vendors showcasing their talents alongside the beautiful
Columbia River. The festival culminates with
fireworks at dusk reflecting off the river’s edge.
It’s a sight worth seeing.
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This area offers open spaces with incredible
views and friendly folks to welcome you. The
locals say “Oregon as it once was” still exists in
Eastern Oregon! The climb from the Columbia
River’s edge to rolling wheat lands is steep and
Child exploring rock
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county, LEON WERDIN
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winding. Traveling south on Hwy. 19 towards
Condon, notice the texture of the land, with
miles of grain fields dropping into creek bottoms and old homesteader cabins. A stop in
Condon is like a step back in time. Life moves
more slowly here. Have an old-fashioned soda
at Country Flowers, home of the only annex
to the world-renowned Powell’s Book Store of
Portland. You will find just the right gift
to take home. Or catch a first run movie
at the Liberty Theatre. You will begin to
slide into the pace of the locals. There is
time for a smile here and plenty of time to
explore the historic district and the renovated Hotel Condon ( 541-384-4624).
Fly in and the hotel will even pick you up.
e Condon is a wonderful home base for
hunting and fishing opportunities, including elk, mule deer, and upland game
bird hunting. A number of outfitters and
hunting reserves operate out of this area.
(Condon Chamber of Commerce, 541384-7777)
e Located just 21 miles southeast of
Condon, you will head east on Hwy. 206
to find the fascinating town of Lonerock.
This tiny, and I mean tiny, community is pretty much the same as George
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Columbia Gorge,
ERIC VALENTINE
Boone (Daniel Boone’s cousin) found it 130
years ago. A number of the original buildings
have been renovated, including the Lonerock
Community Church, standing proudly in
front of the rock for which the town was
named. Local artisans display their wood, wool,
fine art, photography, and local and historic
information in the preacher’s original office
Side Trip to My Favorite
Ghost Town…Hardman
About 25 miles southeast of Heppner rests
the little ghost town of Hardman. Walk down
the deserted street and let your imagination
take you to a time when the community was
filled with life. Stand in front of the old dance
hall and listen quietly. On the whisper of the
wind, is that a honky-tonk piano playing “I’ll
Take You Home Again Kathleen?” It’s easy to
imagine a shy young man, crisp white shirt,
red kerchief around his neck, asking the girl
with long, curled hair to dance. Tomorrow
the ghosts will all return to work the fields
and move the sheep, but tonight they dance!
and parsonage next door to the church. Nearby
you will find the Lonerock jail, which records
show did not receive frequent use due to the
upstanding civility of the town’s Methodist and
Episcopalian residents. Lonerock’s population
swells over the Memorial Day holiday as the
descendants of the early-day pioneers return to
pay respects and remember the heritage
e As you depart Lonerock, head north to
Hwy. 206 and down to Hardman.
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Books and Brochures: Lewis & Clark on
the Columbia River brochure; Undaunted
Courage by Stephen Ambrose; The Oregon Trail
Transforming the West brochure; Oregon’s
Scenic Byways brochure.
e Traveling south from Hardman, move
into the 21st Century and hop on your offroad
vehicle or snowmobile to explore over 6,200
acres. The Blue Mountain OHV Park
is located just 32 miles south of Heppner
on Hwy. 207 and offers great camping
opportunities, along with miles of trails for
all types of adventures (541-989-9500).
e Wear green in Heppner—this is the heart
of Irish country! With a 20-foot shamrock
smack in the middle of town, it is hard to miss
the community’s Irish heritage, made even
more evident during the annual St. Patrick’s
Day ‘Wee Bit o’ Ireland celebration. This
is where rural is for real! Heppner gives an
impression of true Americana, as familiar as a
Norman Rockwell painting and as comfortable
as Grandma’s kitchen. Step back in time at
the Morrow County Museum, where artifacts
and murals recreate the lives and activities of
the settlers. Swing by the Morrow County
Courthouse, which was built in 1902 of
beautiful blue basalt stone.
e Visit the 1903 Flood Memorial commem-
orating the flood that killed over 200 people
and nearly devastated the entire town. Many
of today’s inhabitants had relatives lost in the
great tragedy. Shopping in Heppner includes
a variety of offerings from lattes to antiques.
