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Page 1: Fall Escapes

Scenic BywaysHarvest Season Food & BeverageEastern Oregon HauntingsOutdoor RecreationArts & Music

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ELKHORN SCENIC BYWAYStarting at Baker City, travel south on Hwy. 7 through spectacular cotton-wood and aspen foliage along the Powder River to Sumpter, then view granite cliffs and lodgepole stands as you make your way to the historic ghost town of Granite. Then to the east up and over the Elkhorn Range on Anthony Lakes Highway to an 8,000 foot vista of the Baker Valley and Eagle Cap Mountains before descending back to Haines. About a 3 hour drive.

FALL FOLIAGE TRAINOctober 12-13, Fall Foliage and Photographers weekend is your chance to view beautiful fall colors riding from the Sumpter Valley Railroad’s McEwen Station to Sumpter on a vintage steam locomotive a full day of fun. Trains will be operating over the entire line both Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast and lunch are included, reservations required. $75 per person per day or $125 per per-son for the full weekend. Reservations may be made by phone through the Baker County Chamber and Visitor Center, 800-523-1235, or via e-mail at [email protected]

SUMPTEROnce in Sumpter, stop at the historic mining town to look through the mu-seum, browse antiques, or catch a bite to eat and a tank of gas.

THE LODGE AT GRANITELocated halfway through the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in the ghost town of Granite, The Lodge at Granite offers the opportunity to stay for a night and relax in the comfort of the log lodge while taking the opportunity to watch wild-life, check out the salmon run on Ten Cent creek or explore the historic ghost town and cemetery. 1575 McCann, Granite, (541) 755-5200. www.lodgeatgranite.com

ANTHONY LAKESFrom Granite you’re just a few miles from the right-hand turn onto the Anthony Lakes Highway. At the top of the hill you’ll find Anthony Lakes Ski Resort, and Anthony Lakes Campground, both at the edge of the namesake lake. Enjoy the top of the mountain scenery and crisp fall air while you imagine a summer campout or a winter ski weekend.

HELLS CANYON SCENIC BYWAYTake I-84 to Highway 86, and travel east through broad valleys and the Powder River Canyon to the panhandle of Baker County. From the towns of Richland, gateway to Brownlee Resevoir of the Snake River, and Halfway, nestled under the Eagle Cap Mountains, you’ll travel past iconic western ranches and scenic rivers. You can take the 39 Road up the edge of the Eagle Mountains to Joseph, or drive past the turn and travel just a little further down Hwy. 86 to Oxbow.

HAINES STEAKHOUSEStop in for dinner in Haines at the region’s famous and historic Haines Steakhouse. Experience the flavor of the real west from the rustic log interior to the authentic cowboy chuckwagon salad bar and sumptuous steaks. Family friendly, they serve a wide variety of entrees including seafood, chicken and beef. A full bar complements their fan-tastic meals and widely-known western hosptitality.910 Front Street, Haines. 541-856-3639 www.hainessteakhouse.com Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 4:30pm to 9:00pm , Saturday: 3:30pm to 9:00pm Sunday: 12:30pm to 9:00pm

HALFWAY MOTEL & RV PARKNestled in the charming town of Halfway at the foot of the Eagle moun-tains, the Halfway Motel and RV Park offers you western hospitality with all of the modern amenities. A relaxing and convenient home away from home for your escape to Hells Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness areas. Main St., Halfway. 541-742-5722

WILD BILLSNo matter what time of day you get to Halfway, plan on driving down Main Street and making a stop at Wild Bill’s. They’re open seven days a week from 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you’re lucky enough to be in town Wednesdays, you can get a burger with home fries for only $4! Locals rave about their awesome pizza, salad bar and special Friday night prime rib. Full bar. 105 S. Main, Halfway. 541-742-5833.

BEST WESTERN SUNRIDGE INNRegardless of which scenic byway you choose to drive, the Best Western Sun-ridge Inn & Conference Center is cen-trally located off Interstate 84, Exit 304, and is the perfect starting and ending place for your Baker County tour. The full-service restaurant and bar offer a cozy, friendly atmosphere. Banquet facilities offer meeting rooms that are perfect for a small or large group gath-erings. Patio dining by poolside with view of the beautiful courtyard is also available during the summer months. The property consists of 153 spacious guest rooms, all of which are 100%

non-smoking. Enjoy the seasonal out-door heated pool and 24-hour hot tub. For all your needs, call 1-800-233-2368.

