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Not much beats Joseph’s prime location at the base of the Wallowa Mountains.

The city is surrounded by pristine alpine lakes, rivers, canyons and truly wild wilderness. It’s no wonder this town attracts artists. See for yourself downtown at the Joseph Oregon Artwalk, a series of life-sized bronze sculptures, and the creative shops and restaurants on Main Street. Or get inspired on one of the many hiking, biking and skiing trails nearby.

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Nearby Cities: Enterprise, Lostine, Wallowa, Imnaha, Cove

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Wallowa Lake Tramway
Joseph, Eastern Oregon

Joseph Art Walk
Joseph, Eastern Oregon

Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center
Joseph, Eastern Oregon

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Where can we get the best view of the Wallowas?

There is a tramway at Wallowa Lake that goes up 3,700 feet to the summit of Mount Howard. The Wallowa Lake Tramway is the steepest tram in North America and ascends above the Wallowa Lake Village and Wallowa Lake. Taking the gondola gives you some of the most incredible views in Eastern Oregon. Back on…

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April 21, 2016
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Oregon’s Alpenfest
September 24 - 28, 2025
Joseph, Eastern Oregon
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