* 2 blocks from Grande Ronde Shopping Mall
* 2 miles from shopping in downtown La Grande
* 2 miles from Eastern Oregon University
* 3 miles from golfing
* 15 miles from fishing
* 15 miles from Blue Mountain Crossing, Oregon Trail Center
* 15 miles from snowmobiling
* 16 miles from Union Museum
* 1-20 miles from Boise Cascade, lumber and mills
* 20 miles from boating and jet skiing
* 40 miles from white water rafting on Wallowa River
* 45 miles from Oregon Trail Center
* 60 miles from Wallowa Lake/Tramway, boating, horses & go-carts
* 40 miles from Anthony Lakes, snow skiing, boating, hiking & camping

*RESTAURANTS/LOUNGES:
2 blocks to Denny's, American
2 blocks to Pizza Hut, Pizza
1 mile to The Wrangler, Steakhouse and Salad bar
1 mile to Cock & Bull, Italian
1 mile to Our Place, Homemade Soups and Pies
2 miles to Ten Depot, Steakhouse
2 miles to The Smokehouse, American
2 miles to Mamacita's, Mexican
2 miles to Moy's, Chinese
2 miles to Nells-N-Out, American Fast Food
3 miles to Flying J, American

EXPLORE THE OREGON TRAIL
La Grande is one of the few towns the Old Oregon Trail runs right through (B Avenue). North Powder also holds that distinction. The town of Union sits on an alternate route and houses the Union County Museum, where you will find lots of fascinating information about the area's history. La Grande celebrates her pioneer heritage during Oregon Trail Days, an annual event the third weekend in August. A pioneer encampment, arts and crafts, entertainment, a buffalo barbecue, the Pioneer Olympics, an old time fiddlers contest and a Dutch oven cook-off are included in the fun. For insight into the Oregon Trail experience, visit Birnie Park, and the wonderful Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing. ***

RODEOS
Union County hosts five wild west rodeos each year. The Eastern Oregon State College Rodeo, Oregon High School Rodeo, Catherine Creek Rodeo, The Elgin Stampede, and the oldest continuously run rodeo in the Northwest - The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show PRCA Rodeo and Parimutuel Horse Racing (EOLS). The EOLS is among the top 15% of the nation's rodeos for added purse. Union County is cattle country. Keep your camera handy. Much of the Old West is still evident in daily ranch operations. Check the calendar of events for rodeo dates and locations or contact the Visitor Bureau. ***

SKIING
Downhill and cross-country skiing, and several hundred miles of groomed snowmobile trails make winter season activities fun and exciting. And the scenery is spectacular. Union County boasts a popular ski resort for downhill and Nordic skiing, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. Check out this spectacular view from the chair lift at Anthony Lakes (photo courtesy of Rod Koopman). The newly completed Meacham Divide Cross-country Ski Area, offers outstanding scenery and ski trails that are groomed for skating and diagonal lanes. Cross-country skiing is also popular on un-groomed trails near the Sno-Park at Catherine Creek Summit. Finally, Spout Springs Ski Resort is scheduled to re-open under new ownership for the 1999 ski season. Equipment and facilities are being upgraded and new runs for snowboarders and snowshoers are being developed. For more information and a ski race schedule, call (541) 566-0327. ***

BIKING
Try paved country roads, or trails through the forests. Union County offers all kinds of adventures for biking enthusiasts. There are plenty of routes to explore throughout the county. Bike Route maps are available at the Visitor Center. Bring your own bike, or, to explore La Grande, borrow a Blue Bike from the Visitor Center. Motor bike enthusiasts will find plenty of roads and trails as well. Biking trail maps are available through the visitor center. Please specify whether you want mountain biking, road biking and/or off-highway vehicle trails. ***

CAMPING AND HIKING
Whether you drive, pack, or walk in, you can enjoy a variety of camping experiences, in sites that range from rustic to developed. Fish, swim, hike, or just enjoy the scenery in the beautiful Blue Mountains or the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Click here for a great list of hiking trails. And you can get into the mountains on horseback, too!
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Campgrounds
Please pick up a detailed forest map at the La Grande Ranger District office, on Hwy. 30. (541)963-7186

ANTHONY LAKES
Location: Approx. 18 miles from North Powder. From Interstate 84, take North Powder exit #285 and follow signs to Anthony Lakes, County Rd. 1146, Forest Rd. 73. Base elevation 7100 ft. , 11 picnic sites, 21 tent sites, 16 tent/trailer sites. Beautiful alpine setting from which to fish, hike, camp, climb, swim. Non-motorized or troll motor boating.
BIRD TRACK
Location: Exit #252 off Interstate 84 to Highway 244 toward Starkey, 4 1/2 miles 10 Tent/trailer, restrooms, Primitive portable water source. Nature trail provides excellent bird watching opportunities.

