Union County Tourism - News Blog

UNION HOSTS ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Janet — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:20:58 -0700

The annual Union Grassroots Festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, in the charming northesat Oregon town of Union.

SHORT DELAYS MAKE BETTER ROADS

Janet — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:50:27 -0700

Summer season in eastern Oregon can seem a little short when it comes to getting highway construction projects completed before ...

North Powder Huckleberry Festival Announces 2010 Schedule

Janet — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:08:16 -0700

Festival Committee Finalizes Plans for Fourth Annual Event.

FESTIVALS AND FUN IN NORTHEAST OREGON

Janet — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:48:45 -0700

Here are some highights of the festivals and activities in the next few weeks.

HEAVY RAINS CAUSE ROAD DAMAGE

Janet — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:02:09 -0700

The recent heavy rains have turned the hillsides and valleys of northeast Oregon a dazzling array of greens and marshes and ...

2010 STATE PARKS DAY - Free Camping At Oregon State Parks This Saturday

Janet — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:15:16 -0700

The 13th State Parks Day arrives June 5 with Free camping and day-use parking at every state park in Oregon part of the celebration.

A DINNER OF TITANIC IMPORTANCE!

Janet — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:27:10 -0700

Watch Foley Station's Web site for information on the 2011 version of their world renowned annual Titanic Dinner.

USER GROUP ATTEMPTS TO RETAIN CHARACTER OF TRAILS ON MT. EMILY.

Janet — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:35:18 -0700

A user group of the non-motorized trail area within the Mount Emily Recreation Area in northeast Oregon has reached an agreement ...

ANIMALS, ANIMALS - EVERYWHERE!

Janet — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:57:18 -0800

If you love viewing birds and animals - both wild and domestic - this is a great time of year ...

STEELHEAD SPECTACULAR BACK ON TRACK!

Janet — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:50:19 -0800

LA GRANDE, OREGON__The popular Steelhead Spectacular fishing train will run this season on a slightly shortened schedule beginning February 20. ...

La Grande Main Street Welcomes New Business to Downtown

Janet — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:32:16 -0800

Baker City's popular wine and gourmet store, BELLA, expands to downtown La Grande.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW ELK UP CLOSE

Janet — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:47:44 -0800

Have you ever seen a living Rocky Mountain elk from just feet away? The majestic animals are usually shy of ...

HALLOWEEN TRAIN WRAPPED UP SEASON WITH FUN

Janet — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:46:30 -0800

The passengers and crew on the Halloween Train seemed to have a great time wrapping up the 2009 season of ...

HAVE A HAUNTED HALLOWEEN!

Janet — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:21:37 -0700

It appears that one successful haunted house experience has spawned a cluster of them in Union County, northeast Oregon. Producers of ...

Restored Texaco Station Open For Business

Janet — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:58:33 -0700

After years of careful restoration retired La Grande priest, Father Hank, the downtown La Grande Texaco is now open for ...

Plan Now for Winter Fun

Janet — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:08:41 -0700

Fresh snow in the mountains of northeast Oregon has residents and visitors alike thinking of skiing, snowmobiles and other winter ...

First Snow of the Season in the Blue Mountains

Janet — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:32:23 -0700

Wow! Last weekend was a big change in weather for northeast Oregon. It snowed a few flakes even down in ...

PLANNING LABOR DAY FUN SHOULDN'T BE HARD WORK!

Janet — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:37:14 -0700

Still haven't decided how to spend your Labor Day Holiday weekend? Well don't work too hard trying to make a ...

GRANDE RONDE STUDIO TOUR HIGHLIGHT OF SEPTEMBER WEEKEND

Janet — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:27:25 -0700

The Grande Ronde Studio Tour takes place September 19 & 20, 2009 in beautiful northeast Oregon. This event is your ...

Excursion Train and Local Chef Plan Historic Roaring 20s Dinner Train

Janet — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:13:13 -0700

ELGIN, OREGON__The Eagle Cap Excursion Train announces a very special addition to its fall schedule. The Roaring 20s Dinner Train departs ...

SUMMER POLO TOURNAMENT COMING TO LA GRANDE

Janet — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:37 -0700

La Grande, OR__Polo in northeast Oregon? Yes! Horses in this region of the state aren't used only for rounding up ...

La Grande Summer Film Projects wants you for 48 hours!

Janet — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:57:25 -0700

The La Grande Summer Film Project is returning for its second year. This year we have adopted the 48 hour competition...

HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL IN NORTH POWDER SATURDAY, JULY 25

Janet — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:50:08 -0700

Summer has finally heated up in northeast Oregon, but the North Powder Huckleberry Festival is the cool place to be ...

NORTH POWDER HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL DESSERT CONTEST INCREASES PRIZES

Janet — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:03:17 -0700

NORTH POWDER, OREGON__The Aramark Huckleberry Dessert Contest and auction, part of the North Powder Huckleberry Festival, is certain to draw a ...

NORTH POWDER HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL - VENDORS WANTED

Janet — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:59:26 -0700

NORTH POWDER, OREGON__The third annual North Powder Huckleberry Festival has room for more craft and food vendors. Crafters and food ...

HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL COOKBOOK AVAILABLE

Janet — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:53:15 -0700
HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL PUBLISHES COOKBOOK FOR HUCKLEBERRY FANS

ATTEND THE NORTH POWDER HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL

Janet — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:34:13 -0700
The northeast Oregon town celebrates its favorite wild berry with a variety of fun and tasty activities.

A SUNNY, NO WAIT! STORMY! NO WAIT! SPRING DAY!

Janet — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:44:41 -0700

A typical spring day in Union County can be full of surprises. This morning, as I enjoyed my lovely drive ...

FRESH SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN!

Janet — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:06:09 -0700

If you still haven't had enough of winter and would like to do some fantastic spring skiing, look no further ...

A TITANIC DINNER UPDATE

Janet — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:49:47 -0700

The following is an update on the artifacts and tidbits of history that will be a part of the magical Titanic ...