OXBOWEnjoy the fall foliage along the river when you take the half-hour drive from Halfway to Pine Creek/Oxbow, nearest to Hells Canyon and Oxbow Dams and reservoirs.Oxbow was first settled by pioneers in the late 1800’s, and boomed during the building of the dams. Today you’ll still find a restaurant, lodging and store next to the reservoirs and idyllic camp-grounds on the shores.

Scenic DriveSBAKER COUNTY

EASTERN OREGON SCENIC BYWAYS, HIGHWAYS & SIDE TRIPS

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BAKER HERITAGE MUSEUM

See the authentic artifacts of Baker County’s adventurous settlers and wander through their memories as you learn the story of how the West devel-oped at Baker Heritage Museum. It’s a story of courage, gold and industries such as mining, timber and agriculture. Home to the largest rock collection in the western US. 2480 Grove Street, Baker City. Open daily 9AM - 4PM,

mid-March through October with special off season holiday openings. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors (60+) and Youth (13-17) $5, Children 12 and under are free. (541) 523-9308 www.BakerHeritageMuseum.com

HISTORIC BAKER CITYWALKING TOUR

While you’re strolling downtown, stop in at the Historic Baker City office at 1920 Main Street and pick up a bro-chure to take you on a walking tour of a few of the over one hundred buildings that are on the National Register. These elegant buildings reflect Baker City’s prosperity and knowledge of archetec-tural styles at the turn of the century, one reason for the nickname “Queen City of the Inland Empire.”

BAKER GOLD & SILVERFind unique pieces of Baker County gold mining history, and the largest collection of gold coins and bullion in the area, wander the east side of Main Street in Baker City to Baker Gold & Silver. You can find collectibles, coins and other memorabilia They are also a dealer in coin collections, scrap gold, silver rounds & bars. 1812 Main Street, Baker City.541-523-2133 Live spot prices @ bgands.net

BETTY’S BOOKSAcross the street in the historic Bamberger building, find the best col-lection of non-fiction and fiction books about the history of Eastern Oregon and Baker County. Learn about the ranchers, loggers and gold miners that settled the area, or pick up a book about local outdoor recreation, an area calen-dar or cookbook, and find a copy of the popular “Skeleton Creek” childrens books written about the Sumpter Dredge. An easy way to lose yourself for an entire afternoon1813 Main St, Baker City.541) 523-7551 Open Mon. - Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

BAKER COUNTY LIBRARYWith an impressive collection of Baker County historic photos, pioneer family records, archived local newspapers and books by local historians, the Baker County Library is a treasure trove for history buffs. The Baker City branch is located on the Powder River across the footbridge from Geiser Pollman Park, with comfortable reading areas, com-puters and internet access, video and audio recordings and a large children’s library. 2400 Resort Street, Baker City. Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9a - 7p, Friday: 9a - 6p, Sat: 10a - 4p, Sunday: 12p - 4p Branches open in Haines, Sumpter, Huntington, Halfway and Richland.www.bakerlib.org (541) 523-6419

SUMPTER DREDGE PARKStep back in history when you board the five story gold dredge that is now part of the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area. The gold dredge extract-ed $4.5 million in gold out of the Sumpter Valley before it came to rest in 1954 leaving miles of gravel trailing across the valley. Nature has reclaimed the valley wetlands as a natural habitat for wildlife, waterfowl and songbirds. Enjoy all nature has to offer as you stroll along the parks nature trails. The park is open for everyday use until dusk May through October. Visitors are welcome aboard the dredge for self guided tours or join a ranger tour. A brochure, map and more information is available on line at www.oregonstateparks.org/park or by calling 1-800-735-2900. Be sure to visit the gift shop for maps, souvenirs and gold panning information.

