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Area Attractions

General Manager and Editor Sean Hart Editorial Staff Angel Carpenter Richard Hanners Advertising Consultant Kim Kell Administrative Assistant Makenna Adair Office Assistant Alix Hand Explore Designer John D. Bruijn Website MyEagleNews.com Office Address 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845 Phone 541-575-0710

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10 The Strawberry Mountains 13 John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Things to do 25 30 34 37 38 39 40 42 44

Communities

14 The John Day River 15 Silvies Valley Ranch 18 Grant County’s Golden History 20 Kam Wah Chung 23 Magone Lake

Camping Riding Events Calendar Winter Activities The Water Fishing Hiking Wildlife Museums

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Facts & Contacts Canyon City John Day Mt. Vernon Prairie City Dayville & Monument Seneca Long Creek Kimberly & Granite Dale Ghost Towns

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Explore the Seven Wonders of Grant County and other unexpected treasures

From the picturesque Strawberry Mountains to the winding waters of the John Day River, Grant County is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Oregon. An outdoor oasis, the area boasts year-round recreational opportunities. Whether camping, hunting, fishing, hiking or riding, the abundance of great country will not disappoint.

In this publication, we focus on the Seven Wonders of Grant County, but narrowing down the list to only seven was not easy. When every turn on a forest road can lead to an amazing sight, it’s hard to settle on so few choices. There’s so much more to see and do here than we could fit inside a single magazine.

This guide is just a starting point — a trailhead for your Grant County adventure. From rugged alpine mountaintops to piney forests and sagebrush-dusted high desert down to rolling grassland valleys, every corner brings a new scene.

Steeped in history and small-town spirit, the slower pace of life here makes enjoying the natural beauty even more relaxing. There is always something to see and someone to talk to.

We invite you to explore the wonders of Grant County and the dozens of other unexpected treasures for yourself. It’s well worth the trip.

Strawberry Mountains Photo by Tanni Wenger Photography

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ACTIVITIES 16 60 61 55 61

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BUILDING SUPPLY 65 Mills Building Supply & Sporting Goods 65 Grant County Building Supplies

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COFFEE 12 Log Cabin Espresso 33 Timbers Bistro 60 Station 62

CONTRACTORS 65

Mobile Glass

ELECTRONICS 21

DP Home Entertainment

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EQUIPMENT RENTALS 61

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FAIRGROUNDS 16

Grant County Fairgrounds

FARM/ANIMAL SUPPLIES 16 61 61

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LEGAL SERVICES 43 Robert Raschio

LODGING 57 57 62 60 62

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Bates State Park Clyde Holliday State Park Depot RV Park Grant County Fairgrounds OHV Park Morrow County/Grant County Southfork RV Park Timbers RV Park

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THE STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS

Adventure awaits in this wilderness wonder The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, 68,700 acres of diverse habitat representing five of the seven major life zones in North America, is a wonder of the high desert country.

From 9,042-foot high Strawberry Mountain east to 7,999foot high Canyon Mountain overlooking John Day, the wilderness features more than 125 miles of hiking trails across rugged terrain with numerous opportunities to camp at high elevations.

Visitors may see 378 kinds of animals and 22 fish species in the wilderness, including elk, mule deer, pronghorn, black bears, cougars, Rocky Mountain goats, ruffed and blue grouse, pileated woodpeckers, sharp-shinned hawks, bald eagles — even pine marten, mink and beaver.

High-country fishermen will find fish in seven alpine lakes.

Anglers will find trout in Strawberry Lake, located about a mile from Strawberry Campground. Hikers who continue around and a short distance above Strawberry Lake will find 40-foot high Strawberry Falls.

Visitors who access the wilderness from the south can make a short hike to Slide Lake or continue just over a ridge to High

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Lake, where goats can be seen hanging out on high cliffs and scree fields.

A multi-day loop hike connects these lakes with Strawberry Falls, passing through pine, fir and larch for about 17 miles with a 4,500-foot elevation gain. The southern portion passes through areas where forest fires have left skeleton-like trees and little shade. Hikers are advised to bring insect repellent.

Most visitors use the wilderness between July and November, but snow may be encountered at higher elevations any time of the year. The climate is mostly mild with clear skies, but summertime thunderstorms may occur. Daytime temperatures normally range between 30 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights are cool, and freezing temperatures may occur any time of the year.

Strawberry Campground is located about 11 miles south of Prairie City on Forest Road 6001. To access the wilderness from the south, take Highway 395 south from John Day to County Road 65, turn east until it becomes Forest Road 15, turn north on Forest Road 1640. For more information, visit the Malheur National Forest website, fs.usda.gov/malheur.

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JOHN DAY FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Discover spectacular views, scenic drives, hikes, picnics and a treasure trove of fossils at a paleontology center The Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center is a great jump-off point to start a journey through the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Located approximately 8 miles northwest of Dayville, the center is a state-of-the-art facility showcasing over 500 fossil specimens that have been found in the three sections of the monument — Sheep Rock Unit, Painted Hills Unit and Clarno Unit — which cover a total 14,000 acres of land.

The center, in the Sheep Rock Unit, is not only a spot for visitors young and old to discover unearthed treasures — from up to 55 million years ago — but also a place where paleontologists actively work. Scientists can be seen through a large glass window working on projects such as removing rock from around fossils. Admission is free.

Upon entering the exhibit area of the 11,000-square-foot building, guests will hear what the animals of that ancient era may have sounded like as they weave through the displays, viewing fossilized mammals, leaves, nuts and seeds. Large murals depict the animals and landscape, and information boards educate visitors about the fossil bed history and findings.

Children will enjoy the Junior Ranger room, where there are coloring pages, a bean bag, books to read and a microscope. Kids can also answer questions in a booklet to earn a Junior Ranger badge.

In another room, an 18-minute movie called "A Place of Discovery" gives an overview of what the local landscape was like millions of years ago — a subtropical environment supporting a host of interesting mammals.

Creatures such as three-toed horses, mouse-deer and sheep-sized oreodonts were stalked by carnivores, such as nimravids, sabertooth cat-like animals, and entelodonts, omnivores which look like giant pigs. Fossils from these animals were found at the 29-million-year-old blue-green Turtle Cove beds, which is the most productive fossilbearing layer found in the three units of the monument.

Hours of operation for spring, March through May, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From Memorial Day (May 27) through Labor Day (Sept. 2), hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Fall hours, September through October, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and in winter, from November through February, the center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

For more information about the John Day Fossil Beds, visit nps.gov/joda or call 541-987-2333. To reach the center from Dayville, travel approximately 7 miles west on Highway 26 to Highway 19 and travel north 2 miles to the center.

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THE JOHN DAY RIVER

The beautiful, constant John Day River is a gift that keeps on giving Taking in the stunning views of the river with the backdrop of the spring or fall high desert colors is as easy as a road trip.

No matter the time of year, travelers' eyes will be rewarded following the John Day's meandering flow through the breathtaking geologic formations in Picture Gorge on Highway 26 west of Dayville to Highway 19 through the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument's Sheep Rock Unit from Goose Rock to Cathedral Rock south of Kimberly.

Other ways to enjoy the third-longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states of America, include summertime picnicking, camping and fishing at the river's edge. Floating lazily downstream by inner tube or pontoon or enjoying a few of the fun rapids by canoe are other options — rafts, canoes and kayaks can navigate the river down to 150 cubic feet per second.

The 284-mile long John Day River, a tributary of the Columbia River, has its source from four areas: the main branch from the Strawberry Mountains in eastern Grant County, the North Fork from the Elkhorn Mountains in the northeast part of the county, the Middle Fork from the Blue Mountains at the eastern edge of the county and the South Fork from Harney County.