SPRING CREEK
Location: Exit 248 off I84, Forest Road 2100, one and a half miles. Hiking, birdwatching, interpretation.

SPOOL CART
Location: 27 miles SW of La Grande. Take exit #252 off I-84 to Hwy. 244, Forest Rd. 51. Elevation 3500 ft. 16 tent/trailer sites. Fish and hike.

BOULDER PARK
Location: 52 miles SE of La Grande, Hwy 203, Forest Rd. 67, 77, 7755 last 14 miles gravel. Elevation 4900 ft. 11 tent/trailer sites. Fish, hike or ride into wilderness. Horse camp corrals, trailhead and loading ramp.

MOSS SPRINGS
Location: 24 miles E of La Grande, Hwy 82, Hwy 237, Forest Rd. 6220 last 10 miles gravel and steep. Elevation 5400 ft. 11 tent/trailer sites. Hike or ride into wilderness. Horse camp corrals, trailhead and loading ramp.

NORTH FORK CATHERINE CREEK
Location: 29 miles SE of La Grande, off OR Hwy. 203, Forest Rd. 7785, last 6 miles are gravel. Elevation 4400 ft. 6 tent/trailer sites. Fish, hike, picnic; trailhead accesses Eagle Cap Wilderness. Horse camp and loading ramp.

TWO COLOR
Location: 43 miles SE of La Grande. Take Hwy. 203 from Union, following Catherine Creek signs. Forest Rd. 67, 7755 last 11 miles gravel. Elevation 4800 ft. 14 tent/trailer sites. Fish, hike, potable water. Two Color Guard Station available for rent.

WEST EAGLE MEADOW
26 miles southeast of Union, OR. Turn left off Hwy. 203 onto Eagle Creek Road, FS-77 and follow to West Eagle. 7 tent/trailer, 10 walk-in tent, 5 horse-camps. Hiking, equestrian, fishing, wilderness access.

JUBILEE LAKE
Umatilla National Forest
Location: 35 miles NW of Elgin off OR Hwy 204.
51 camp sites. Hike, fish, boat ramp. (509)522-6290.

Union County Campgrounds
For more information call: (541)963-1001

THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR
Location: 12 miles south of Union, 18 miles east of North Powder. 12 camping sites. Boat ramp, picnic, fish, windsurf. Jetty provides wheelchair access.

WOLF CREEK RESERVOIR
Location: 24 miles SE of La Grande. Take exit #283 off I 84. 6 miles west of North Powder. Picnic, camp, fish. Boat ramp, water-ski.

PILCHER RESERVOIR
Location: 36 miles SE of La Grande. Take exit #285 off I84 and travel 9 miles west of North Powder. 10 camping sites. Boat ramp, picnic, (trolling motors only) fish, wildlife viewing.

Oregon State Parks:
For additional information call (541) 523-2499

CATHERINE CREEK
Location: 14 miles SE of Union on Hwy 203.
This beautiful campground offers 18 Primitive sites beside the river. Restrooms with flush toilets; potable water. Camp, picnic, fish, wade in the river. 1 1/2 mile hike takes you to mountain-top views. Wilderness Trailhead nearby. Horseshoe pits.

HILGARD JUNCTION
Location: Off I-84, 8 miles west of La Grande on the Grande Ronde River. Open year-round. 18 primitive sites (maximum site 30'). Waste disposal station nearby. Restrooms with flush toilets; potable water. Camp, picnic, fish, Oregon Trail Exihibit, river raft access point.

MINAM
Location: Off Oregon Hwy 82, 15 miles NE of Elgin on the beautiful Minam River. 12 primitive sites with water nearby. Pit toilets. Camp, fish, picnic, raft. For reservations, call the Wallowa Lake office, 541-432-8855.

RED BRIDGE
Location: Take exit #252 off I-84 and travel 16 miles SW on OR Hwy. 244. 5 camp sites, restrooms. Fish, picnic. For information, call Irene, 541-983-2277.

