Pacific Yakima Franklin 101 Lewis 505 241 240 Garfield 12 Clarkston Lewiston 103 Toppenish 5 504 220 Benton Walla Walla Columbia Wahkiakum 395 Lewis 401 4 411 504 West Richland Snake R. 12 82 124 62 22 Richland Waitsburg Cowlitz Grandview Pasco Asotin Astoria 4 129 221 125 62 30 Longview Nez Perce Clatsop Skamania 82 Salmon R. Columbia 730 Troy 503 Milton-Freewater 13 47 Klickitat Flora 503 97 Irrigon 141 14 11 Idaho Clark Hermiston Saint Helens 142 37 Athena Weston Grande Ronde R. 204 53 11 3 Columbia RiverArlington 26 Washington 14 Echo Pendleton 84 14 Rufus Blalock 19 74 Gibbon Minam 140 Rieth 95 6 Washougal 84 Wasco Rock Creek 207 84 Wallowa Imnaha Tillamook John Day River Wallowa 97 Ione Multnomah Morrow PilotOREGON Rock 82 Mikkalo 350 Hood River Moro Lexington Kamela Enterprise 47 219 35 19 Umatilla Tigard Lake Oswego Sherman 206 Union82 Grass Valley Heppner 74 150 m Snake R. 237 Wasco 197 Gilliam Cove Yamhill 206 395150 km 39 216 203 99E 213 Condon 206 Union 219 211 Kent 244 237 18 19 211 Clackamas 26 Lonerock Ukiah Cuprum 22 99W 219 216 Mayville 203 18 Shaniko North Powder Homestead Silverton Cornucopia 22 Keizer Fossil New Meadows Lincoln City Clarno Wheeler 207 Marion Unit Adams Polk 218 19 Halfway Salem Keating 71 Monmouth Spray 30 Monument Granite Brownlee Fruitvale 55 207 19 86 Richland 223 Stayton 1. Baker City 99W Kimberly Hamilton Council 207 Brownlee Res. 226 Long Creek Greenhorn 101 Jefferson 19 Baker 22 Painted John Day Fox 71 Newport Albany Hills Fossil Beds Sheep 7 Mitchell National Rock Grant Cambridge Pacific 20 Monument 395 Bates State Unit Park 26 Ocean 26 Lincoln Linn Antone Dayville John Day Prairie City 245 Benton 99E J 26 97 ohn Da y Riv Sweet Home er Mount Canyon City Washington 34 99W 228 Vernon Huntington 99E Prineville 126 126 26 242 Crook 395 Brogan 201 55 on the road 84 99 Seneca 5 126 126 Payette Payette Gem Bend Izee Silvies Florence 126 Westfall Vale 52 52 Deschutes R. Deschutes Lane Harper 58 20 55 Cottage Grove 20 16 John Malheur R. Juntura 20 44 Eagle Umpqua R. 201 38 Harney 38 Oxbow Res. Boise Burns 55 Meridian Riley Hines Riverside Nampa 138 Canyon 84 Lawen Malheur Ada 58 Crane 78 45 North Bend Day River Harney 138 Malheur L. Coos Wagontire Princeton 42 Douglas 78 Snake R. 42S 78 230 138 Territory 101 31 Jordan Valley 205 42 Rogue R. Arock 78 395 78 227 62 97 232 mid the rippled mountains of the John DayFrenchglen River Owyhee 62 Lake 62 Owyhee R. Klamath Territory, layers of wind-sculpted volcanic ash reveal evidence of prehistoric creatures and ancient Rogue R. seabeds. Deep within forested mountains and 95 Jackson 62 A Agency L. 234 golden canyons, the free-flowing waters of the John Day Sprague R. Curry Josephine River stand alone as the West’s last great undammed 99 140 river basin, and traces of the storied Trail refuse Upper Klamath L. 140 to fade. Here, time travel isn’t just an elusive theory, and 199 238 140 every path140 you take leads to the adventure of a lifetime. 46 66 Owyhee R. 39 140

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A MIGHTY WIND Fossil, Condon, Moro Harness Eastern Oregon’s Aptly named Fossil is a well-known desti- most prolific summer nation for serious rock hounds, budding crop—the breeze—on a archaeologists, and anyone who’s seen an scenic windmill tour. Indiana Jones film. Located due south of Condon (and one hour northwest of the wan white and topping out at nearly Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds 300 feet, with blades that stretch National Monument), this small town boasts out 131 feet, the whirling giants of the renowned Oregon Paleo Lands Insti- S the Biglow Canyon Windfarm—one tute (www.paleolands.org) and its full slate of the largest wind farms in the Pacific of dirt-digging activities. From kid-focused Northwest—siphon off the near-constant science camps to challenging day hikes, the westerly breeze emanating from the staff here offers countless ways to investi- and can generate gate the region’s unique rock formations and enough juice to brighten 120,000 homes. abundant wildlife. Nearby Wheeler High But the turbines here also pull double School (541.763.4146) is also a must-stop for duty as the stars of a series of popular fossil-seekers. Just behind the school, visi- cycling and motorcycling tours. Beginning in Rufus (exit 109 from I-84), a 