The main fork flows through the towns of Prairie City, John Day and Mt. Vernon passing hay fields and grazing pastures. Clyde Holliday State Park east of Mt. Vernon, alongside Highway 26, has a large parking lot, several picnic tables, bathrooms, a swimming hole and a campground.

Farther west, in Dayville, the South Fork joins the main flow. Dayville city park has playground equipment, picnic tables and bathrooms.

The Middle Fork runs alongside County Road 20 in the eastern portion of the county. Middle Fork Campground offers a quiet spot for a picnic and fishing in the warmer months.

Between the towns of Monument and Kimberly, off of Highway 402, visitors can enjoy the sight of the river from the solitude of Big Bend and Lone Pine campgrounds.

Fishing opportunities in the upper mainstem John Day River include smallmouth bass from March through October with no limit on size or number for harvesting. Some anglers seek out an opportunity to catch a westslope cutthroat trout, found only in Oregon in the John Day Basin, primarily in the upper mainstem from May 22 to Oct. 31. For more information on fishing, refer to Oregon fishing regulations for open river reaches. Contact BLM officials regarding boat permits.

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SILVIES VALLEY RANCH

A resort wonder in the high desert The Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch is a wonder of Oregon's high desert country. Located south of Seneca off Highway 395, the boutique resort has been operating since a soft opening in 2017.

The Hankins and Craddock golf courses, reversible overlapping 18-hole courses designed by Dan Hixson, and the McVeigh’s Gauntlet 7-hole ridge course, featuring goats as caddies, were recognized respectively by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as some of the best new courses in the world.

Guests can also play the Chief Egan course, a mountain meadow 9-hole par-3 course.

Founded in 1883, the ranch’s 140,000 acres of deeded and leased land in Silvies Valley is home to mountain meadows, ponderosa pine forests and the Silvies River drainage. Ranch hands manage 2,600 goats and 4,500 head of cattle.

The Retreat is a 34-room resort offering luxurious accommodations, fine dining and a conference center.

The Lodge at Silvies Valley Ranch was recognized as one of the 13 most spectacular golf course restaurants by Golf Magazine, and Chef Damon Jones, recognized as a premiere ranch-to-table chef, was recently selected as the Chef of the Year by the Oregon Beef Council.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served ranch-style every day at long wooden tables shared by guests, staff and management. The beef and chevon comes from grass-fed cows and free-range goats raised on the ranch, and the meat is USDA-certified organic.

Ranch-style meals at Silvies include seven courses

featuring what’s available locally and what’s in season, Jones said. Silvies grows some herbs and vegetables in a micro garden and greenhouses. Local ranchers are invited to a more laid-back, buffet-style ranch barbecue on Fridays.

Summertime visitors can enjoy cattle drives, rifle and pistol shooting, fishing in the ranch’s ponds and creeks and mountain biking on the two-track trails that crisscross the ranch.

That includes shooting at the pistol range, long-distance sharpshooter range and the Western-style range, where guests shoot lever-action, open-sight rifles at metal targets that ping when they get knocked down.

New to Silvies this year is the 17,000-square-foot Rocking Heart Spa, featuring a half-width Olympic-length lap pool, an indoor climbing wall and a complete assortment of fitness equipment.

Guests will also enjoy the Jacuzzi tubs, steam saunas, single and couples massage treatment rooms, a special manicure and pedicure salon and a quiet room outfitted with a stone fireplace.

The resort also offers a wide range of winter activities, from snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the snowcovered golf courses to ice fishing and ATV tours.

A fun new winter attraction for families is “cool golf” played with tennis balls and large cups on the Chief Egan course. Ozzie and Arnold, the Clydesdale horses that pull guests on wagon rides in the summer, are being trained to pull a sleigh for winter guests.

For more information, call 541-573-5150 or 1-800-SILVIES, email info@silvies.us or visit online at silvies.us.

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GRANT COUNTY’S GOLDEN HISTORY

Travel back in time to a golden era Visitors to Canyon City might be surprised to learn that land along Humbolt Street was worth $500 per square yard during the height of the Grant County gold rush. But another wonder is that the Grant County gold discoveries often were accidental.

The initial gold discovery at Griffin Gulch near the mouth of Canyon Creek in fall 1861 was made by miners searching for the legendary Blue Bucket Mine much farther east. After a fruitless search, they were heading back to the Willamette Valley when they found some color.

The strike that set off the Grant County gold rush came on July 5, 1862, when two separate parties struck pay dirt at Hog Point along Canyon Creek. Within 10 days, an estimated 1,000 miners lined 2 miles of the creek. In 1863, miners got together and built a huge flume to drain the creek and open up new digging sites.

At its peak, the population of Canyon City reached about 10,000, and the mining town claimed more people than Portland. A saloon on a bench near Lincoln Rock was the town's first business, and the area became known as Whiskey Flat.

The emerging town suffered several major setbacks. A defective stovepipe in the International Hotel in 1870 caused a fire that wiped out the town. It was rebuilt but flooded following a thunderstorm in May 1898. Six months later a fire spread from the second floor of the Elkhorn Hotel and burned down the town again.

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Shortly after the Canyon Creek gold rush began, a party of Southerners camped 3.5 miles north of today's Prairie City made a strike. A group of women washing clothes in a gravel bank along a creek made the initial discovery. The stream was named Dixie Creek.

As mining increased, homes built along Dixie Creek were in danger of falling into nearby diggings, and residences eventually migrated south into the valley. Other mining districts sprouted up across the county in the Susanville, Greenhorn, Red Boy and Granite areas.

Chinese miners often outnumbered Europeans in the early placer mining days. By 1882, 16 hydraulic mining operations in Grant County were owned by Chinese companies. The Monumental and La Bellevue hard rock mines were in operation by 1874, and dredges began working in Grant County by 1900. Large gold mining operations around Canyon City ended in the 1930s.

In 1900, Waldemar Lindgren visited the Gold Belt of the Blue Mountains for the U.S. Geological Survey. He estimated that 725,000 ounces of gold worth about $15 million was extracted by placer miners in the Canyon City area. At 2019 gold prices, that would be worth about $942 million.

Another 226,835 ounces of placer gold, 77,840 ounces of hard-rock gold and 19,967 ounces of undifferentiated gold were extracted from 1904 through 1957, worth about $422 million at today's gold prices.

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KAM WAH CHUNG

A ‘Golden Flower of Prosperity’ frozen in time The Kam Wah Chung & Co. store in John Day is not just a wonder of Eastern Oregon — it's a wonder of the world that draws tourists from as far away as China.

It’s been about 140 years since Kam Wah Chung & Co. opened its doors to Chinese and American customers in John Day. The Whiskey Gulch gold rush in 1862 brought thousands of prospectors to the Canyon City and John Day area.

About nine years later, Chinese immigrants opened a store called Kam Wah Chung, translated as “Golden Flower of Prosperity,” in a former trading post that was built on The Dalles Military Road around 1866.

About 2,000 Chinese men lived in the “Tiger Town” part of John Day by 1885. Two Chinese immigrants bought the Kam Wah Chung business in 1888 and expanded it to a grocery, dry goods store and clinic.

Ing “Doc” Hay offered herbal medicine to the growing Chinese population as an alternative to Western medicine.

Lung On, who spoke both Chinese and English, ran the general store and facilitated communication between Chinese and American settlers.

Over time, the building served as a community center, offering a place for gambling, drinking and smoking. Some miners boarded there as well.