When the Main Street sidewalks were recently
reconstructed, artifacts including old coins and
gun shells from famous shoot-outs were discovered (Heppner Chamber of Commerce, www.
heppner.net/chamber).
Day Two: Heppner to Pendleton
e Depart Heppner, following the signs for
Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. Above the
town, you will pass Willow Creek Dam, the
nation’s first roller-compacted dam. The reservoir offers fine fishing and water sports, plus
excellent camping opportunities. Follow the
rafting the john day river, LEON WERDINGER
Blue Mountain Scenic Byway toward Ukiah.
Climbing into the Blue Mountains, watch for
mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, pine squirrels,
chipmunks, and the ever-present raptors. This
area relies on harvesting timber and grazing,
so watch for cattle and horseback riders.
Cutsforth County Park, which is located
at the boundary of the Umatilla National
Forest, offers camping, fishing, hiking, and
excellent equestrian trails. Stop for a hamburger or sizzling steak at a café in Ukiah.
If you visit in the spring, drink in the
beauty of fields of wildflowers like Indian
paintbrush, lupine, lady slippers and cats’
ears. Ukiah-Dale Forest State Park makes
a great ‘base camp’ for fishing, camping,
mountain-biking, and hiking during summer months. Hunting opportunities and
winter snow sports are also abundantly
available. Consider a side trip a few miles
east on Hwy. 244 to Lehman Hot Springs
(541-427-3015) for a refreshing dip.
e Head north on Hwy. 395 through
(800-547-8911) to Pilot Rock, home of The
Bike Pit the 32 acre Motocross & OHV Park.
Continue north on Hwy. 395 to Pendleton,
the Round-Up City!
Be a Kid Again!
Remember how fun it was to get your hands,
up to your elbows, in finger paints, to make
your own play dough, or to marvel at the
universe as you learned about the stars?
Rediscover these feelings with your kids at
the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon
(541-276-1066). Then get sidetracked inside
Pendleton’s historic railroad depot and the
Heritage Station Museum (541-276-0012).
The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce can
give you complete information on the many
attractions and activities of the area. (501 S.
Main Street; 800-547-8911;
www.pendletonchamber.com)
the Battle Mountain Scenic Corridor
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plied summer grazing for thousands of bands
of sheep, which were sheared every spring. (A
band usually consisted of anywhere from 1,000
to 1,500 head of sheep.) Area sheep ranchers
needed a market for their wool. The Pendleton
Woolen Mills began filling that need in 1909,
producing popular trading blankets. The mill
continues to produce robes, shawls, and blankets
with distinctive Indian-inspired designs. Shop in
the salesroom, which showcases shirts, bags, and
ladies wear at reasonable prices. A free guided
tour of the mill’s blanket weaving operation is
also available.
e The final stop for today will be the
Tamástslikt (Tah-mahst-slickt) Cultural
Institute, operated by the Confederated Tribes
of the Umatilla. Located just east of Pendleton
off I-84, this is the only Oregon Trail interpretive facility that was built by native people to
share their story of life as it was, is, and will be.
Enjoy a snack in the Kinship Café, then listen
to the fascinating adventures of Coyote, hear
the stories of Tribal history, and explore the
Tribe’s visions for the future. For the golfer,
the Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s 18-hole,
championship golf course offers a great challenge in the beautiful setting at the base of
the Blue Mountains. Or, try your luck at the
casino, the Pacific Northwest’s highest paying. (800-654-9453; www.tamastslikt.org or
try www.wildhorseresort.com)
, courtesy
Pendleton Rodeo
Wildhorse Resort
e After harvest in 1910, a group of area
ranchers got together to prove whose hands were
the best for braggin’ rights. The event grew into
the largest four-day rodeo in the country...the
world famous Pendleton Round-Up & Happy
Canyon Pageant. Always held the second full
week of September, the Round-Up is your
chance to be a cowboy for a week and get into
the pageantry and excitement of the parades, the
Pro-Bull Riding Competition, and all the ropin’,
ridin’ and dancin’ you can handle! Get a feel
for the rodeo’s history at the Round-Up Hall
of Fame which is open all year, but by appointment during winter months.
