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Local Area Guide

Top 50 Things to See/Do While you Visit Us!

  1. Hike the Wallowa Lake Moraine  
  1. Joseph Rail Riders 
  1. Ride the Tram 
  1. Drive the Barn Tour  
  1. Paddle the Lake in Lite Kayaks  
  1. Horseback ride into the Wilderness 
  1. Mini Golf and Milkshakes at Matterhorn Village 
  1. Disk Golf at Wallowa Lake State Park 
  1. Helicopter Ride  
  1. Visit the Wallowa County Museum 
  1. Farmers Market on Saturdays in Joseph 
  1. Whitewater Rafting  
  1. Fishing Lake, Pond, River and Fly! 
  1. Pick one of many amazing hikes  
  1. Drive to Bogans and stop at the look out
  1. Bike the back roads 
  1. Visit the Hells Canyon Overlook
  1. Imnaha Tavern for lunch or dinner 
  1. Joseph Fly In Air Show in June  
  1. Chief Joseph Days Rodeo at the End of July
  1. Eagle Cap Extreme Dog Races January  
  1. Ski Fergie  
  1. Polar Plunge New Years Day at the foot of the lake
  1. Relax and Read a Book
  1. Dragon Boat Races 
  1. Alpine Fest a Bavarian festival in September 
  1. Tour a Bronze Foundry and check out the Main St Art 
  1. Joseph City Park with Splash Pad 
  1. Go Antiquing through the county  
  1. Take time for a round of Golf  
  1. Ride the Train from Elgin with WURA 
    (might even get to see the train robbery!) 
  1. Thunder at the Lake 4th OF July Fireworks 
  1. Tube on the Lake  
  1. Moonshine Glass to try glass blowing 
  1. Broncs and Bulls Rodeo in June  
  1. Car Shows June and August 
  1. Music classes and festivals 
  1. Mule Days showcasing the wild west 
  1. Visit the historic Wallowa Lake Lodge 
  1. Maxville Heritage Center and Site 
  1. Gold Panning in Joseph 
  1. Axe throwing in Wallowa  
  1. Check out the Buffalo Ranch  
  1. Driving country roads with amazing views  
  1. Drive Hat Point if you are brave enough  
  1. Go Shooting at the gun range 
  1. Watch the County Fair and support local kids 
  1. Tamkiliks Pow wow in July  
  1. Sunrise Iron
  1. Chief Joseph’s Burial Site