There’s a few things going on in that area in August, like the Back Country Bash in Joseph (July 31-Aug. 1), the Wallowa County Fair (Aug. 1-8), and the Wallowa County Stock-Growers Ranch Rodeo (Aug. 15). You’ve got some beautiful scenic drives, like the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, or you could ride the Wallowa Lake Tramway to the top of Mt. Howard for the best view of Wallowa Lake you could possibly ask for (and some gorgeous hiking trails!).