Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Oregon Trail Interpretive Park PARK
( 541-963-7186; I-84, exit 248; day-use fee $5; 9am-7pm Tue-Sun Memorial Day-Labor Day)
This park gives a visceral feeling of what travel was like for Oregon Trail pioneers cross-
ing the Blue Mountains. A half-mile paved interpretive path winds through the forest to
ruts left by pioneer wagons - still visible after 150 years. The center is 13 miles west of
La Grande and 3 miles on well-marked roads from the freeway exit.
Union County Museum MUSEUM
( 541-562-6003; 333 South Main St; admission $5; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat) Located in Union,
about 15 miles southeast of La Grande, is this interesting museum. The histories of
Union, Wallowa and other counties are chronicled here; interesting relics include an old
bank vault, a vintage Barbie doll collection, and antique kitchen and bath re-creations
(check out the huge copper bathtub). There's also a 'Cowboy' room. Out back is a pion-
eer cabin and blacksmith shop.
Activities
Catherine Creek State Park HIKING
( 800-551-6949; Hwy 203) There's good hiking and camping at this park, about 23 miles
southeast of La Grande. You can access the Eagle Cap Wilderness from a trail here, and
there are mountaintop views from another hike nearby.
Spout Springs Ski Resort SKIING
( 541-566-0320; www.spoutspringsskiresort.com ; 79327 Hwy 204; lift tickets adult/child 12-17yr
$35/30) A small, low-key ski resort about 20 miles east of La Grande with night skiing,
plus several miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Good for beginners and families.
For another nearby ski area, see Anthony Lakes ( Click here ).
Fishing FISHING
There are several scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the area for hooking rainbow
trout, steelhead and bass. The Grande Ronde River, Morgan Lake, Catherine Creek and
Thief Valley Reservoir are a few places to try your luck. Contact the Fish & Wildlife Of-
fice (
8am-5pm Mon-Fri) in La Grande for current regula-
541-963-2138; 107 20th St;
tions and information.
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