Eastern Oregon

Calling all adventurers: Rugged Eastern Oregon country wants you. With the soaring peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, hidden river gorges, the deep chasm of Hells Canyon and magical formations of the John Day Fossil Beds, it’s a destination with natural splendor that’s ripe for exploring. Your bold journey begins here.
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Hot Springs of South-Eastern Oregon
Oregon's wide-open high desert is the perfect place to soak under the stars.
A Weekend in La Grande
What’s grand about La Grande? Learn about the charm and history of this small town in Eastern Oregon and get inspired for your next trip, like enjoying local art or taking a dip in Hot Lake Springs.
Wine and Wander in Milton-Freewater
Sun-drenched soils, dreamy farms and mountains make for a fall full of wine and fun in Milton-Freewater. Learn about where to enjoy the local wine, cheese and honey of this Eastern Oregon town.
Guide to Oregon's Steens Mountain
It’s hard not to fall in love with the dreamy images of Kiger Gorge, Wildhorse Lake and the rest of the backcountry wilderness that surrounds Steens Mountain in Southeastern Oregon. Located about a seven-hour drive from Portland, this geological wonder is as removed from city life as can be. That makes it one of Oregon’s most rugged and lesser-visited destinations to backpack, hike, camp, fish and soak up the grandeur.
Epic Guided Trips in Eastern Oregon
Every guide brings something special to Eastern Oregon. Find adventure in the wild backcountry, on horseback through the high desert and floating through a canyon.
Beginner Backpacking Trips in Eastern Oregon
Hikers looking to break into overnight trips can find adventure in Oregon’s wilderness. The Elkhorn and Wallowa mountains, about 6 hours east of Portland, are great places to start. Here are some tips to get you geared up.
Welcome Back to Wallowa Lake
Wallowa Lake is special to many people, for many generations. Plan your trip at TravelOregon.com
Travel Oregon | Oregon te espera, otra vez | Wallowa Lake
Wallowa Lake es especial para muchas personas, durante varias generaciones. Planea tu viaje en TravelOregon.com
10 Awe-Inspiring Places in Eastern Oregon
Grab your camera for these 10 spectacular landmarks in Eastern Oregon.
Ultimate Pendleton Bucket List
It started as “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.” And over the last century, the Pendleton Round-Up has been that and so much more.
Eastern Oregon's Top Festivals
Eastern Oregon’s friendly communities are home to dozens of festivals each year that celebrate the tastiest, quirkiest, wildest adventures you can imagine — from whiskey and music to beer, bikes, broncos and blacksmithing.
6 Secret Campgrounds in Eastern Oregon
If you don’t mind a bit of a trek and a completely off-grid experience, you can find blissful solitude and lots of starry nights in the remote corners of these wilderness areas.
Guide to Women's Bike Rides in Eastern Oregon
These three Oregon Scenic Bikeways make excellent multi-day ladies’ rides.
Relax at Hot Springs in Southeastern Oregon
Intrepid travelers trek to the Alvord Desert in Southeastern Oregon for wildly different reasons. Our personal favorite reason to visit, however, is to soak up the tranquility of the space from one of the two personal soaking pools.