Pack the treats, leash up your adventure buddy and make Eastern Oregon your Memorial Day weekend playground. 🐾☀️
Whether your pup loves mountain air, open spaces or chasing sunsets, this is the season to get out and explore together.
🐶 Where are you and your trail buddy headed first?
📸 Ina McLean (FB)
One of Eastern Oregon’s most iconic summer experiences is back in season 🐎 Dusty arenas, small-town parades, bronc riding and long-running Western traditions make rodeo season worth planning a trip around.
Save these dates:
📍 Eastern Oregon Livestock Show & Rodeo | Union 🗓 June 7–14
PRCA rodeo, horse racing, parades and a classic cowboy breakfast.
📍 Vale 4th of July Rodeo | Vale 🗓 July 2–5
Small-town rodeo spirit with holiday weekend energy.
📍 Elgin Stampede | Elgin 🗓 July 8–11
One of Eastern Oregon’s beloved hometown rodeos.
📍 80th Annual Chief Joseph Days | Joseph 🗓 July 22–25
World-class PRCA rodeo set beneath the Wallowa Mountains.
From hometown arenas to legendary events, summer in Eastern Oregon is about to come alive. Which one’s on your list?
📸 John Laptad (FB)
Happy Earth Day from one of the most beautiful corners of the Pacific Northwest. 🌍 Eastern Oregon reminds us every single day why it’s worth protecting. Get outside and soak it in.
Looking for a different way to explore Eastern Oregon? 🌾
Farm trails offer a self-guided road trip through local farms, ranches and markets, where you can meet producers, shop local, see where your food comes from and maybe even spot a few cute farm animals along the way.
While these trails are open year-round, spring is one of the best times to visit, with more farms opening up and the region starting to bloom.
Start planning your Eastern Oregon farm trail adventure.
📸 Catie Boucher
7 Wonders. One unforgettable trip through Eastern Oregon.
Starting in Harney County:
• Explore glacier-carved gorges and summit views at Steens Mountain
• Wander the wide-open playa of the Alvord Desert
• Experience spring migration at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
• Camp and hike in Malheur National Forest
• Soak at Crystal Crane Hot Springs or Alvord Hot Springs
• Explore volcanic terrain at Diamond Craters
• Stay up late under some of Oregon’s darkest skies
From there, the road keeps going, through the Painted Hills, into the Wallowas, past historic towns like Baker City and Pendleton, each stop offering its own version of Eastern Oregon’s beauty.
Fewer crowds, bigger skies and the kind of quiet you don’t rush.
Eastern Oregon is calling. 💛
📸 @holland_a_photos
When the sky turns pink over Eastern Oregon, you know spring has arrived. 💛
From Baker City to the Wallowas, the Painted Hills to Pendleton, this side of the state comes alive with wide-open landscapes, wildflowers and quiet moments you won’t find anywhere else.
Save this for your Eastern Oregon trip planning!
5 Things to Do in Eastern Oregon This Spring:
🏔️ Elkhorn Scenic Byway (Baker City) — Wind through the Elkhorn Mountains as wildflowers start to bloom along the route
🏛️ National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (Baker City) — One of the most underrated stops in the Pacific Northwest
🥾 Wallowa Mountains — Hike, bike or take in alpine views as the snow begins to melt
🎨 Painted Hills — See one of Oregon’s most iconic landscapes shift with the spring light
🎣 Rivers + Lakes Across the Region — From Phillips Lake to the Grande Ronde, it’s prime time for fishing, picnics and slow afternoons outdoors
Tag someone you’d bring along!
📸 @jnsphotography208
Spring break in Eastern Oregon means big skies and room for the whole family to roam. 💛
March in Harney County brings bird migration at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, scenic drives near Steens Mountain and golden sunsets that stretch for miles.
Spend the day spotting sandhill cranes, exploring quiet trails or packing a picnic under those wide-open skies.
If you’re looking for a spring break escape away from the crowds, Eastern Oregon is calling.
📸 @trailtrashh
❄️ Taste of Nordic is back at Anthony Lakes ❄️
Join us Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 11am–3pm for the 12th annual Taste of Nordic at Anthony Lakes Nordic Trails.
Ski, snowshoe or simply walk the trails while sampling delicious bites and beverages from a couple of great local vendors like Barley Brown’s and Side A Brewing — plus more regional favorites along the way.
It’s a family-friendly tradition and one you won’t want to miss.
🎟 Tokens available for purchase at the Main Lodge, Nordic Outpost and along the trails.
🎫 Valid trail pass required (single-day or season).
🍻 21+ must have a wristband — IDs checked at token purchase.
🥤 Commemorative reusable cups available while supplies last.
Bundle up and bring your appetite. See you on the trails.
📸 @janettepowell
Rain in the air, color in the sky, and signs of spring starting to show across Eastern Oregon. 🌸🌦️ What’s your ideal spring escape? Wildflower walks, scenic drives, birdwatching, or wandering a farmers market for fresh local flavors? Drop your favorite spring tradition below! 💛
📸 : @mattfranklinphoto
Eastern Oregon comes together this winter for Nápt Tananáwit, Láxs Níšayčt — Two Cultures, One Community Powwow.
From powerful drum groups and dancers to moments of reflection and celebration, the Powwow invites everyone to come together in a spirit of respect and unity.
📅 February 27, 28 & March 1, 2026
📍 Pendleton Convention Center
📌 1601 Westgate, Pendleton
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a celebration rooted in tradition, connection, and coming together.
Photos courtesy of 📸 Wil Phinney and Travel Pendleton
Fog-filled gulches, frost-covered trails, and near-total silence define winter hiking in Eastern Oregon. The experience is stripped down to the essentials. It’s colder, quieter, and incredibly rewarding for those willing to lace up and explore. Just be sure to check trail conditions and road access in advance.
📸 : @explore.with.teri
They call it the emptiest place in the lower 48. Out here, that space holds more than you’d expect.
Music written in the high desert, horizons that don’t end where the pavement does, and a rhythm shaped by the land itself.
Some places are better understood in person.
Learn more and plan your trip at the link in our bio.
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