Wallowa Valley Lifestyle 


Wallowa County is located in Northeast Oregon and consists of small towns surrounded by rugged mountains, deep canyons, 53 lakes and 3100 streams. Living in Wallowa Valley offers unique shopping, recreational and tourist opportunities. Tourists and residents can stroll the streets of Joseph , browse the art galleries , gift boutiques , museums, specialty stores or  tour one of the bronze foundries.

Sometimes refered to as the "Switzerland of America," Wallowa county is the gateway to  the Hells Canyon Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, and Wallowa Lake. It is also the site of the steepest gondola ride in the U.S. Outdoor recreation activities include:
hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, hiking, camping, backpacking, horse back riding, pack trips on horse back, white water float trips, photography, site seeing, golfing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, and winter skiing. Explore the story of the Nez Perce and Chief Joseph, one of the most exciting historical stories of the old West.

Take in one of the many seasonal events that make the valley a cultural
treasure.  The Wallowa Valley has something for everyone.

Events include:

  • Chief Joseph Days and Rodeo
  • Wallowa Mountain Cruise Car Show
  • Alpenfest
  • Tamkaliks Tribal Celebration
  • Winterfest & Dog Sled Racing
  • 4th of July Fireworks at the Lake
  • Mountain High Bullnanza
  • Fishtrap
  • Bronze, Blues and Brews
  • Sunrise Antique Tractor Show
  • Red Neck Round Up
  • Hells Canyon Mule Days
  • Lostine Flea Market
  • Ride the Historic RailRoad

Ride the historic Railroad

Ride Oregon's newest excursion train through
Northeast Oregon's most beautiful scenery.  Pass
through rugged canyons, along Wild and Scenic
Rivers and across the Wallowa Valley.  Enjoy
outstanding views of the Blue and Wallowa
Mountains. 
Sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery in
our comfortable lounge chairs in the Pullman cars or
visit at the tables in the dining car during the leisurely ride.
Don't forget to bring your camera and extra film.


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