Union County Tourism - News Blog

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.

FESTIVALS AND FUN IN NORTHEAST OREGON

Janet — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:27:39 -0700
Here are some highights of the festivals and activities in the next few weeks.

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 ...

"EASTERN EXPOSURE" FEATURED IN THIRD THURSDAY ART WALK

Janet — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:24:45 -0700

"Eastern Exposure" is an exhibit of work by the advanced students of EOU photography professor Kerry Loewen and ceramics professor ...

COUNT ON ANTHONY LAKES FOR PREMIER SPRING SKIING

Janet — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:12:48 -0700

While we in the valley are anticipating spring, we are still watching the snow fall in the magnificent Blues. Ski ...

SIGNS OF SPRING IN NORTHEAST OREGON

Janet — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:07:22 -0700
I was treated to the site and sound of two beautiful swans lifting off the water and flying up-stream.

LA GRANDE GEARS UP TO HOST OREGON’S 2009 STATE FFA CONVENTION

Janet — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:32:29 -0800
Union County FFA instructors and students are busy planning the 2009 Oregon State FFA Convention this March in La Grande.

FISH TRAIN READY TO ROLL IN FEBRUARY

Janet — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:28:58 -0800
Fishermen can ride a train into the roadless Wallowa River canyon, stepping off the train at proven fishing holes.

ELK VIEWING EXCURSIONS PROVE POPULAR

Janet — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:24:15 -0800

The Anthony Creek elk feeding site at the base of the Elkhorn range of the Blue Mountains, near North Powder, has been a busy place since mid-December. TNT Wildlife Viewing Tours reports they have carried over 1,000 elk enthusiasts on their wagon already this season. People are traveling from Boise, Portland, Tri-Cities and beyond, as well as from just down the road, taking advantage of the unique opportunity to see and photograph Rocky Mountain elk from just a few feet away.

The fully accessible wagon (specially built for this purpose a few years ago), loads passengers at the parking area above the meadow feeding site. Then Waylan and Jed, two big, beautiful black Percheron horses, guide the wagon down the hill and into the midst of over 100 feeding elk.

The elk have been cooperating by showing up at the hay feeding site on time and in good numbers; cows, yearling calves, and big antlered bulls. After many years of being the stars of this show, they are used to the activity and the voices of Alice and Susan as the tour guides tell the history of elk in the region and the reason behind the tasty alfalfa meal the elk are enjoying. But don’t worry – they are still wild animals, a barking dog, sudden shout or movement can send them all running for the forest and cover. And, once the snow in the high country begins to melt and fresh grass greens the foothills, the elk will again disappear into the mountains until next winter.

To reach the elk feeding site, take Interstate 84 to exit #285 at North Powder, Oregon, about halfway between La Grande and Baker City. Turn west toward the mountains on River Road and follow the brown wildlife viewing and binocular signs to the site at the base of the magnificent Blues. Tours take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, mid-December through February, departing every half hour. The fee is $7 for adults and $5 for youth.

LA GRANDE PREPARES FOR OREGON’S 150th BIRTHDAY

Janet — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:10:32 -0800
A kick-off event will take place at Eastern Oregon University on February 14, the official anniversary of Oregon’s statehood.