50-mile route features a chal- Visitors can lenging combined 3,000 feet of elevation wield rock change, wide-open roads, and stunning vistas of turbine-dotted fields, hidden hammers at one canyons, snowcapped volcanoes, loads of of the state’s few wildflowers. Riders can also choose from several publicly acces- routes in Moro, including a nearly 40- sible dig sites. mile route that weaves through ghost towns en route to Grass Valley. Head- ing north on Highway 97 nets a tour of Come spring, an explosion of desert wild- tors can wield rock hammers and brushes at pillow-top mattresses, and private baths, historic Wasco and a curvy descent to the a series of restored structures that now func- flowers sends the wow factor off the charts. one of the state’s few publicly accessible dig rooms here are popular among two-wheeled banks of Columbia River. John Day Fossil Beds tion as the monument’s headquarters. Inside the Clarno Unit, 18 miles west sites—an ancient lakebed rife with petrified enthusiasts looking to tour the surrounding An excellent out-and-back can also be ThePainted Hills—arguably home to of Fossil on Highway 218, you can ogle the oak, alder, maple, and sycamore leaves. ribbons of traffic-light country roads. For orreta, orreta, had in Grass Valley by following Highway National Monument the monument’s most striking scenery—are T Cliffs of the Palisades. Formed by waterfalls In the small ranching and wheat-farming a quick bite, try the fresh sandwhiches at 216 toward Tygh Valley. The route dips Begin explorations of this geologic wonder accessed via U.S. 26 outside of the quaint of cooling lahars (a muddy, volcanic sludge) community of Condon, it’s famous former Sandi’s inside Murray's Condon Phar- a thrilling 1,500 feet in just four miles at the Sheep Rock Unit, located 10 miles western town of Mitchell. Emblazoned with T homas Cobb, some 44 million years ago, these Mars-like residents who are the talk of the town—two mancy (541.778.6481). Across the street, and ends at a historic Indian fishing site northwest of Dayville (north of the intersec- bright bands of oxidized minerals (deposit- pillars glow burnt-orange during sunsets. Nobel Prize winners (Linus Pauling and Darla’s Country Flowers (541.384.4120) on the Deschutes River. Fair warning to tion of Highway 19 and U.S. 26). Here, the ed by countless flows of volcanic eruptions), Nearby, a trio of short hiking trails fans out William Murphy) spent their childhoods offers unique, locally made gifts and an old- cyclists, though: What goes down must Thomas Condon Paleontology Center the hills here don’t disappoint. Follow a around the rocks, including the Clarno Arch here. Residents have plenty else to be proud fashioned soda fountain. On hot days, grab come back up. With any luck, the wind Museum (www.nps.gov/joda) serves as the short boardwalk pathway through the ridges Trail, a quarter-mile hike that leads to the of, too. The handsomely restored 1920s-era an icy snow cone and duck into the historic will be at your back. Maps available at the to examine the brilliant rust-red, deep gold, base of the Palisades and views of a stone Hotel Condon (www.hotelcondon.com) Liberty Theatre (541.384.2120) for first-run Sherman County Historical Museum in and emerald green hues, then hike the short arch scoured out from the rocks and petri- anchors a tidy downtown full of brick store- movies four nights a week. Moro (www.shermanmuseum.org). Finlike Sheep Carroll Rim Trail for a stunning hilltop view. fied logs frozen in the cliff face. fronts. Decked out with hi-def televisions, In Moro, the region’s proud rural lifestyle below by Justin M yers below by Jeffrey above p h Photogra Rock rises more left by at p h Photogra thomas c obb right by