Historic sitesBAKER COUNTY

TAKE A TIMELESS STROLL THROUGH BAKER COUNTY HISTORY

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NATIONAL HISTORIC OREGON TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTERExperience pioneer life on the Oregon Trail through living history demonstrations,interpretive programs, exhibitions, and special events at the National HistoricOregon Trail Interpretive Center. Exhibit galleries transport visitors along the 2,000mile journey of the Oregon Trail. One mile of historic wagon ruts are featured inthe four-mile interpretive hiking trail system. Bureau of Land ManagementFlagstaff Hill, 22267 Oregon Hwy 86 | I-84, Exit 302oregontrail.blm.gov | 541.523.1843 | Open Daily 9AM-6PM

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THE GREAT SALT LICK AUCTION September 21This annual fundraiser is the inspiration of local writer, filmmaker, and humorist Whit Deschner, who thought that the unusually interesting forms of licked salt blocks on local ranches rivaled the more expensive human formed art. Voted Oregon’s best philanthropic event, this benefit for Parkinson’s research is a partnership with Oregon Health Sciences University. Salt lick entries of all forms are entered from locals and contributors from all over the country. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 21 at the Community Event Center. For more information google “Great Salt Lick Auction” or contact Whit at 541-893-6403. There is even a movement afoot to build a giant bronze salt lick attrac-tion.

FIRST FRIDAYSEnjoy a stroll in the early autumn twi-

light through Baker City’s seven down-town art galleries and experience fine art, food, wine and music in the charm-ing historic downtown. Every first Friday of the month from 5-8 pm. For more information, contact Crossroads Carnegie Art Center.

THURSDAY ART NIGHT The last Thursday of each month, enjoy Thursday Art Night (TAN) when the Eltrym Theater screens an indepen-dent art film or documentary. Live storytelling at 6;30 p.m., movie at 7:00 pm. For this month’s movie offerings, schedule and ticket prices, go to www.eltrym.com.1809 First St., 541-523-2522.

PINE MUSIC FESTIVALSeptember 7thThis is the first ever music festival to be held in Halfway featuring great music from bands based in the Pacific Northwest held at the Pine Valley/Baker County Fairgrounds in Halfway Oregon. An eclectic mix of genres, including, bluegrass, rock’n roll, country, jazz standards, original singer-songwriters, food, arts and crafts, beer and wine. When: The festival is on Saturday, September 7th, 2013. Gates open at 11 am, music starts at 12 noon. Admission $10 at the gate, children under 12

admitted free. www.pinefest.org

PETERSON’S GALLERY AND CHOCOLATIERAcross the street from the historic Geiser Grand Hotel in downtown Baker City, Peterson’s Gallery and Chocolatier (www.petersonsgallery.net) is a pre-miere gallery providing a professional environment to feature the creative pro-ductions of artists from the region and beyond. Peterson’s also offers the con-fectionary creations of certified choco-latier Alyssa Peterson. Artisan truffles, chocolate bars, drinking chocolate and other delights hand-crafted daily. Lo-cated at 1925 Main Street, Peterson’s is open 10am-6pm Tuesday through Sun-day. 541-523-1022

BAKER COUNTYOCTOBER ARTISTS’STUDIO TOUREnjoy meeting artists in their creative environments during the annual fall studio tour held October 5-6. Start with First Friday, then spend Saturday and Sunday with more than a dozen local

artists who will open their studios to the public. For more information see http://www.shorttermgallery.com

BAKER COPY SHIP & MAILBaker City COPY, SHIP & MAIL2101 Main StreetTwo sides of us,for two sides of you!BusinessUPS * US Mail * Packaging*Copies (color, large format)*Laminating * Fax * Office ServicesCreative*Custom & ready-made Frames & Matting*Gifts, Greeting Cards*Scrapbooking Supplies*Arts & Craft Supplies

EARTH & VINE Eclectic local flavors are deliciously combined at this destination for local visual, musical and culinary artists. Fantastic selection of wines and micro-brews, including local and regional brewers and wineries. New artists monthly, First Friday events, wine tast-ings and live music regularly. Saturday and Sunday brunches, lunch and din-ner, last Wednesday of the month is Sushi Night. 2001 Washington Ave., Baker City. (541) 523-1687 Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm, Fri 11 am - 10 pm, Sat 8 am - 10 pm, Sun 8 am - 8 pm

ARTS & CRAFTSBAKER COUNTY

SHOWS, GALLERIES AND FESTIVALS BRINGING ART TO BAKER

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CROSSROADS CARNEGIE ART CENTER & 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALASeptember 28Walking up the grand staircase into Crossroads in the restored Carnegie Library is captivating. The full service art gallery and monthly featured exhibits showcase great regional artists and their work. Crossroads also offers great classes and weekend workshops attracting teachers from around the region in all media types. The gallery boasts a gift shop of exemplary local arts, and supports a burgeoning arts community in Baker County.Saturday, September 28th will be the 50th Anniversary gala

celebration for the Crossroads Arts organization, and will be celebrated in 1968 style with a “Feeling Groovy” 60’s themed cocktail party and dinner featuring live and silent auction fundraisers. Tickets are available till September 21. Stop by at 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5369, M-Sat 10 am-5 pm. For information about our visual and performing arts events, First Fridays, and upcoming classes, see www.crossroads-arts.org.