“Doc” Hay and Lung On held onto their business through a period of violent anti-Chinese agitation in Oregon in the mid-1880s. By 1910, American settlers began to visit Hay for their ailments.

As his reputation grew, Hay began serving clients as far away as Massachusetts, sending diagnoses and herbal remedies by mail. Meanwhile, On put his business acumen to

work and opened the first auto dealership in Oregon east of the Cascades.

Lung On died in 1940. His estate was valued at $90,000 at the time. Kam Wah Chung & Co. continued running for eight more years, at which time “Doc” Hay fell and broke his hip. He traveled to Portland for treatment and died there in 1952.

Hay was brought back to John Day and was buried alongside Lung On. Three years later, a descendant deeded the Kam Wah Chung building and its contents to the city of John Day for use as a cultural museum. The building was boarded up.

Twelve years later, while surveying for a new park, city staff discovered the ownership deed. When volunteers opened the building, they found it just as it was in 1955, with food in the kitchen, a stock of dry goods and medicinal herbs and Hay’s tools sitting on the apothecary table.

It was frozen in time, like a time capsule. In recent years, archaeologists and Chinese academics investigated the unique site. In 2018, film crews came to the state heritage site to make television documentaries for U.S. and Chinese audiences.

Recently, a 10-year project to scan about 20,000 documents discovered at Kam Wah Chung has been completed, one of the largest collection of Chinese documents in North America. About 6,000 of the documents are in Chinese.

The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is located at 125 NW Canton St. in John Day. Guided tours are offered daily from May 1 through Oct. 31. For more information, call 541575-2800.

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MAGONE LAKE

A hidden oasis, tucked in to the Malheur National Forest of the Blue Mountains A respite from the heat in the summer, Magone (pronounced "muhgoon") is popular for swimming, picnicking, fishing and camping.

The lake and campground are surrounded by Engelmann spruce and ponderosa pine, and a sandy beach is great for building sandcastles and launching into the water with inner tubes, pontoons or canoes. There is also a boat ramp nearby.

Magone Lake, stocked with rainbow and brook trout, covers about 50 acres and features both deep holes of up to 100 feet and shoals on the north side.

Swimmers can stay near the shore and the gradually sloping shallow water, or venture out to dive off a tree stump in the middle of the lake.

Picnic areas near the beach are a good spot for barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers — or making s’mores. Be sure to pack garbage out.

Bathrooms and changing rooms are nearby, as well as drinking water.

A 1-mile hiking trail, circling the lake, is easy enough for everyone in the family, and you might spot wildflowers, as well as chipmunks, beaver and ducks.

In the campground area, there are three tent-only sites, 20 tent/trailer sites and a large picnic area for a group. All the facilities are handicapaccessible. It also has a reservation-only covered picnic shelter for large gatherings.

Each space features a picnic table, fire ring and cooking grate. There is no electricity or garbage collection.

Geologists believe the lake was created by a landslide in the early 1800s.

It is said the first fish placed in Magone Lake arrived in the 1880s when Major Joseph Magone, a former Civil War officer, carried buckets of brook trout from the John Day Valley to the lake. Known for traveling most everywhere by foot, he hiked up to the lake with a wooden yoke across his shoulders with a bucketful of fish at each end.

Today, the lake is stocked by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

To get to Magone Lake on Highway 26, travel about 3 miles west of Prairie City (9 miles east of John Day), then turn north onto Keeney Forks Road/County Road 18 and drive approximate 10 miles. Then turn onto Forest Service Road 3620, and travel approximately 1 mile to Forest Road 3618. The campground is about 1 mile from the turnoff.

A Malheur National Forest map would be helpful and can be found at Forest Service offices in John Day and Prairie City. For more information about road conditions, or to reserve the group campground or the picnic shelter, visit recreation.gov or call 1-888-444-6777.

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& The office, at 528 E. Main in John Day, is located next to the Grant County Health Department. 541-575-1466, Monday-Friday 8 a.m-5 p.m.

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Camping

IN GRANT COUNTY

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With thousands of acres of public land, Grant County has plenty of campgrounds to choose from, offering visitors opportunities to hike, hunt, fish and enjoy the solitude of nature There are remote wilderness campgrounds with only the essentials, as well as sites with hookups for RVs located in town near restaurants and shopping.

An unexpected treasure on the Malheur National Forest about 20 miles from John Day, Fall Mountain Lookout allows visitors to spend the night in a

former fire lookout atop an 18-foot tower. A catwalk encircles the structure, providing 360-degree views of the surrounding areas, including the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, Seneca and Mt. Vernon. The lookout can only accommodate two people and provides few amenities.

The Sunshine, Short Creek, Deer

Creek and Murderers Creek guard stations — former outposts for firefighters — can also be rented.

Although most of the national forest campgrounds are first-come, firstserved, the tower and guard stations can be reserved online. For reservations or more information, visit recreation.gov.

State Parks in Grant County Clyde Holliday State Park

Bates State Park

Sitting next to the John Day River only an hour away from Oregon’s pristine wilderness areas, Clyde Holliday State Park offers camping beneath towering cottonwood trees. Visitors to the 43-acre park may spot elk and mule deer grazing nearby or steelhead rushing upriver to spawn.

Campground facilities include 31 first-come, first-served electrical sites with water, two reservable tepees from mid-April through lateSeptember, a hiker/biker camp, hot showers and flush toilets, firewood and ice for sale, an RV dump station, horseshoe pits and an outdoor amphitheater with summer interpretive programs.

Clyde Holliday State Park is located on Highway 26 a mile east of Mt. Vernon and 8 miles west of John Day.

Once the site of a thriving lumber mill and company town that operated from 1917 to 1975, the 131-acre Bates State Park lies along the Middle Fork John Day River and Bridge and Clear creeks. The park features 4 miles of hiking trails and an old mill pond where visitors often spot beavers and otters.

Campground facilities include 28 primitive sites for tents or selfcontained RVs, vault toilets, potable water, a hiker/biker camp with six sites and electric plug-ins and three campsites are accessible to campers with disabilities. Camping is first-come, first-served from May 1 to Oct. 1. A day-use area contains facilities for picnicking.

Bates State Park is located about 17 miles east of Prairie City on County Road 20 about a mile from the junction of Highway 26 and Highway 7. For more information, visit oregonstateparks.org.

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Picnicking

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Magone Lake — USFS 26 miles N. of John Day on Forest Road 3620 2. Dixie — USFS 8 miles N.E. of Prairie City on U.S. Hwy. 26 3. Middle Fork — USFS 9 miles N.W. of Austin Junction on Co. Road 20 4. Deerhorn — USFS 4 miles N.W. of Austin Junction on Co. Road 20 5. Little Crane — USFS 30 miles S.E. of Prairie City on Forest Road 16 6. Parish Cabin — USFS 11 miles E. of Seneca on Forest Road 1520 7. Wickiup — USFS 18 miles S.E. of John Day on Forest Road 15 8. Starr — USFS 16 miles S. of John Day on Hwy. 395 9. Trout Farm — USFS 15 miles S.E. of Prairie City on Co. Road 62 10a. Slide Creek (east side of road) — USFS 9 miles S. of Prairie City on Forest Road 6001 10b. Slide Horse Camp (west side of road) — USFS 9 miles S. of Prairie City on Forest Road 6001 11. Strawberry — USFS 11 miles S. of Prairie City on Forest Road 6001 12. Murray — USFS 21 miles E. of Seneca on Forest Road 924 13. Big Creek — USFS 21 miles E. of Seneca on Forest Road 815 14. Elk Creek — USFS 25 miles S.E. of Prairie City on Forest Road 16 15. North Fork Malheur — USFS 29 miles S.E. of Prairie City on Forest Road 1675 16. Crescent — USFS 17 miles S.E. of Prairie City on Co. Road 62 17. Lake Creek Youth Camp — Nonprofit 20 miles E. of Seneca on Forest Road 924 18. Billy Fields — USFS 20 miles S.W. of John Day on Forest Road 21 19. Oregon Mine — USFS 26 miles S.W. of John Day on Forest Road 2170 20. Olive Lake — USFS 26 miles S.E. of Dale on Forest Road 10 21. Lone Pine — BLM 1.5 miles N.E. of Kimberly on Co. Road 402 22. Big Bend — BLM 3 miles N.E. of Kimberly on Co. Road 402 23. Frazier — USFS 20 miles S.W. of Dayville on Forest Road 5800-500 24. Bates State Park 30 miles N.E. of John Day on Middle Fork Lane 25. Clyde Holliday State Park 8 miles W. of John Day on U.S. Hwy. 26 26. Grant County RV Park At the fairgrounds in John Day 27. Lower Camp Creek — USFS 39 miles N. of John Day on Forest Road 36