e If you prefer something other than
‘cowboy culture,’ visit the Pendleton Center
for the Arts to enjoy their gallery and gift shop
and to find out more about other opportunities, such as live theatre or an Oregon East
Symphony concert. A visit would not be complete without a bit of shopping. With numerous antique stores and many unique gift shops
ranging from crystal to blue jeans, you will find
something memorable to take home. Finish this
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& Casino
busy day enjoying the hospitality of one of the
bed and breakfasts located in historic homes, or
at one of the many fine hotels. Choose a meal
to remember, from scrumptious Northwest
cuisine to hearty cowboy grub, and top off the
evening kickin’ up your heels with the locals at
a night spot. Pendleton…What a kick!
Day Three: Wild & Wooly Pendleton
e Pendleton was widely known for its
wild side, and a visit to the Pendleton
Underground Tours will tell you what
it was really like. (800-226-6398;
www.pendletonundergroundtours.com)
With Pendleton’s extensive system of underground tunnels, life below the streets included
card rooms, wash houses, meat markets, an ice
cream company, and speak easy establishments.
The hotel above served clients as the “Cozy
Room” bordello. Big-hearted Miss Stella was
boss, but was still well-respected in the greater
community!
e A trip to this area must include a stop at
the Pendleton Woolen Mill. (800-568-3156;
www.pendleton-usa.com) The region once sup-
Day Four: Lewis & Clark
After a great steak dinner and comfortable
night’s rest in Pendleton, hit the road for
more adventure. Travel northeast on Hwy.
11 to Athena, Weston, and Milton-Freewater.
If the Irish were in Heppner, the Scots are in
Athena. The annual Caledonian Days takes
place each July and incorporates traditional
games such as caber tossing and sheep dog trials that celebrate the Scottish heritage of the
area. The little town of Weston is worth a short
side-trip. Beautiful brick buildings make up this
plateau sheep town. Take a side-trip out
of the valley floor on Hwy. 204 for spectacular
views of the immense Columbia River Plateau.
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e On to Milton-Freewater, home of the
Muddy Frogwater Festival. Stop at the Frazier
Farmstead (541-938-4636). Built in 1892, this
farm boasts a fine collection of antique furniture, farm equipment, and the Thomas McCoy
cabin, which is the oldest known structure in
the county.
e The area is known for its fabulous apples,
pears, asparagus, and wine grapes. If it’s the
right time of year, stop at one of the many fruit
stands and enjoy the goodness of the harvest.
Clark’s journey by following Hwy. 730 west
past Umatilla to Irrigon. Stop by the Umatilla
National Wildlife Refuge, where the auto
tour route offers wildlife viewing platforms,
interpretive information, and landscapes that
were viewed by Lewis & Clark 200 years ago.
The Irrigon Marine Park and McNary Dam
Overlook also offer glimpses into the activities
of the Expedition at these locations.
e Salmon are an integral part of the lives of
the Native Americans in this area. Learn about
the salmon recovery program from spawning, to the ocean, and back, at the Pacific
Salmon Visitor Center, located at McNary
Dam. Umatilla was a major shipping port for
goods and livestock down the Columbia River.
Originally known as Umatilla Landing, it
provided a more “socially acceptable” lifestyle
for its citizens than did the wild town of
nearby Pendleton!
e Turn right onto Hwy. 207 toward
Hermiston, the watermelon capitol of the
world. For a real treat, stop at a roadside stand
and wrangle up some of that delicious fruit.
e The Maxwell Siding Railroad Display
includes several restored railroad cars and the
very unique 1910 Cooke rotary snowplow.