Biglow Canyon than 1,000 feet Windfarm Unearthing fossils at EAT STAY PLAY above the John Wheeler High School Day River. Twist & Shake Hotel Prairie Bates State Park monument’s interpretive center and features This old-fashioned drive-in chan- Gleaming wood beams, comfy Oregon’s newest state park is hands-on exhibits, replicas of primordial nels ’50s-era nostalgia with its antique furnishings, and shiny, awash in colorful scenery— flora and fauna (including a 12-foot-tall made-to-order, griddle-cooked pressed tin ceilings prove that and history. Set along the tropical metasequoia—Oregon’s official state wonders like the “Twisty,” stacked this 106-year-old hotel has aged gracefully. Middle Fork of the John Day River and a pair fossil), and staff-led nature walks. Outside, with smoked ham and cheddar and Don’t expect to be without modern conve- of shimmery creeks, the 131-acre campground, finlike Sheep Rock rises more than 1,000 surrounded by your pick of toasty fries, onion niences, though. Stays in the nine-room space which opened in 2011, repurposes the site of feet above the John Day River, providing a rings, or tots. Thick chocolate shakes and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, an abandoned logging community near the distinctive backdrop for a series of short hik- creamy root beer floats ensure that every meal and an in-house massage therapist. Attrac- and delivers vistas of ing trails near the museum. Visitors can also ends on a sweet note. 433 S Main St, Condon; tions in downtown Prairie City, like the vener- pine-blanketed mountains, quiet meadows, experience an early-20th-century livestock 541.384.3922; www.twistandshakedrivein.com able Oxbow Restaurant & Saloon, and quaint and the placid waters of Mill Pond. www. operation by touring the James Cant Ranch, antique shops are just steps away. 112 Front St, oregonstateparks.com Prairie City; 541.820.4800

eastern OREGON eastern OREGON 26 Visitor Guide 2012 Visitor Guide 2012 27 Welcome to Mitchell john day river territory listings Gateway to the Painted Hills Dining The Round-up Grill Rattray Ranches 209 S Main St 12905 Buckhorn Lane Condon, OR 97823 Condon, OR 97823 Experience our Unforgettable Lands and Infinite Skies! 541384.5100 541.384.4189 wwwroundupgrill.com Wasco House Bed & Sandi’s Soups & Breakfast Catering 715 Armsworthy St 225 S Main St Wasco, OR 97065 Condon, OR 97823 503.341.4450 541.778.6481 www.wascohouse.biz

information Wheeler County Parks Arlington 541.763.2010 Community 541.384.5582 Chamber of www.wheelercounty- Commerce oregon.com/parks.html 541.454.2633 Wilson Ranches City of Mitchell Retreat www.mitchelloregon.us 16555 Butte Creek Road Fossil, OR 97830 Condon Chamber of 866.763.2227 Commerce www.wilsonranches 116 S Main St retreat.com The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Condon, OR 97823 541.384.7777 services Site pays tribute to Chinese American www.condon culture in Eastern Oregon. chamber.org The Times-Journal 319 S Main St Condon, OR 97823 Grant County Cham- 541.384.2421 comes to light inside the standout Sherman to help service the booming gold-mining ber of Commerce 301 W Main St County Historical Museum (www. industry of the American West. shopping John Day, OR 97845 shermanmuseum.org). Like a mini Smithson- The immigrant and pioneer tales continue 800.769.5664 Country Flowers ian, the museum archive includes 16,000 in Canyon City to the south, with a trip to the For more info www.mitchelloregon.us | City of Mitchell www.gcoregonlive.com 201 S Main St Condon, OR 97823 artifacts and photographs as it traces the Grant County Historical Museum (www. John Day River 541.384.4120 global wheat production cycle, introduces gchistoricalmuseum.com). Inside, inspect Territory www.countryflowers native tribal traditions, and relives the jour- gold-mining tools, a frontier jail, a well- CityOfMitchell_EOVA_2012.indd 1 1/9/12 11:54 AM 800.332.1843 condon.com www.johndayriver ney of Oregon Trail settlers. preserved pioneer cabin, and artifacts from territory.com Melanie's Such & one of the region’s earliest breweries. Such Just to the east, the charming storefronts Oregon Paleo Lands 208 S Main St his is a place for adventurous souls; a wonderland of Institute Condon, OR 97823 John Day and of Prairie City beckon visitors. Troves of 333 W Fourth St 541.384.5715 unique shops offer up real-deal western recreating pleasures. Discover a little piece of heaven Fossil, OR 97830 www.suchandsuchstore. wear, antiques, and hospitality in generous 541.763.4480 com Grant County nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains; a www.paleolands.org Named after the river flowing through town, amounts. Discoveries also blast full steam T Oxbow Trade Co. John Day serves as a gateway to the famed ahead at the DeWitt Depot Museum rural, rustic setting of dynamic landscapes, dramatic lodging 303 S Canyon City Blvd Canyon City, OR 97820 John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (541.820.3603). Housed in a red shiplap- geologic formations, sagebrush and juniper dotted slopes Breaking Wind 541.575.2911 and claims one of the most distinctive mu- sided structure, this former 1910 train Lodge www.oxbowwagonsand that command the spirit to stop for a moment and reflect. 