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Riding

IN GRANT COUNTY

With little traffic and a lot of curves, the scenic roads in Grant County are some of the best in the West for riding, whether the bike is motorized or pedal-powered Several motorcycle groups, including BMW Riders of Oregon, hold annual rallies in John Day because of the highquality rides.

Grant County is home to one of the designated Oregon Scenic Bikeways and hosted Bicycle Rides Northwest for a week last year.

Both motorcyclists and bicyclists enjoy the quiet and picturesque backdrops in a variety of landscapes throughout the county.

Grant County’s most popular rides Ride 1

125 miles Leave John Day headed west on Highway 26 through Mt. Vernon and Dayville. In Picture Gorge, approximately 7 miles west of Dayville, turn north on Highway 19 and travel past the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center. At the Kimberly Store, turn right to go through Monument to Long Creek. In Long Creek, turn right on Highway 395 and drive south to Mt. Vernon. Turn left on Highway 26 and head east back to John Day.

Ride 2

108 miles Leave John Day headed west on Highway 26 to Mt. Vernon. Turn right at the intersection and travel north through Long Creek on Highway 395. Turn right on County Road 20, ride approximately 34 miles to Highway 7. Turn right on Highway 7 and go 1-1.5 miles to the intersection with Highway 26 at Austin Junction. Turn right on Highway 26 and ride over Dixie Summit and into Prairie City. Continue traveling 13 miles on Highway 26 back to John Day.

Ride 3

84 miles Leave John Day headed east on Highway 26, 13 miles to Prairie City.

Turn right on Main Street and and follow to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and continue past the cemetery,

when the road becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Turn right on Forest Road 16 and travel east approximately 36 miles until you reach Seneca. Turn right on Highway 395 and travel north approximately 26 miles back to John Day.

Ride 4

65 miles Leave John Day headed west on Highway 26 approximately 18 miles to Forest Service Road 21 (sign reads Fields Creek, Murderers Creek).

Turn left on Forest Road 21. Be sure to turn left where the road T’s at Murderers Creek as the right fork becomes gravel after a few miles. Stay on Forest Road 21 to Paulina/Izee Highway (County Road 63) and turn left, going approximately 4 miles to Highway 395. Turn left and go approximately 17 miles to Canyon City and John Day.

Ride 5

11 miles On this short trip near town, riders see breathtaking views of Canyon Mountain and the John Day Valley. Leave John Day headed east on Highway 26 for 3 miles, turning right onto Dog Creek Road. After a little over a mile, the paved road takes a 90-degree turn onto Marysville Road/County Road 52. Riders descend into Canyon City and take a right turn, heading north on Highway 395 back into John Day.

Off-roading in Grant County The Morrow/Grant County OHV Park offers ATV enthusiasts plenty of trails along with amenities.

The park is open from May through December, with a limited riding area open during the off season.

The park boasts 200 miles of trails (20 miles are jeep accessible), including trails for a variety of skill levels. Some areas have novice and advanced trail systems in the same area for family fun.

There is an RV park, with tent spaces and cabins available for rent and ADA restrooms and showers nearby. Day trail riding is free, and there are picnic areas.

Small stocked fishing ponds, a hiking trail and a golf driving range provide more recreation.

Volunteer EMTs are around on most weekends during open season, and law enforcement is on patrol year-round.

The park includes about 9,000 acres of

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land with 2,000 acres located in Grant County.

The park is 33 miles southwest of Heppner on Highway 207.

For the off-season area, drive past the main entrance on Forest Road 21, travel about 3 miles and turn right at Forest Road 2128 (a sign reads day use), travel about 1 mile, unload in the day-use area on the right hand side. A vault bathroom with no water is available.

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Mountain Biking Mountain bikers can often bask in the solitude and scenery of forest trails of Grant County without encountering another person. A variety of trails provide miles of fun for those who want to get away.

North Fork Malheur Trail The 12.4-mile path travels through a canyon and along the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River.

The remote area gives riders an opportunity to enjoy the solitude of the forest.

The trail is open in April.

Length: 12.4 miles.

Directions from Prairie City: Turn onto South Main Street and follow to the junction with Bridge Street. Turn left onto Bridge Street and continue past the cemetery, when the road becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16, then turn east onto Forest Road 16 and follow for approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1675. Follow Forest Road 1675 for approximately 2 miles to the campground.

Riley Creek Trail This trail travels along Riley Creek and provides access to McClellan Mountain Trail 216 and the McClellan Mountain Semi-Primitive Roadless Area, which is closed to all motorized vehicles. The trail allows visitors a wonderful hike in a quiet setting. The trail is soft compacted earth starting at the Riley Creek Trailhead and continuing along McClellan Mountain Trail 216. After connecting to Fields Peak Trail, it becomes more rutted and steep. The trail traverses through beautiful wooded areas connecting with McClellan Mountain Trail, providing beautiful views of McClellan Mountain and Riley Mountain. Parking is limited to passenger vehicles.

Parking for vehicles pulling trailers is available at the junction of Forest Road 2190 and Forest Road 2190589.

The trail is open in June.

Length: 2.2 miles Directions from John Day: Take Highway 395 south approximately 15 miles to the junction with County Road 63. Follow County Road 63 west approximately 6 miles to Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 approximately 5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2190. The trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 2190.

Big Creek/Summit Prairie Trail Situated on the former Hines Railroad Grade, this trail provides an easy ride. The trail travels through steep grade, filled to accommodate railroad traffic, deep cuts through rocky hills and flat open areas. The cut rocks show layers of geologic material. The dirt and rock trail travels through stands of ponderosa and lodge pole pine trees. Visitors will see a variety of wildflowers and wildlife in the area.

The trail is used by visitors to Lake Creek Youth Camp and other nearby campgrounds, including Big Creek Campground and Murray Campground.

The trail is open in May. Length: 12.5 miles Directions from Prairie City: From Prairie City, turn onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street to Bridge Street, turn left onto Bridge Street and continue past the cemetery. Bridge Street then becomes County Road 62. Follow County Road 62 approximately 19 miles to the junction with Forest Road 16. Travel west on Forest Road 16 to the junction with Forest Road 1600133. Travel on Forest Road 1600133 to the junction with Forest Road 1600097 where the trailhead is located.