Hermiston is home to the Umatilla County
Fair & Farm-City Pro Rodeo held every
August, celebrating the agriculture of this
region. Yes, you DO smell french fries and
potato chips, cooking at one of the nation’s
largest french fry plants. To learn more, take
an agricultural tour, offered through the
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On Hwy. 12 West, follow the signs through
Walla Walla, to Hwy. 730 and back to the
Columbia River. Watch the rock formations
along the river for the Two Sisters, the Wallulla
geological formations. These stone pillars are
the subject of the tribal coyote stories and
legends you heard at Tamástslikt and are
mentioned in the journals of Lewis & Clark.
Hat Rock is the last stop. While on the final
leg of the Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1805,
Clark named this point due to its resemblance
to a hat. Interpretive signs tell the story of the
expedition. Imagine floating past Hat Rock
in a five-man canoe, with 200 miles of wild
Columbia River ahead of you to navigate.
making s’m
ore
the region, travel into Washington State. See
firsthand where the Whitmans established their
mission in 1836, and hear the stories of the
incident that later took the lives of Marcus
and his wife, Narcissa. Both the Whitman
Mission and Fort Walla Walla Complex
are worth a look.
golfing at wildhorse resort and Tamastslikt cultural institute, eric valentine
e To round out historical perspectives of
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce
(541-567-6151).
the Oregon Trail site at Wells Springs, then
return to Pendleton.
pioneers and the Oregon Trail on Hwy. 395
South. Stop at Fort Henrietta and at the Echo
Museum, housed in an 1890s bank building,
to learn about the lives of those hearty souls
who first came west on the Oregon Trail and
then returned to farm and run livestock in the
Echo area. Take a short trip to Ione and visit
own epic journey is completed. Touched by the
mighty Columbia, the rich land, the people and
the environment, you simply must return to
explore some more!
e From Hermiston, pick up the route of early
e From the River to the Mountains—your
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BUSINESS LISTINGS
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Historic Hotel Condon
202 S. Main St. 800-201-6706/541-384-4624
Historic charm with modern amenities.
hotelcondon.com
Hamley SteakHouse
8 SE Court Ave.
541-278-1100
Open 7 days a week 11:00 a.m. to closing for lunch
and dinner. hamley.com
Pendleton
Where to Shop
Condon
NEIGH-bors Horse Motel and B&B
543 NW 21st St., 541-276-6737
A horse of a different color! Located in a newly built
air-conditioned and fully equipped barn, this B&B has
all the western ambiance you’re looking for. Horses
and well-behaved dogs are welcome, and breakfast
fixin’s are provided for you. Quiet, safe, hospitable.
neigh-bors.com
Oxford Suites
2400 S.W. Court Place
877-545-7848
Affordable comfort, Full buffet breakfast, evening reception, DSL, wireless, indoor pool, spa, exercise room and
much more. oxfordsuitespendleton.com
The Pendleton House B&B
800-700-8581
311 North Main St.
541-276-8581
1917 Italian renaissance home, with original wall paper
and draperies. Elevator accesses 5 rooms upstairs. Full
gourmet breakfast. Afternoon refreshments available. WIFI
accessible. pendletonhousebnb.com
Red Lion Hotel
541-276-6111
304 S.E. Nye Ave.
800-Red-Lion
Full service hotel with meeting space, restaurant and
lounge. redlion.com
Rugged Country Lodge
1807 SE Court Ave.
877-7RUGGED
When the road leads to Pendleton. . . Dream Soft at
Rugged Country Lodge Bed-and-Breakfast Quality
Motel Value. Down bedding. Elite pillow-top mattresses. Free wireless. Expanded gourmet continental
breakfast. ruggedcountrylodge.com
Pendleton
Pendleton
Pendleton Woolen Mills
1307 SE Court St.
800-568-3156
Mill tours available daily. Retail sales of mens and
womens clothing, and blankets. pendleton-usa.com
What to See & Do
Echo
City of Echo Historical Sites 541-376-8411
I-84 Exit 188 10 Nat’l historic bldgs, 3 museums, Oregon Trail
sites, Arboretum, Railroad museum, historic cemetary, Antique fire equipment. An America in Bloom
City. echo-oregon.com
Echo Hills Golf Course
541-376-8244
I-84 exit 188, 420 Golf Course Rd.