EMIGRANT SPRINGS
Location: Exit # off I-84, about halfway between La Grande and Pendleton. Camp along the old Oregon Trail. 18 full hook-up sites; 33 tent sites. Fully accessable sites available. Flush toilets and showers. Cabins available. Horse camp, hiking and riding trails, history exhibit. For information, call Irene, 541-983-2277. ***

HUNTING AND FISHING
Northeast Oregon has long been a hunting and fishing mecca for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Two thousand miles of fishable rivers and lakes, 3 reservoirs and an abundance of deer, elk and antelope provide some of the Northwest's best sporting opportunities. Can you pciture yourself in this fly fishing spot? (photo thanks to www.orgonrivers.com) Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area is a poplar spot for hunting waterfowl, and upland game birds can be found in the hills around the valley and at the south end of the county. Thank you for seeking permission before entering any private property, whether posted or not. Contact the Four Season's Fly Shoppe, 541-963-8420 for additional information on fishing opportunities or the Visitor Bureau for the names of outfitters. ***

WATER SPORTS
Have a passion for water? You'll love swimming or rafting the wild rapids of the great Grande Ronde River, plying the waters of the lakes and reservoirs, or soaking and swimming in the hot spring waters at Cove Pool or Lehman Hot Springs. ***

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Theatrical productions and concerts of all types can be enjoyed frequently on the campus of Eastern Oregon University, at the Elgin Opera House, and at area schools. The resident Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra helps provide a level of cultural amenities not often seen in rural Oregon. Several art galleries, including the Nightingale Gallery at Eastern, showcase art by Union County artists as well as touring exhibits. ***

RELAX
Find a quiet mountain meadow, or lean against a giant Ponderosa pine and read. Let our fresh air and singing birds renew your body and soul and prepare you for another day of Union County adventure. ***

BOWLING
The Rock Bowling ∓ Family Fun Center offers a variety of entertainment forthe whole family. New in spring, 2000, The Rock has the very latest in bowling and arcade technology. Enjoy league or open bowling, a full arcade, billiards, a pro shop, and a full service restaurant - all under one roof. Located at 2301 Cove Avenue, on the corner of Albany and Cove Avenue, La Grande, Oregon. Phone 541-975-BOWL (2695).***

GOLF
Buffalo Peak Golf Course is one of Oregon's newest golf courses. Be among the first to play the challenging links style course. Buffalo Peak is located on the edge of the small community of Union, just sixteen miles southeast of La Grande. Highlights of the course include a dramatic landscape with views of the Grande Ronde Valley and surrounding Wallowa and Blue Mountain ranges, ponds, and fountains. Power carts are available at the club house. Directions: from the south or east, take exit 285 off Interstate 84, at North Powder. Follow Oregon Highway 237 fifteen miles to Union. Turn right on Fulton Street and continue to the course. From the north or west, take exit 265 off Interstate 84 near La Grande. Follow Oregon Highway 203 to Union. Stay on Main Street through town and turn left on Fulton Street and continue to the golf course. Call 541-562-9031 for tee times and green fees. ***

The La Grande Country Club welcomes visitors during daily open play times. The La Grande Country Club is an enjoyable 9 hole course with a mature landscape, in a beautiful country setting. A club house provides refreshments and food. Power and hand carts are available. Green fees are only $15 for 9 holes and $25 for 18. Call ahead for available tee times, 541-963-4241. Directions: Take exit 261 from Interstate 84. Turn east on Highway 82 (aka Island Avenue) to Island City. Turn right on McAlister Road; travel about 3/4 of a mile to the country club. 10605 South McAlister Road, Island City, Oregon. ***


Catherine Creek Miniature Golf is a delightful miniature golf course in the small community of Union. Play in the midst of a fragrant mature rose garden. Maneuver through interesting holes, cross bridges over the creek, and take a rest at benches and picnic tables along the course. Directions: In the town of Union, sixteen miles south of La Grande, from Main Street, turn west on Arch Street, then right to 307 North Fifth Street. The course is on the right side of the street. Open spring and summer, Tuesday through Sunday. Call 541-562-5340 for hours. ***

Riverside Greens Miniature Golf is a brand new venue for family fun, located adjacent to Riverside Park in La Grande. The professionally designed course offers 18 challenging holes of putting fun. Fountains, rolling terrain, and well groomed greens are highlights. Beautiful country setting. Open seasonally to dusk. In La Grande, take Island Avenue and cross the railroad tracks at Monroe; then take a quick right on Spruce Street. Follow Spruce to Riverside Park and turn right on Fruitdale. Riverside Greens borders the park to the east. $4.50 for 18 holes. 541-963-7361 for information on tournaments, parties, and group play. ***