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APRIL 2019 Lake Creek Youth Camp Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Strawberry Mountain Gun and Knife Show Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Spring Fling Bazaar Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dinner Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net JC Oliver Memorial Roping Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Heritage Family Foundation Fundraiser Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Dayville Bunny Hop 5K Dayville, 541-987-2188 Dayville Easter Egg Hunt Dayville, 541-987-2188 Community spring potluck Dayville, 541-987-2188 Mt. Vernon Easter Egg Hunt Mt. Vernon Community Center, 541-575-1007 Hellofit Scramble John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

MAY 2019 Blue Mountain Hospice’s Strut, Stride, Straddle and Stroll 541-575-1648 Kentucky Derby party and corn-hole tournament Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

JUNE 2019 Christian quartet concert Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Joe Wolters horse clinic Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-421-3456 grantcountyoregon.net Health fair Grant County Fairgrounds, Trowbridge Pavilion, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Ty Evans mule clinic Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-792-0771 grantcountyoregon.net BMW Riders of Oregon rally Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

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JULY 2019 Beater Bike Bonanza Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Cinnabar Mountain Playdays youth rodeos Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Calvary Horse Camp Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

Escape RV Tour Group Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Genealogy Society Yard Sale Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

Quilt show Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

’62 Days Celebration Canyon City, 503-315-5964

Cinco de Mayo Golf Scramble John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Gold Rush Run and Walk Canyon City, 503-315-5964

Club Memorial Tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Jack N’ Jenny Couples Tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Jackson’s Razzle Dazzle Ladies Tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Family Fun Day John Day, 541-575-1006

Seneca Oyster Feed, Golf Scramble and Softball Tournament Seneca, 541-542-2161

Friday hiking trips for seniors and adults jdccparksandrec.com

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All events subject to change. Visit MyEagleNews.com for more information.

Cinnabar Mountain Playdays youth rodeos Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net NPRA Rodeo Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Grant County Junior Rodeo Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Two-man best ball golf tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

SEPTEMBER 2019

NOVEMBER 2019 Rodeo court coronation dinner Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net Christmas on the Prairie Prairie City, 541-820-3605 prairiecityoregon.com Christmas bazaars Mt. Vernon Community Center, 541-932-4688 Mt. Vernon Grange, 541-575-1007

DECEMBER 2019

Cross Country Golf Scramble John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-620-4283 grantcountyoregon.net

Grant County Fly-In Grant County Regional Airport, 541-575-1151 gcra.org

Grant County Classic Steer Jackpot Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

Keerins Hall Holiday Bazaar Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-1900 grantcountyoregon.net

Last Chance Golf Scramble John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Christmas lighting contest Dayville, 541-987-2188

4th of July celebration and fireworks Dayville, 541-987-2188

Club Championship John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Community Christmas Celebration Dayville, 541-987-2188

Grant County 4th of July celebration and fireworks Prairie City, 541-820-3605 prairiecityoregon.com

Buckaroo Festival and Harvest Auction Monument, 541-934-2244

Timber Truckers Light Parade John Day

Founders Day pageant and picnic Long Creek, 541-421-3601

Community fall potluck Dayville, 541-987-2188

Daddy Daughter Dance jdccparksandrec.com

Monument 4th of July Jubilee Monument, 541-934-2025

Scarecrow contest Dayville, 541-987-2188

Pancake feed Mt. Vernon Grange, 541-575-1007

Fiber Fest Prairie City Ginger Shives, 541-350-1853 prairiecityfiberfest.com

Rally for the Cure Golf Scramble John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

Demolition Derby Grant County Fairgrounds, 541-575-0329 grantcountyoregon.net

Firecracker 2x2 Golf Tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

OCTOBER 2019

Farmers Market ‘Harvest Festival’ Downtown John Day johndayfarmersmarket.com

FEBRUARY 2020

MARCH 2020 Mother-son date night jdccparksandrec.com

C O Seniors Tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170 Wapiti Golf Tournament John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170 National Day of the Cowboy Prairie City Kathy Moss, 541-620-0746 Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation Benefit Scramble John Day Golf Course, 541-575-0170

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Winter

Winter sports enthusiasts will find 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and four snow parks in the Grant County area. Snowmobile trails are

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groomed by volunteers from local snowmobile clubs. A state Sno-Park permit is required for parking at all snow parks. The cost is $25, available

from the Department of Motor Vehicles and some local stores. For more information about winter recreation, visit grantcountysnowballers.com.

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Grant County Snow Parks Starr Ridge

Huddleston

Blue Mountain Summit

The popular snow park at Starr Ridge features ample parking, a warming hut with a large stone fireplace built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and primitive outhouse facilities. Across the highway is Starr Bowl, a popular sledding and tubing area for families. Cross-country skiers typically use the groomed snowmobile trails, while backcountry skiers and snowshoers can head east toward the wilderness area. Starr Ridge is on Highway 395 about 16 miles south of John Day.

Snowmobilers can access hundreds of miles of groomed trails at the Huddleston Snow Park, which features a warming hut with a fireplace, restrooms and a large parking lot. The Skyline access is located about 1 mile before Huddleston. Snowshoers and cross-country skiers access miles of groomed and ungroomed trails at Huddleston, which is located on County Road 62 about 22 miles south of Prairie City.

A new snow park has been developed on Blue Mountain Summit. Snowmobile trails groomed by three different clubs converge near the snow park, which is located on Highway 26 about 10 miles east of the Highway 7 junction.

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For more information and regulations, visit dfw.state.or.us or call 800-720-6339.

North of John Day, Magone Lake is a great place for swimming with a sandy beach in the day-use area.

The John Day River and its three forks also provide a variety of places to float. The river has some Class 1 and Class 2 rapids that should be scouted prior to being run. The best time to raft the river is usually from March to June, depending on the water level and weather. For current rules, contact the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville office at 541-416-6700 or the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department at 503-986-0707.

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Fishing Spots in Grant County 1. Bull Prairie Reservoir — 27 acres, boat ramp; motors prohibited. From Spray, go 4 miles east on Hwy. 19 to Hwy. 207. Take 207 north 18 miles to FR 2039 and go 4 miles to lake. Rainbow, brook trout.

2. Cavender Pond — 15 acres on private land. From Monument go half-mile west on Hwy. 402; right on pond access road.

Rainbow trout, largemouth bass.

3. Long Creek Pond — 2 acres, located 6 miles west of Long Creek just off Hwy. 402. Rainbow trout.

4. Jump Off Joe Lake — 5 acres in Umatilla National Forest. From Granite, take FR 10 west, then FR 45 south 4 miles to a pullout near trailhead. Hike 0.25 miles to the lake. Triploid brook trout.

5. Lost Lake — 15 acres in Umatilla Forest. From Granite, take FR 10 west to FR 45. Go south about 0.5 miles, turn left on FR 020 to gate. Hike 2 miles to lake. Rainbow trout.

See map at left

15. Seventh Street Pond — 1 acre at Seventh Street Complex in John Day. Rainbow trout.

16. McHaley Pond — 1 acre on Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs land. Take Hwy. 26 east from Prairie City 0.5 miles, turn south on ranch access road past tree nursery.

Rainbow trout.

17. Strawberry Lake — 31 acres in the Strawberry Mt. Wilderness. Take Co. Road 60 south from Prairie City into Malheur Forest, continue on FR 6001 to trailhead. Hike 1.5 miles to lake.

Rainbow, brook trout.

18. High Lake — 10 acres in the Strawberry Mt. Wilderness. From Seneca, head east on FR 16 for 13 miles to FR 1640. Go north on 1640 to end and trail head. Hike 1.5 miles to lake.

Brook trout.