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HauntED SItESBAKER COUNTY

HOTELS, MINES, GHOST TOWNS, GRAVEYARDS & MORE

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GEISER GRAND HOTEL

Haunted Hotel? You’ve heard the legends and stories. Now find out for yourself! Join a team of paranormal investigators (members of the TAPS family) as they investigate the pos-sibilities. International Paranormal Group iprgc.com Will the myth be debunked? Or spirits revealed? The team gathers at 9pm, experience continues until 2am+. $50 per person. Reservations a must! Starting at 9 p.m. each ghost hunting weekend: September 7, September 14, October 12 and October 27.For those who want to take paranor-mal hunting to the next level, during paranormal weekend November 1 – 3, the whole team of The International Paranormal Group, iprgc.com, TAPS family member gathers just once a year here at the Geiser Grand Hotel, their favorite spot to investigate. YOU can join in the fun! Events kick off with a Welcome Reception Friday 6pm, followed by investigations Satur-day it’s “The Reveal”; see and hear the audio and visual evidence from IPRG’s investigations here over the years and visit with paranormal experts. Step

Back in Time Tour 3:30-4:30. TAPS family dinner follows; choose Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Blue, with handcrafted dessert and beverage. In-vestigations begin at 9pm; choose the Geiser Grand or another local historic landmark. We’ll compare notes over no-host Sunday Brunch at 10am!Registration $60 per person includes three lectures/presentations by the ex-perts, Welcome Reception, TAPS fam-ily dinner, The Reveal and Step Back in Time, Add actual Ghost Investiga-tion for $50/eachGeiser Grand Hotel, standing proudly on Main Street in Historic Baker City. 541-523-1889. www.geisergrand.com

GHOST MINEEnjoy a stroll in the early autumn a at The Haunted Mine Experience.The family that risked it all to help cre-ate “Ghost Mine” is hosting a charity event to help children battling cancer. Come join Larry and Stacie Overman at “The Haunted Mine Experience” October 5th or October 26th in Sumpter, Oregon. Take a Midnight Express Ghost Train and enjoy a con-cert. Be one of the lucky few to par-ticipate in the “Full Experience” the last weekend of October! For more haunting details like our fan page www.facebook.com/officialghost-mineowners and get tickets at www.hauntedmineexperience.com

SUMPTER DREDGE& “SKELETON CREEK”

The children’s “Skeleton Creek” mystery series by Patrick Ca-man describes an abandoned gold dredge that destroys everything in its path to locate gold. It is haunted by the ghost of Joe Bush, a man who died in an accident on The Dredge. The books were said to be inspired by the Sumpter dredge and the tale of the ghost of Joe Bush that inhabits the old dredge that is on display at the Sumpter Dredge State Park.Visit the park and tour the dredge to decide for yourself if you can hear the ghost clang-ing in the belly of the beast.Sumpter Dredge Park open May 1 - October 31.Info: 800.551.6949 Park: 541-894-2486

GHOST TOWNS

Two state highways -7 and 86-are the access routes to most of Northeastern Oregon’s ghost towns. Both begin at Baker City.

Bourne From Baker City head south on Hwy. 7 to Sumpter, then just af-ter crossing Cracker Creek, turn right on a gravel road. It fol-lows Cracker Creek six miles to Bourne. The town’s post office had been closed for a decade when a flash flood destroyed much of Bourne in 1937. Today a few old buildings remain.

WhitneyReturn to Hwy. 7 and continue southwest to Whitney Valley. Unlike most ghost towns, Whit-ney was a logging and railroad center, not a mining town. A few weathered buildings remain.

SpartaFrom Baker City follow Hwy 86 east past milepost 22 and turn left on Sparta road. Founded in 1863, little remains, but the scenic Sparta Road continues on to New Bridge.

CornucopiaThe richest mines in North-eastern Oregon were clustered around this town north of Half-way. From Halfway head north past Jimtown and Carson.

DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREATYou’ll be sure to find ghosts, ghouls and other scary creatures walking the sidewalks of downtown Baker City for Halloween Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31. A Baker City tradition, downtown merchants provide candy and treats for several hundred local costumed youngsters each year.

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Harvest timeBAKER COUNTY

Food, Spirits & More!

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HISTORIC BAKER CITY FALL FESTIVAL

Fall Festival in downtown Historic Baker City will be held October 5 this year. Come enjoy A Taste of Baker County as you wander the streets lined with build-ings in their original 1800’s style. Purchase your wooden food tokens from a token booths downtown...then on to the taste. Sample food from local restaurants and vendors with scrump-tious delights from slow cooked BBQ ribs to homemade cobblers. Take in the Art Walk treat at the many galleries in the Historic District. Listen to the tunes of wandering minstrels. Checkout the decorated scarecrows on every corner lamp post. Ride the horse drawn car-riage and hear about history of the area. Food – Art - Entertainment – It just doesn’t get any better.

BARLEY BROWN’S BREW PUB &BAKER CITY BREWING COMPANY

Baker City Brewing Company was built with the sole purpose of brew-ing bigger batches of Barley Brown’s Beer, winner of 65 national beer-awards, including the 2013 National IPA Championship. The popularity of the locally produced beer export-ed to other pubs created the need for a bigger brewing plant.

You’ll enjoy the many beers on tap at the bar in Baker City Brewing Company or at the dinner house, Barley Brown’s Brew Pub, across the street at 2190 Main Street in down-town Baker City. For good food, good beer and good times this is the place to be. Enjoy appetizers, salads, pasta, steaks and burgers and full service bar. Big favorites are the fish taco, Alligator Pasta and Death Burger. Google Barley Browns Brew Pub for more infor-mation or find them on Facebook. They are open Tuesday through Saturday at 4 pm. Main & Church Streets, 541.523.4266

WINESLocal wine shops and local winery offer a variety of wine and tasting events during harvest season.

www.motherlodecellars.comwww.bellabakercity.comfacebook/earth-and-vine-wine-bar-and-art-gallery

HARVEST FESTIVALS &FARMERS MARKETSNearly every weekend through October you can celebrate the Harvest with the locals, and take advantage of fresh produce, good food and old fashioned fun.

Baker City Farmers MarketEvery Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. - 6;30 p.m. in Geiser Pollman park.

Halfway Farmers MarketEvery Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

Halfway Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 5, Main Street

Baker City Fall Festival & Taste of BakerSaturday, October 5, Downtown

Haines Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 12

New Bridge Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 27

SYCAMORE TREETreat yourself to a creamy, sweet taste of freshly crafted fudge in fudge beyond the regular chocolate. Try specially blended flavors like maple bacon, cream brulee, peanut butter snickers, dark espresso and more palate pleasers. Once you choose your favorite, or several of them, buy a box to take home, if you can get it that far. This unique shop of-fers everything from Fiesta Ware to baby gifts, souvenirs to soaps. For name brand collectibles, this shop is a must see on your travels to Baker City. Located downtown at 2108 Main Street 541-523-4840 www.syc-amoregifts.com open 10 am - 6 pm, Monday - Saturday.

PAIZANO’S PIZZABaker City is home to one of the best independent pizza restaurants in the Pacific Northwest, Paizano’s. Since opening their doors in 2007, Paiza-no’s has impressed with an empha-sis on fresh ingredients and layers of flavors. Dough is made in-house using a family-owned yeast passed

down for over 100 years, and a crust is never made before the dough rises for 48-hours. Whole milk mozza-rella, vegetables right off the vine, and meats with no fillers are used to create meals that will impress. Paiz-ano’s also boasts one of the largest beer menus in Eastern Oregon. Open seven days a week, 11 am - 9 pm. 2940 Tenth Street, Baker City. 541-524-1000.www.paizanospizza.com

COFFEE CORRALCoffee Corral has been serving great home roasted coffee out of the log cabin across from the park for 10 years. You can get a rich cup of cof-fee or espresso just the way you want it. They’re known for specialty drinks, so try the blended and jet teas and healthier option juices, too.They serve a limited but unique breakfast & lunch menu, includ-ing cinnamon rolls from grandma’s recipe and 100% beef franks. West-ern-themed coffee gifts make a great souvenir. Locally owned and oper-ated with fast, friendly service and conveniently located on your way into downtown from 1-84, across from the Geiser-Pollman Park. 1706 Campbell Street, Baker City.Mon-Sat 5:15 am to 6:00 pm.541-524-9290

