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Pup in Tow on the Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway

Whirring bicycle wheels and the steady gnawing of puppy teeth against a rawhide bone merge into a peaceful rhythm as I pedal down the two-lane highway, just a handful of miles outside Mitchell. I’m exploring the Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway, Oregon’s newest addition to its official bicycle-friendly routes. Located in Eastern Oregon, the state’s 15th Scenic Bikeway connects the three units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument over 161 miles and tops the state’s total bikeway network to more than 1,000 miles. To... More

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Eastern Oregon , Mitchell , Bicycling , Trip Ideas ,

Tiger Town Brewing

Tiger Town Brewing is a brewery offering family dining, craft beers and cocktails that's located 9 miles from the Painted Hills. Choose from a rotating catalog of seasonal beers as well as guest taps from some of Tiger Town's favorite breweries. Where do they get their name? The little hamlet of Mitchell began to grow up in the narrow bridge creek valley as loggers, gold miners and ranchers settled the area. The main street was known for its rough and tumble frontier life and at... More

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Eastern Oregon , Mitchell , Beer & Breweries , Family Fun , Pet-Friendly Travel , Accessible Travel , Educational Activities , Old West & Oregon Trail ,

Bates State Park

Bike Friendly Business

Bates State Park was once the site of a thriving lumber mill and an adjacent company town set in a lush valley in the Blue Mountains. The mill closed in the mid-1970s. Families--and in some instances their houses--moved to nearby Prairie City and John Day. The mill buildings and town were dismantled; the land sat empty for more than 35 years. The memory of Bates lives on in many of its community members, and the site is now a state park, thanks in large part... More

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Eastern Oregon , Bates , State Parks ,

My wife and I will be traveling by car from Boise to Portland along I-84 in June. We have two or three days for the journey. What highlights do you recommend we consider?

As you may know, the trip from Boise to Portland is roughly a 7-hour car ride, direct. But I have a different idea for you that will take you a bit longer, but what sights and scenery you will see! First, you may want to plan a few hours in downtown Boise. It has come a long way. Then, I recommend you proceed on I-84 into Oregon (you’ll change your watch back 1 hour) until you reach Payette and Highway 26 heading West. From here,... More

Old West Scenic Bikeway

174Mi, Challenging

It’s called “Old West” for a reason – here’s your chance to pedal like a modern-day cowboy, making your way through rangeland, up and down high passes, beside rushing rivers, under a big sky… and stopping in the occasional town to slake your thirst and get some grub.This two- to three-day route offers a cornucopia of terrain and scenery, from ponderosa-pine forests to rushing rivers, from abundant wildlife to hot springs and fossil beds – and some attention-getting climbs. A vast majority of the route... More

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Eastern Oregon , John Day , Bicycling , Road Riding , Bicycling , Old West & Oregon Trail , Wildlife Viewing ,

Marvin’s Guide Service

Oregon State Marine Board

Portland Oregon fishing guide Marvin Henkel owner of Marvin’s Guide Service has been a fulltime fishing guide for over 24 years. Marvin guides over 220 fishing trips annually for Salmon fishing, Walleye fishing and Sturgeon fishing. Depending on the season and waters, conditions Marvin fishes the mouth of the Columbia River all the way up the Beautful Columbia River Gorge around the John Day Dam area. More

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Portland Region , Portland , Guides & Charters , Fishing ,

Gilliam County Historical Museum

The Gilliam County Historical Museum Complex, located right next to Burns Park in Condon, displays several historical buildings with furnished period interiors, including an 1884 Homestead, 1905 Railroad Depot, a 1900 Country School house, a 1900's Barbershop, the old Condon City Hall and Jail, a country church, and finally a large agricultural display building with antique equipment and vehicles. Tours can be customized to fit all ages and special interest for large or small groups. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. At Gilliam County... More

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Eastern Oregon , Condon , Weddings , Native American Culture , Family Fun , Museums , Pet-Friendly Travel , Educational Activities , Old West & Oregon Trail , Photography , Picnicking ,

