Road Trip: Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo and Heppner

Just south of US-84 and the Columbia River in Eastern Oregon lies land rich in history and agricultural tradition. The off-the-beaten-path towns located here are well worth a side trip for the unexpected discoveries you’ll find. This route through Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo and Heppner opens up a world of wildlife and watermelons, of Oregon Trail…

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: City of Heppner by Joni Kabana

Heppner

Heppner is a quiet place whose rolling hills and Blue Mountain Scenic Byway make for fantastic fall cycling.

It’s home to 6,200 acres of riding, snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. Take the Morrow County Courthouse tour; view the largest mural painted by a single artist west of the Mississippi on the Farm Museum; or visit the Flood Memorial, also the site of the annual Dinner at the Cemetery, where the stories of early inhabitants, from Irish to Chinese, can be heard.

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  • Road Trip: Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo and Heppner

    Just south of US-84 and the Columbia River in Eastern Oregon lies land rich in history and agricultural tradition. The off-the-beaten-path towns located here are well worth a side trip for the unexpected discoveries you’ll...
  • Blue Mountain Scenic Byway

    Back through pioneer history, up through the incredible scenery. An alternative to I-84 for east-west travelers between Arlington and Baker City. Charming towns dot the route, and outdoor recreational opportunities abound along the eastern leg.
  • Guide to Women’s Bike Rides in Eastern Oregon

    I’m a mountain biker at heart. I love being in the woods on my bike, and I’ve completed a few long, multi-day off-road mountain bike tours, such as the Great Mountain Divide Bike Route, a...
    Katy Bryce, Guest Author
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