6. Olive Lake — 160 acres in Umatilla Forest. From Granite, go west on FR 10 for 11 miles. Boat ramp, docks, camping available. Rainbow trout, kokanee.

19. Slide Lake — 13 acres in the Strawberry Mt. Wilderness. Take Co. Road 60 south from Prairie City into Malheur Forest. Continue on FR 6001 to the trail head. Strenuous hike of more than 4 miles to lake. Brook trout.

7. Wildcat Pond — 2 acres in Malheur National Forest. From Hwy. 395, take Co. Road 88 west 8 miles, go left on 741 for 3.5 miles to FR 3955, then right 4 miles to FR 250. Rainbow trout.

20. Trout Farm Pond — 2 acres in Malheur Forest. From Prairie City, go south 15 miles on Co. Road 62. Look for Trout Farm sign, then turn west 100 yards. Rainbow, brook trout.

8. Hog Creek Pond — 1 acre in Malheur Forest. From Hwy. 395 at Ennis Creek, take FR 3940 east 5 miles to FR 432, go left for 3.5 miles to 794 and 0.5 miles to pond. Rainbow trout.

21. Poison Creek Reservoir — 27 acres on BLM land. 17 miles south of Seneca on Hwy. 395, take FR 17 east for 0.5 miles, turn north into reservoir. Rainbow trout, limit 2 trout per day.

9. Magone Lake — 50 acres in Malheur Forest. From John Day, travel 9 miles east on Hwy. 26 to Keeney Fork Road.

Go north 18 miles to FR 3620, then south 3 miles. Rainbow, brook trout.

22. Unity Reservoir — 926 acres, about 50 miles east of John Day off Hwy. 245 near Unity. Campsites, cabins, hiker/biker camp, ADA-accessible, RV dump station. Trout, bass and crappie.

10. Aldrich Gulch Pond — 0.5 acres on BLM land. Strenuous hike-in access only, 14 miles south of Dayville, then 0.5 miles east up Aldrich Gulch. No designated trail, Rainbow trout.

11. Wyllie Gulch Pond — 0.5 acre the Phillip Schneider Wildlife Area, 17 miles south of Dayville, then 3.5 miles up Murderers Creek to Wyllie Gulch. Hike-in access only, 3 miles up Wyllie Gulch, no designated trail, closed Feb. 1-April 14.

Rainbow trout.

12. Aldrich Ponds — Two ponds, 5 and 8 acres, in Phillip Schneider Wildlife Area, 5 miles east of Dayville. From Hwy. 26 go south on Phillip Schneider Wildlife Area access road 6 miles to lot. Hike-in access only, 2 miles south on trail.

Closed Dec. 1-April 14. Rainbow trout.

13. Holliday Park Pond — 3 acres near Holliday State Park, 0.75 miles east of Mt. Vernon on Hwy. 26, turn south on access road, 200 yards to pond.

Rainbow trout.

14. Brandon’s Pond — 2 acres near ODFW’s screen shop facility off Patterson Bridge Road, John Day. Open 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass.

23. Phillips Reservoir — 1,500 acres, along Hwy. 7 near Sumpter. Three campgrounds and two boat launches.

Perch, bass and rainbow trout. Tiger trout and hybrid Muskie, stocked to help control perch, must be released if caught. *24. Middle Fork John Day River — 14mile section from Camp Creek to Caribou Creek. Bank fishing access at Deerhorn, Middle Fork campgrounds.

Trout fishing good May-October.

Chinook salmon closed to fishing. *25. South Fork John Day River — 11mile section from the first bridge to the mouth of Murderers Creek. Trout fishing good May through October.

26. John Day River — 26-mile section from Kimberly downstream to Service Creek. Steelhead from January through March, smallmouth from May through November. Channel catfish during summer months. Bank access and boat launches at Shady Rest, Spray City and Muleshoe parks.

NOTE: Unless specified, all locations open year round. *Closed until Memorial Day Weekend.

For information on fishing in northeast Oregon, visit myodfw.com/recreation-report.

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Hiking

IN GRANT COUNTY Scenic country and solitude may be Grant County’s greatest treasures. With everything from short loops to multi-day backcountry adventures, hiking opportunities are abundant. From a walk around the lake to a mountain peak, outdoor enthusiasts of all levels will find something to love.

Onion Creek Trail

6.3 miles • Difficult The trail offers incredible views in all directions as well as access to Strawberry Mountain, Lakes Basin and Skyline trails. It provides 3,500 feet of elevation gain and is open to horses and foot traffic June to November.

Directions: Take County Road 60 south from Prairie City, which becomes Forest Road 6001. Trailhead is marked on right side of the road approximately halfway to Strawberry Campground. To access from Roads End Trailhead, take Forest Road 14 south from Prairie City. Turn west onto Forest Road 16 and follow through Logan Valley to the junction with Forest Road 1640. Follow signs to High Lake and Strawberry Mountain Wilderness on Forest Road 1640. Road’s End Trailhead is 0.25 miles before the end of the road (at High Lake Rim).

Nipple Butte Trail

3 miles • Difficult This scenic trail offers a number of outstanding vistas from rocky crags and cliffs over the drainage basin of the East Fork of Beech Creek and the John Day Valley. There are no major elevation changes on the east half of the trail.

Starting in the middle going west, the trail descends rapidly through moderate to heavy timber stands.

Directions: Route 1 – From Prairie City, travel approximately 3 miles west to the junction with County Road 18.

Follow County Road 18 approximately 13 miles to the junction with Forest Road 279. Turn west on Forest Road 279 (look for sign at turnoff). Follow Forest Road 279 for approximately 0.75 miles to intersection with Forest Road 296. NOTE: The Nipple Butte trail sign is here, but the trailhead is 400 yards west on Forest Road 296 at the fence line.

Route 2 – From Mt. Vernon, drive north on Highway 395 to Forest Road 3940. Drive northeast on Forest Road 3940 to the junction with Forest Service Road 3947 and turn east for 0.25 miles to Forest Road 459 and drive to the fence line.

McClellan Mountain Trail

10.2 miles • Easy A great trail for those seeking a quiet and secluded adventure. Another option available at the trailhead is a shorter but more difficult hike, Field’s Peak Trail, with a length of 4 miles. Visitors here may see wildlife such as birds, deer and wild horses. They can also enjoy beautiful spring wildflowers.

Directions: From John Day, travel west on Highway 26 approximately 18 miles to the junction with Forest Road 21.

Drive south on Forest Road 21 approximately 4.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 115. Proceed east on Forest Road 115 approximately 0.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2160. Travel south on Forest Road 2160 approximately 0.25 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2160-041. Continue traveling south on 2160-041 to the trailhead.

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Because of differences in elevation, location and other conditions, some trails may open later than others. Hikers are encouraged to contact the Malheur National Forest office, 541-575-3000, to confirm the status of trails.

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Wildlife

IN GRANT COUNTY Hunting An abundance of opportunities to find game and enjoy the scenery and diverse terrain are located just a short drive away from each of the communities in Grant County, which includes five wildlife units and another five bordering units.

Campgrounds dot the area, and there are two major wilderness areas — Strawberry Mountain and Monument Rock — within easy reach.

Popular game to hunt include mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn, cougar, bear, grouse, ducks and turkey.

Hunting units in Grant County include Northside, Murderers Creek, East Murderers Creek, Beulah, Desolation and Malheur.

Units bordering Grant County include Sumpter, Heppner, Silvies and Fossil.

For more information, call the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 541-575-0547. Hunting regulations are available at dfw.state.or.us.

Birding The Grant County Bird Club, which has been around for over 30 years has compiled a count of over 305 species in the area.