Arlington

World-class windsurfers aren't the only ones drawn to Arlington.With a prime location on the banks of the Columbia River, Arlington marks the west end of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, a once harrowing obstacle for Oregon Trail pioneers, now an delightful drive. Take a dip in the river at Arlington's main park, check out the tremendous wind turbines, tee off at the golf course or yell “yeehaw!” at the annual rodeo in May. Nearby, the John Day and Deschutes rivers beckon for rafting and fishing... More

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Eastern Oregon , Cities ,

Condon

Condon is a Norman Rockwell–esque small town that sits atop a high plateau just 53 miles south of the Columbia River Gorge. In February, the entire town celebrates its Nobel Laureate Day honoring two local Nobel Prize–winning residents. Fossil, located just south of town, is like a John Wayne movie set. Dig fossils at the high school or begin a tour of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Discover the Oregon Paleo Lands Center for regional natural history displays, maps, guides and travel advice,... More

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Eastern Oregon , Cities ,

Hardman to John Day Fossil Beds

72Mi, Challenging

The John Day Fossil Beds are one of Oregon’s most renowned geological treasures, a world-class collection of sites that paint vivid and colorful pictures of the land’s long history. People come from all over to see the three units of the National Monument – but when they get to the Thomas Condon Paleontological Center at the Sheep Rock Unit, they usually drive in. Ride this route, and you’ll arrive in a completely different style. You’ll alternate between gravel and pavement on this route, but you... More

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Eastern Oregon , Heppner , Bicycling , Gravel Riding , Bicycling ,

Fight Club Guided Fishing

Oregon State Marine Board

Join John Daly for a great day on the water. He'll handle the details so your group can get some quality fishing time on the beautiful NW Oregon waters including the Lower Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. Fight Club Guided Fishing offers fully outfitted fishing trips for Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead and bottom fish.Anglers need a license, lunch and suitable clothing. Everything else is provided. John takes pride in providing safe, clean, and dependable equipment. Should you choose to retain your catch, he can fillet and... More

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Portland Region , St. Helens , Guides & Charters , Fishing , Wildlife Viewing ,

Black Canyon Wilderness

This remote 13,400 acre wilderness offers opportunities for solitude. The major creeks of Black Canyon and Cottonwood bisect the area. Dense thickets of willow and brush follow the stream course. Hillsides are dominated by mixed conifer and stands of park-like ponderosa pine. Ridge-tops are predominantly open sagebrush with some mountain mahogany. Deer and elk are common year round. The lucky observer may also see bear, coyote, mountain lion, or possibly wolverines! Beware of rattlesnakes, especially in stream bottoms.Walk down through geologic time, from the rim... More

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Eastern Oregon , Dayville , Wilderness & Natural Areas , Hiking & Backpacking , Horseback Riding ,

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor

John B. Yeon Scenic Corridor honors a man who gave generously of his time and professional skills. He was one of the principal architects of the Historic Columbia River Highway (US 30); a major portion of the scenic highway joins I-84 westbound at Yeon State Park.Here is a hiker's paradise with a gentle rising trail that permits access to two of the most beautiful and secluded waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge: (lower) Elowah Falls and (upper) McCord Creek falls. Elowah Falls is a 289... More

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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Cascade Locks , State Parks ,

Hoover-Minthorn Pear – Heritage Tree

This Winter Nelis pear tree, planted in 1879, is associated with the boyhood years of President Herbert Hoover. When the 11 year-old Hoover arrived here from Iowa in 1885 to live with his uncle John Minthorn and family, he joined his aunt and cousins in the task of making pear butter. Hoover later wrote that after the ill effects of an almost exclusive pear diet for two days, he could not eat pears again for many years.Location: Hoover-Minthorn House Museum, 115 South River Street, Newberg More

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Willamette Valley , Newberg , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Educational Activities ,

Hi we are planning a trip to Mount St Helens in July. We are coming in from Calgary with two tough girls aged 9 and 11. We will be very close to Oregon, and was wondering what fun things are there to do in Oregon? We had fun last year on the Hiawatha Trail in Idaho. I heard there were volcanoes near the coast? What fun ideas are there for a family visiting Oregon? – Jason W.