64927 Coelsch Road seums in the state—the Kam Wah Chung depot serviced the historic Sumpter Valley coaches.com Moro, OR 97039 State Heritage Site (www.oregonstateparks. Railway and now showcases a diverse array 541.565.0564 Things to www.breakingwind org/park_8.php). This former general store of exhibits, including an impressive collec- See and Do lodge.com doubled as a house of worship, social hall, tion of rocks and minerals and one of the Camp, spend the day hiking or biking diverse trails, play in Oregon Raceway Condon Motel library, and apothecary for hundreds of state’s largest collections of narrow-gauge the forest, fish, float or gold-pan in the pristine John Day 216 N Washington St Park Chinese immigrants who landed in Oregon rail artifacts. Condon, OR 97823 93811 Blagg Lane River. This is gold and cattle country, where people are 541.384.2181 Grass Valley, OR 97039 541.333.2452 authentic and connected to the history of this land. Visit Grant County RV www.oregonraceway. Park & Fairgrounds com The Turning Point one of the five museums and indulge in the rich cultural 409 NW Bridge St John Day, OR 97845 Sherman County Pioneers who reached the banks of the John Day River during the mid- heritage of Eastern Oregon. 541.575.1900 Historical Museum 200 Dewey St 1800s faced a choice: proceed north and eventually load all of their Oregon Hotel Moro, OR 97039 worldly possessions onto a raft and brave the perilous Columbia River, or 541.565.3232 OREGON 104 E Main St turn southwest and test themselves against the Cascade Mountains on Wide open spaces, fresh air and natural wonders, abundant Mitchell, OR 97750 www.sherman W erdinger 541.462.3027 museum.org TRAIL a steep, crumbly road known as the Barlow Cutoff. Portions of each bold wildlife….so what are you waiting for? COME AND STAY A travel path are commemorated throughout Sherman County, including Painted Hills WHILE IN GRANT COUNTY…STILL WILD AFTER ALL THESE Vacation Rentals watch the crux decision point, marked by an interpretative kiosk just east of Mitchell, OR 97750 Wasco at the McDonald Crossing of the John Day River. For an excellent YEARS. 541.462.3921 map of the trail routes and historical markers, visit the Sherman County www.paintedhills vacation.com Historical Museum in Moro (www.shermanmuseum.org). GRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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elcome to the John Day River Territory! The John Day River Territory is your home base Epic Landscapes • Ancient Fossils • for the best that Eastern Oregon has to offer! Spend WUntamed Waterways a day a whitewater rafting or fishing on the John This beautiful part of Oregon is woven together Day River or discovering our geologic past at the by the John Day River, one of our nation’s John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Drive our longest free-flowing river systems, providing you scenic byways to stand awestruck as the Painted Hills with outstanding natural, scenic and recreational shift colors. experiences! Unplug and slow down in our small, friendly Explore our amazing landscapes from the water, communities where everyone still waves. Or we by foot or on horseback. Find yourself on untraveled have some rockin’ good times for you, too! Summer roads perfect for motorcyclists and cyclists (Old West is the perfect time to visit our county fairs, rodeos Scenic Bikeway) or day tripping with awe-inspiring and festivals. vistas and wildlife. Breathe in the sheer beauty and While you’re here, be sure to stop by our incredible quiet of this place. award-winning museums to learn more about our Discover authentic small towns on the Oregon celebrated history – from ancient fossils to Native Trail with quaint hotels, ancient fossils, award- Americans, the Oregon Trail and early homesteaders. winning museums and fun family events. Get ready for your next adventure in the John Day River Territory!

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