Birders find an abundance of robins, European starlings, Eurasian collared doves, wild turkey and California quail.

There are also raptors that have taken up residence, including red-tailed hawks, rough-legged hawks and bald eagles.

Often bald eagles can be seen along the Mt. Vernon to Dayville route, and usually show up in November and can stay as late as May, and some of the birds have bred in a couple places in the county.

The bird club has compiled a list of “Birding Hot Spots” in the area, and maps are available at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 301 W. Main St., John Day, and the Forest Service office, 431 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day.

Shooting Ranges

Seneca Shooting Range The Seneca Range is located at the south end of Seneca. The facility includes two trap ranges, one skeet range and a 100yard small arms range. Restroom facilities are on site.

The skeet range is open mainly on the first Sundays of the month. For more information, call Carroll Walton at 541-8204624. A small rifle-pistol range is open to the public all the time.

Visitors are asked to provide their own targets and clean up.

For more information on shooting activities, contact Bryan Wolf, president of the Seneca Trap Club, 541-792-0222; Ab Bezona, vice president, 541-240-1452; or Nancy Chase, secretary, 541-620-0269.

Bear Creek Rifle Range The Bear Creek Rifle Range is 0.9 miles north of Highway 26, 10 miles east of John Day, between John Day and Prairie City.

This site features a covered, eight-bay firing line.

The 1,000-yard range has become popular with many shooting enthusiasts, including black powder fans.

Those using the course must have permission and be with a trained safety officer who is a member.

There is also a spot at the range for archers to hone their skills.

For more information on Bear Creek Rifle Range, call Rod Carpenter at 509-385-9335. Heading up the black powder group is Jim Sproul who can be reached at 541-620-0231.

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Museums

IN GRANT COUNTY

In addition to the Grant County wonders Kam Wah Chung and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Grant County has three other excellent museums showcasing different parts of the county’s history, along with historical and genealogical societies.

Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum

Grant County Historical Museum Where: 101 S. Canyon Blvd., Canyon City Dates: May 1 to Sept. 30 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays Admission: Adults, $4; seniors and veterans, $3.50; children, $2; ages 6 and under, free Phone: 541-575-0362 Web: grantcountyhistoricalmuseum.org Visitors to the Grant County Historical Museum will be transported back in time to days gone by among vivid exhibits showcasing not only the area's rich gold mining days but also Native American artifacts, day-to-day early pioneer life, business endeavors, Chinese influence in Eastern Oregon, ranching and lumber industries, rock collections and more.

Museum exhibits include a focus on the lives of the pioneers who first came to the area, the Joaquin Miller Cabin and the jail from the town of Greenhorn. Beyond the old relics, there are extensive files of old newspaper clippings, letters, paper items and more than 5,000 old photographs.

DeWitt Museum Where: Bridge and Main streets, Prairie City Dates: May 15 to Oct. 15 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays Admission: $3 Phone: 541-820-3330 In addition to mining and lumber roots, Grant County was also once home to a thriving railroad. This slice of railroad history — and much more — is preserved at the DeWitt Museum in the heart of Prairie City. Visitors will find a wide assortment of railroad memorabilia, mining and ranching tools, rocks and minerals, vintage household items, photos of local families and the town, books and more. Each section and room of the two-story museum features a facet of local history.

Where: 241 E. Main St., John Day Dates: May 1 to Sept. 30 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays with group tours by appointment Admission: $3; children under 12, free Phone: 541-575-0052 or 541-575-0747 Working to preserve the history of the cowboy, the Ranch and Rodeo Museum highlights local cowboys, past and present.

Displays include rodeo champion belt buckles, branding irons, cowboy poetry, knife collections, historical barbed wires, Grant County Fair and Rodeo court costumes, trophy saddles of National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association champions as far back as 1959, photographs of Grant County cattle drives, documents, books and more.

Long Creek Historical Society Dates: Year-round Phone: 541-421-3165 Mail: PO Box 153, Long Creek, OR 97856 Web: longcreekhistoricalsociety.org The Long Creek Historical Society has collected a variety of artifacts, documents and memorabilia from the town’s history, and the group is working toward establishing a museum.

Grant County Genealogical Society Where: 281 W. Main St., John Day Dates: Year-round Hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturdays; and by appointment Admission: Free Phone: 541-932-4718 Email: gcgsociety94@yahoo.com For those who want to look into their family’s past, the Grant County Genealogical Society is a great resource. The group has cemetery books, old atlases, family histories and a variety of reference materials.

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GRANT COUNTY

Facts & Contacts EMERGENCY

Dial 911

GRANT COUNTY

CENSUS DATA

Grant County Sheriff’s Office 541-575-1131, 205 S. Humbolt St., Canyon City John Day Police Department 541-575-0030, 450 E. Main St., John Day

Population Population estimate (July 2017): 7,190 Median age: 53 Under 5: 4.7 percent Under 18: 18 percent Over 64: 29.6 percent Female: 49.7 percent Veterans: 732

Housing Housing units (July 2017): 4,410 Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 73.1 percent Median value of owneroccupied housing units: $155,400 Median selected monthly owner costs with mortgage: $985 Median selected monthly owner costs without mortgage: $389 Median gross rent: $643

Living Arrangements Households (2013-2017): 3,176 Persons per household: 2.24 Living in same house one year ago: 84.4 percent

Education High school graduate or higher for people over 24 (2013-2017): 89.8 percent Bachelor’s degree or higher for people over 24: 20.5 percent

Income

Grant County Emergency Management 541-575-0059, 201 S. Humbolt St., Canyon City Grant County Health Department 541-575-0429, 528 E. Main St., Ste. E, John Day Blue Mountain Hospital 541-575-1311, 170 Ford Road, John Day

GOVERNMENT Grant County 541-575-0059, 201 S. Humbolt St., Canyon City

Dayville 541-987-2188, 3 Park Lane, Dayville Granite 541-755-5100 John Day 541-575-0028, 450 E. Main St., John Day

UTILITIES Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative 541-575-0161, 400 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day Rates: Residential, $29.50/month, $0.07052/kWh; small commercial, $45.00/month, $0.07244/kWh Oregon Telephone Corporation 541-932-4411, 1 Telephone Drive, Mt. Vernon Blue Mountain Digital and TV Cable 541-932-4613, 300 Highland Terrace, Mt. Vernon

Monument 541-934-2025, 291 Main St., Monument

CenturyLink 888-723-8010

Mt. Vernon 541-932-4688, 199 W. Main St., Mt. Vernon Prairie City 541-820-3605, 133 S. Bridge St., Prairie City Seneca 541-542-2161, 106 A Ave., Seneca

Businesses

Oregon Department of Forestry 541-575-1139, 415 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day

Land in square miles: 4,528.54 Population per square mile (2010): 1.6 Mean travel time to work: 17.2 minutes

The Grant County Regional Airport features a third story observation deck, conference rooms with the latest technology and kitchen facilities. The airport offers Jet A and Avgas refueling, private hangars, a courtesy car and pilot lounge. A GPS instrument approach system and automated weather observation system (AWOS III) offer pilots safe and convenient access.

Long Creek 541-421-3601, 250 Hardisty St., Long Creek

U.S. Forest Service 541-575-3000, 431 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day

Geography

AIRPORT Grant County Regional Airport 541-575-1151, 72000 Airport Road, John Day

Canyon City 541-575-0509, 123 S. Washington St., Canyon City

Median household income (in 2017 dollars): $44,826 Per capita income in past 12 months: $25,154

Total employer establishments (2016): 228 All firms (2012): 595

park is an enterprise zone, which offers temporary property tax exemption for eligible businesses. The park is zoned for commercial/industrial development. SInglePhase 120/240V and three-phase 480V is available to all commercial/industrial park sites. The site is adjacent to the Grant County Regional Airport.