I think your girls would really enjoy spending some time hiking a few of the waterfalls along the Historic Highway in the Columbia River Gorge. I spend a lot of time there with my girls (5 and 11). We also enjoy visiting Bonneville Dam and feeding the trout at the fish hatchery there. Further out of the way, but really an adventure my family enjoys, is visiting the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds in Eastern Oregon. It might be worth going out of... More

Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway

161Mi, Extreme

If you’re in central-eastern Oregon with the luxury of time to explore by bicycle, the Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway offers days’ worth of jaw-dropping scenery, challenging ascents and thrilling descents, and small-town hospitality in all directions. This is some of the most spectacular geography and geology in the state, yet it’s lightly populated and visited.Bicycling through the Painted Hills reveals millions of years of history in the layers of earth, one color at a time. The hills get their name from the delicately colored stratifications... More

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Eastern Oregon , Kimberly , Bicycling , Road Riding , Bicycling ,

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

July 17 - 19, 2026

The Jazz Society’s Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is a free concert open to the public and held over three days in mid-July at Cathedral Park at the base of the St. Johns Bridge in the Cathedral Park neighborhood of Portland. Nearing four decades of history, the festival is the longest-running jazz and blues festival west of the Mississippi River.This major musical event in the heart of summer features the region’s best local jazz and blues musicians. It also fosters cooperation and pride in the North... More

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Portland Region , Portland , Fairs & Festivals , Family Fun , Visual & Performing Arts Events , Events ,

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, was established in 1969 for wildlife habitat lost to flooding caused by the construction of the John Day Lock and Dam. The 25,347 acre refuge, located in the arid Columbia Basin of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington astride the Columbia River, includes open water, shallow marshes, backwater sloughs, croplands, islands, and shrub-steppe uplands. Migrating waterfowl, bald eagle, colonial nesting birds, migratory songbirds, resident wildlife and rare and endangered species can be found on the refuge. It is strategically located within the... More

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Eastern Oregon , Irrigon , Boating & Jet Boating , Wilderness & Natural Areas , Fishing , Auto Touring , Hunting , Hiking & Backpacking , Wildlife Viewing ,

Rock Springs Campground

This small campground is convieniently located just off of Forest Road 17. Nestled among pondersoa pine trees, this secluded campground offers a wonderful place for those in search of a quiet place to stay, whether camping or just needing a quiet place to spend the night while traveling from Burns to John Day, Oregon. The campground has light use until big game hunting seasons. Visitors can enjoy fishing in Poison Creek Resevoir, hiking, hunting and horseback riding local trails such as Malheur River Trail #303 and... More

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Eastern Oregon , Seneca , Campgrounds ,

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail

Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge from the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. The trail comprises three disconnected paved paths along stretches of historic Highway 30 — which predated I-84 as the only road connecting Portland and The Dalles. Together the segments provide a combined 12-plus miles of thrilling scenery and spectacular geologic formations. Plan your trip with these trail maps. Bonneville Segment: John B. Yeon to Cascade LocksThe west end of the trail extends from the Elowah Falls trailhead at John B. Yeon... More

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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Bridal Veil , State Parks ,

Big Fish on the Big Columbia River

From 300 feet up, the 4-mile-wide maw of the Columbia River at Astoria is surreal and awe-inspiring. But down on the surface, the scenery gets even better for us anglers as my fishing partner, Trey Carskadon, hooks a salmon. “Hey, hey, first fish of the day,” he yells. Another longtime salmon fisherman, John Krauthoefer, slides the net… More

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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Fishing , Trip Ideas ,

Ditch Creek Guard Station Cab

Overview Ditch Creek Guard Station, located about 27 miles southeast of Heppner, Oregon, is a comfortable little cabin that accommodates six overnight guests, plus additional guests camped in a tent outside. Equestrian campers are welcome and a corral with trough is provided. The guard station was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1930s. It is a classic example of forest building structures of that era and is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. It was used by forest... More

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Eastern Oregon , Heppner , Campgrounds , Camping , Fishing , Hunting , Hiking & Backpacking , Horseback Riding , Wildlife Viewing ,