Scenic 9 hole course overlooking Umatilla River
Valley, Pro shop, snack bar, driving range, cart rentals, affordable rates. Open year round.
Pendleton
Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon
800-457-6336 (for tickets)
A week long celebration, 4-day PRCA rodeo, Happy
Canyon Indian Pagent; and two parades. Sept 10–13
pendletonroundup.com
Services You
Might Need
Pendleton
Pendleton Convention Center
1601 Westgate
1800-863-9358
24,000 Sq ft, 9 breakout rooms, inhouse catering,
seating 5,000. pendleton.or.us
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541-276-8581
Located in a newly built
air-conditioned and fully
equipped barn. Horses
and well-behaved dogs are
welcome, breakfast fixin’s
are provided for you.
neigh-bors.com
Neigh-bors Horse Motel & B&B 541-276-6737
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10-13,2008
800-457-6336 ~ September
www.pendletonroundup.com
What a Kick! We kicked back and kicked
up our heels in Pendleton! Listed for the past three years as
one of the top 10 Western Towns by True West magazine,
Pendleton’s true western hospitality, rich history, traditions
and craftsmanship from the Native American and Cowboy
cultures were evident everywhere. We enjoyed the unique
attractions, friendly and affordable lodging choices, great
dining experiences and active nightlife. We had fun shopping,
played at the super water park, and took advantage of the
seemingly endless outdoor recreation options in the nearby
Umatilla National Forest. We also enjoyed the wonderful
symphony orchestras, several art galleries, great museums and
the Crow’s Shadow Institute. There were so many choices, we
left saying “What a Kick!” We’re already planning our next
visit, using Pendleton as our base camp again.
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Oxford Suites
2400 SW Court Place - 877.545.7848
www.oxfordsuites.com
Pendleton Chamber of Commerce
800.547.8911 • info@pendletonchamber.com
www.pendletonchamber.com
ECHO HILLS
GOLF COURSE
420 Golf Course Rd.
Echo, OR
541-376-8244
TAKE I-84 EXIT 188
& FOLLOW SIGNS
A challenging,
Scenic 9 hole Par 72
Golf Course
✔Affordable Rates
✔Pro-Shop
✔Snack Bar
www.echo-oregon.com
a wonderful area for bird watching,
l.l. eytchison, tules nw
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Umatilla County
Where trails converge!
Water Trails
Travel the water tra
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River. From the Po
Umatilla Marina
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Park the region is
water enthusiasts.
a haven for
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other water lovers
herfolk, and
will find warm we
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river for their wa
and plenty of
ter fun!
Umatilla County
Visitor Information
Adams
541-566-9380
McNary Dam & Pacific
Salmon Visitors Center
McNary Lock & Dam/McNary Beach
www.nww.usace.army.mil/html/pub/pi/
navigation/mcnary.htm
Athena
541-566-3862 • www.jhmand.com/athena
Echo
541-376-8411 • www.echo-oregon.com
Helix
541-457-2521
Hermiston
541-567-6151 • www.hermistonchamber.com
Milton-Freewater
541-938-5563 • www.mfchamber.com
Oregon Parks and
Recreation
www.oregonstateparks.org
Pendleton
541-276-7411 • www.pendletonchamber.com
Pilot Rock
541-443-2811 • www.cityofpilotrock.org
Chamber of Commerce: 541-443-5832
Wilderness Trails
The Blue Mountains offer a number of recreational opportunities
including horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, camping,
fishing, and scenic drives and a variety of winter sports.
Stanfield
541-449-3831
Umatilla
541-922-3226 • www.umatilla.org/city.htm
Weston
541-566-3313 • http://westonchamber.bmi.net
Umatilla County
www.co.umatilla.or.us/region.htm
Umatilla National Forest
541-278-3716 • www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma
Historic Trails
Traverse the trails of the local Native Americans, explorers
and settlers or visit one of Umatilla County’s museums,
like Heritage Station in Pendleton.
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