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OutdOOr recreatiOnBAKER COUNTY

THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE IN BAKER COUNTY

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BURNT RIVER CANYON Watchable wildlife & photography

From I-84 take the long way into Baker City from Durkee through the Burnt River Canyon to Hereford, Unity and to Austin Junction. You’ll see farm fields in harvest, and maybe even a cattle roundup. But what’s unique about this drive is the wildlife watch-ing--bighorn sheep, birds, deer and even antelope. Bring your camera.

AUSTIN JUNCTIONHave a huckleberry craving? It might be too late to pick berries this season, but you can still enjoy them in ice cream, coffee, jam, lotion, candles and much more. The Austin House serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are in the mood for a great burger or chicken fried steak and nice atmo-sphere, then stop by and see them! You will find lots of unique gifts, the special hand dipped ice cream. If you are driving an RV there is plenty of parking. Hunters, snowmobilers, bik-ers and bicyclists The Austin House now has public use showers! See them on Facebook Hours: Closed Tuesday & Wednesdays All other days open 9:00 til 7:00. At the junction of Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 26, between Sumpter and Unity 541-448-2526

TAYLOR’S CABINA cabin in the woods. Roughing it – NOT really. This cabin has all the modern conveniences in a lovely setting. Sleeps up to eight people. Three bedroom completely furnished has indoor and outdoor kitchens, BBQ and fire ring. Everything furnished except your food. Look out your living room picture window to

the powder river meandering by. Beautiful views of dredge trail-ing and mountains await you. Go four- wheeling, hunting, fishing hiking – all right out the back door. Hear the Sumpter Valley Railroad as it whistles by. Taylor’s Log Cabin Vacation Rental 2 miles SE of Sumpter 541-519-8596

ANTHONY LAKESBoasting a base elevation of 7,100 feet, high in the Elkhorn range of Eastern Oregon’s Blue Mountains, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is an unforgettable snow rider’s expe-rience. Affordable & friendly with little to no lift lines, endless pow-der, scenic Nordic trails, and breath-taking views, Anthony Lakes is love at first sight. Don’t overlook this winter playground. For information, including snow reports, live music/events, cat-skiing & yurt rental, vis-it www.anthonylakes.com or call 541.856.3277.Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. Same as it ever was.

HUNTING/FISHING For current report & regulations, visit www.dfw.state.or.us

ORVILLE CHANDLER RANCH A permanent vacation rental in the foothills of the Elkhorn Mountains just west of Haines, this four bed-rooms, 3 1/2 bath ranch home can easily accommodate 9 people. A fully equipped kitchen and gracious dinning/living area are surrounded by year round beautiful views of the Elkhorns, ranch pastures and tim-ber. Decks on 3 sides provide more expansive views and the sounds of Little Muddy Creek. The perfect headquarters for your hunting, hik-ing, snowmobiling or skiing adven-ture. www.orvillechandlerranch.com, 206-842-1068.

EAGLE VALLEY RV PARKLocated only a mile and a half from Brownlee Reservoir, and open year-round, Eagle Valley RV Park makes the perfect fishing headquar-ters for fall fishing. With a fish cleaning sta-tion on site, and RV and boat stor-age, you can leave your fishing boat and camper through the winter, and drive down whenever you get a chance to fish! Laundry and

shower facilites, plus 25 pull- through spaces with full hook-ups and 15 tent spaces with power and water. 40254 Hwy. 86, Richland. 541-893-6161.

HELLS CANYON ADVENTURESThe Original Hells Canyon Ad-venture awaits you this fall. Whether you’re taking a jet boat tour or fishing charter, allow extra time to stop at the view-points for wildlife sightings and see the geological formations. Hells Canyon Adventures is the only licensed outfitter that offers jet boat tours or fishing charters that start at the South Entrance (Hells Canyon Dam). You can book online, contact us by phone, or email all year long. Lodging available. Book your fall jetboat trip today, 1-800-HCA-FLOT (422-3568), Hells Canyon Adventures, Ox-bow. 541 785-3352jetboat@hellscanyonadventures.comwww.hellscanyonadventures.com

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Cowboy Heritage Event at the Geiser Grand