La Grande Oregon Attractions
Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
Come find awesome scenic grandeur in Baker County. The
208-mile drive known
as the Hells Canyon National Scenic Byway is also registered
as an All-American Road. You’ll understand why when you begin
the adventure in Baker City and forge into the majestic
Wallowa Mountains of Northeast Oregon. Hells Canyon, the
deepest canyon in North America, is sharply contrasted by the
10,000-feet-high peaks of the Wallowas. Don’t miss this
trip! Best time to travel these narrow winding roads is
June-October, after
that many of the roads may be closed by snow. Put aside a good
7-8 hours to make
this trip.
Hilgard
Junction State Park
Hilgard Junction State Park is next to
Interstate 84 at its intersection with Highway 244 near the
Grande Ronde River. The park offers camping and daytime
activities amongst the cottonwood and ponderosa pine. The
Grande Ronde River flows through the park, enticing anglers,
rafters and swimmers. Beaver, mink, deer and a variety of
birds inhabit the park area and can be viewed throughout the
year.
Red
Bridge State Wayside
Red Bridge State Wayside lies along
Oregon Highway 244 and offers visitors overnight camping and
daytime opportunities. Situated along the banks of the Grande
Ronde River, the park is forested with ponderosa pine and
cottonwoods. Uncrowded, quiet summer evenings greet campers
and day-users alike. Enjoy a day of fishing or cool off in the
gentle waters of the river.
Wallowa
River Rest Area
This rest area is located in a canyon
alongside the Wallowa River. Fishing is the activity of choice
in the clear, cool medium-sized river. There is abundant
wildlife on the pine and fir tree-laden slopes above the
river. Flowers are abundant in the spring and add to the
beauty of the river as it rushes ever downward.
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