Oregon Bucket List ~ Eastern Region

Today as it is miserably snowing outside my window, I write of future explorations through Eastern Oregon.

Adrian

• Lake Owyhee State Park: Visit this beautiful lake nestled in a canyon.

Andrews

• Steens Mountain: Hike the largest fault block in North America.

Baker

•  National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: Explore original wagon ruts!

Boardman

• SAGE Center: Explore the region’s agricultural and technological heritage that helped shaped its future.

Hermiston

• Hat Rock State Park: Explore this unique geological wonder.

Jordan Valley

• Pillars of Rome: Another geological wonder to explore.

Kimberly

• John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Learn about the fossils found in the area and also explore Sheep Rock and Painted Hills.

Pendleton

• Tamastslikt Cultural Center: Explore the history of the tribes in the area and the devastation that came to them during westward expansion.

Plush

• Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge: Home to antelope, bighorn sheep, and elk.

Riggins

• Hells Canyon: Explore the deepest river gorge in America.

Union

• Catherine Creek State Park: Hike and camp along a crystal clear creek in this more secluded state park.

Wasco

• Cottonwood Canyon State Park: Great park for hiking and camping.

All attractions can be found in the 2019 Oregon and Eastern Oregon Travel Guides.

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