TAMARACK CABIN

Overview Tamarack Cabin offers outdoor enthusiasts a quaint cabin with epic views atop Tamarack Mountain. The cabin can accommodate four guests, and a short walk through the trees awards a unique opportunity to view miles of the Umatilla National Forest from sunup to sundown. The site was originally used as a fire detection lookout. The original structure was a platform built on a high tree in 1925. It was replaced with a 96-foot Aermotor tower in 1933, and a neighboring cabin was built to house... More

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Eastern Oregon , Kimberly , Other Outdoor , Camping , Fishing , Hunting , Mountaineering , Wildlife Viewing , Backpacking ,

Eagle Creek Overlook Group Campground

Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site is set on a forested bluff above the Columbia River, providing an ideal setting for family gatherings and group events.Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s as a place to view construction of the Bonneville Dam, this site features CCC masonry and offers expansive views of the Columbia River and mountains rising from the gorge. Recreation The Eagle Recreation Area, just a short walk or bike ride away, provides visitors with opportunities for picnicking, hiking and wildlife... More

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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Cascade Locks , Campgrounds , Camping , Hiking & Backpacking , Wildlife Viewing ,

River Trail Guides

Oregon State Marine Board

Join guide Evan Wills for a day of fishing or a family river adventure whitewater rafting on the McKenzie River. More

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Willamette Valley , Springfield , Guides & Charters , Canoeing , Rafting , Fishing , Photography , Wildlife Viewing ,

The Fish House Outdoor Company

Oregon State Marine Board

Your Nestucca River fishing guide specialists, The Fish House Outdoor Company offers guided sport fishing adventures for Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout, throughout Oregon. Join The Fish House Outdoor Company family for a superb day of guided fishing, crabbing, or sightseeing on our beautiful coastal rivers and estuaries. The rivers are the Nestucca River, Three Rivers, Trask River, Wilson River, Tillamook Bay, Santiam River, Upper Willamette River, and many others. More

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Oregon Coast , Hebo , Guides & Charters , Birding , Canoeing , Fishing , Photography , Wildlife Viewing , Backpacking ,

Fishermens Bend

Update September 2020: Campground is closed. The Bureau of Land Management has confirmed that Fishermen’s Bend Campground was heavily damaged by wildfire. Reservation holders with existing reservations anticipating the campground re-opening following the wildfire activity in the area will be refunded in full. Overview: Nestled along a forested curve of the North Santiam River, Fishermens Bend site is popular with both families and large groups. The area offers camping and picnicking facilities, rustic cabin rentals and river access trails. Fishing, boating, swimming and hiking opportunities... More

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Willamette Valley , Mill City , Campgrounds , Boating & Jet Boating , Camping , Bicycling , Hiking & Backpacking , Wildlife Viewing ,

Prineville Reservoir State Park (RV Park)

Scenic beauty, camping and water recreation are at their finest at this high desert park. Mountain waters flowing out of the Ochoco Mountain Range join to form the Crooked River. The river, confined by its canyon and the Bowman Dam, forms the 15-mile long, 3,000-acre Prineville Reservoir. The park comprises the main day-use area and campground, the Jasper Point boat ramp and campground, and numerous drive-in and boat-in primitive campsites along the 43-mile shoreline. More

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Central Oregon , Prineville , Dark Sky , Birding , RV Parks ,

Lee Darby’s Fishing

Oregon State Marine Board

Lee Darby's Fishing pride themselves on providing a fun adventure for all clients. Join Lee Darby's Fishing for an adventurous Tillamook fishing trip on the Trask River, Wilson River, Nehalem River or Tillamook Bay for Tillamook king salmon and steelhead. Their clients say that they are one of the best Oregon fishing guides around for salmon and steelhead. Come fish with Lee Darby's Fishing and experience a true quality of service and a satisfying trip with a friendly knowledgeable Tillamook fishing guide. More

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Oregon Coast , Bay City , Guides & Charters , Fishing ,

Are there campsites near breweries in Eastern Oregon?

There are a few great places that come to mind near my home base where you can camp and be close to the best local breweries out here in Eastern Oregon. There is camping at points all around Joseph, where long running Terminal Gravity has recently expanded to a new taproom, East Fork, while also maintaining its flagship at its original space in nearby Enterprise. In La Grande there is camping at Morgan Lake and Fox Hill, close to my local favorite, Side A Brewing. Then just... More