BUSINESS Grant County Chamber of Commerce 541-575-0547, 301 W. Main St., John Day Grant County Economic Development 541-575-1555, 530 E. Main St., Ste. 4, John Day

GRANT CO. INDUSTRIAL PARK Features one-acre parcels as well as two larger lots available for purchase or lease. The

EDUCATION Grant County Library 541-575-1992, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day Grant County Education Service District 541-575-1349, 835 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day Dayville School District 16J 541-987-2412, 285 School House Road, Dayville Total Enrollment: 48. Average class size: 7.

Grant School District 3 541-575-1280, 401 N. Canyon City Blvd., Canyon City Total Enrollment: 601. Average class size: 15-21.

Long Creek School District 17 541-421-3896, 375 E. Main St., Long Creek Total Enrollment: 36. Average class size: 6.

Monument School District 8 541-934-2646, 127 North St., Monument Total Enrollment: 47. Average class size: 5.

Prairie City School District 4 541-820-3314, 740 Overholt St., Prairie City Total Enrollment: 144. Average class size: 10.

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RANGELAND IMPROVEMENTS V

John Day Basin Office • Oxbow Conservation Area • Forrest Conservation Area

FISH HABITAT RESTORATION HABITTAT RESTO O ATION ORA T

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Working Towards a Common Goal of Watershed Health and Restoration Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs

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320 W Main Street, John Day OR 97845 541-575-1866 JDBOIT@ctwsbnr.org • www.wsfish.org

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CanyonCity

When gold was discovered in 1862, Canyon City quickly sprang up as a booming mining town with about 10,000 residents – at the time, more than Portland, Oregon’s current largest city. After the rush, the population dwindled, but the community remembers its origins in an annual ’62 Days Celebration in June. Canyon City is the county seat with a variety of businesses. The community

Elevation: 3,173 • Population: 669

hall hosts events, and Grantville Theater holds regular showings of newly released DVDs. The Grant County Historical Museum houses artifacts, documents and photographs that bring the county’s history to life. In the heart of town, Sproul Park features a playground, picnic area, restrooms and a covered stage that is the site of summer concerts.

Unexpected treasures Canyon Mountain Trail is a hidden gem that provides incredible views of the John Day Valley. The 28-miles trail takes hikers in and out of the burn area from a 2015 wildfire, featuring several creeks and streams fed by snowmelt. To reach the trailhead, travel east 2 miles on County Road 52 in Canyon City and take a right on County Road 77 for about a quarter-mile. Then take another right on Forest Road 7700333 to the trailhead.

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John Day

Elevation: 3,087 • Population: 1,669

Photo by Tanni Wenger Photography

With the only stoplight in Grant County, John Day is the “big city.” Centrally located at the intersection of highways 26 and 395, the town has facilities serving the surrounding areas, including a hospital and the county’s fairgrounds, airport, industrial park, chamber of commerce and library. John Day is home to two museums: Kam Wah Chung, one of the Seven Wonders, and the Ranch and Rodeo Museum, which celebrates the cowboy way of

life in Grant County. The city park at Northwest Canton Street and Ing-Hay Way has a picnic area and walking path along Canyon Creek with the public pool nearby. The Seventh Street Complex on the north side of town offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Just west of town, the John Day Golf Course invites guests to play nine holes and enjoy the stunning views overlooking the course from a large banquet room in the clubhouse.

Unexpected treasures The Seventh Street Complex features baseball and softball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a skate park, a fishing pond, picnic areas, a playground and a paved mile-long trail that circles the property. In 2019, construction is planned on a 6,800-square-foot kiddie park with two playground areas for different ages, as well as an 87-by-37-foot splash pad with a variety of water features. Also planned is the installation of 15 exercise stations along the trail. The Seventh Street Bike Park, with single-track trails winding back and forth across the hill overlooking the complex, is also being completed. To visit the complex, take Northwest Bridge Street north from Highway 395 and turn right on Seventh Street.

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Mt. Vernon

Elevation: 2,695 • Population: 511

Photo by Hannah Brandsma

For a small community, Mt. Vernon is home to a variety of amenities. Phil Boyd Park features basketball and tennis courts, restrooms and a covered picnic area, and the city has been working to install new

playground equipment. A spacious community center and the Mt. Vernon Grange host annual events and functions, and Clyde Holliday State Park is only a few-minute drive away. Mt. Vernon was

named after a resident’s treasured racehorse, said to have lost only one race in his life, and a small stone fort used to protect him from being stolen still stands about 2 miles east of town.

Unexpected treasures Just a mile east of Mt. Vernon, Clyde Holliday State Park features a peaceful walking trail along the scenic John Day River. The free day-use area is a popular wayside for motorists with spacious grassy areas with picnic tables and benches near the river. For a free, the campground offers overnight accommodations for tents and trailers, and travelers can even stay in one of the two teepees at the park, pending availability. An ADAaccessible pond stocked with trout at the west end of the site provides even further recreational opportunities.

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Prairie Trading Post Juniper furniture Blued Pine & Barnwood pieces Obsidian knives Dried flowers, feather & silk arrangements, wall hangings & baskets Arrangements mounted on lariats, barbed wire, wood, baskets & bowls

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Prairie City

With spectacular views of Strawberry Mountain, Prairie City provides easy access to year-round outdoor recreation. From the Blue Mountains to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, the area is surrounded with opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling and camping. Businesses provide a small town “Main Street” atmosphere downtown, and the Prairie City

Elevation: 3,535 • Population: 880

Community Center provides a place to gather. The town has two parks: The city park in the center of town features a playground and picnic area near city hall, and Depot Park at Bridge and Main streets is home to Depot RV Park and DeWitt Museum, which houses a collection of local railroad memorabilia as well as other items in the historic Sumpter Valley Railway Depot.

Unexpected treasures Strawberry Lake is a pristine mountain oasis in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. Strawberry Campground is as far as vehicles can travel, and the rest of the trek is on foot. The moderately difficult trail travels about a mile from the campground uphill to the lake. Strawberry Falls is about another mile up the trail, which is connected to a trail system that traverses the wilderness. The campground is about 11 miles south of Prairie City on County Road 60.

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Dayville

Elevation: 2,369 • Population: 145 On the west end of the John Day Valley, Dayville is rich in “Old West” atmosphere and small town charm. The town has a variety of amenities, including food and fuel, and the area is surrounded by stunning scenery. The Mascall Formations Overlook about 4.5 miles west of Dayville offers 360-degree views of the colorful hillsides and is wheelchair accessible. Farther west is Picture Gorge, named for the Native American pictographs that adorn the steep canyon walls.

Beyond is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Dayville is situated at the intersection of the Northside, Murderers Creek and Ochoco hunting units, and the area is rich in hunting, hiking, camping and fishing options. The city park along the John Day River features a large grassy area, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, picnic areas, a playground and a well-kept restroom.

Unexpected treasures South Fork Road south of Dayville follows the South Fork John Day River to the South Fork Falls. The road turns to gravel, but the route offers a variety of scenic vistas of the river and rock formations in the canyon. Past the Black Canyon Trailhead, which leads into the Black Canyon Wilderness, South Fork Road meets Forest Road 24 near a bridge across the river. The falls are upstream from the bridge but may not be visible from the road.

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Monument

Elevation: 2,000 • Population: 125

Tucked away in the northwest corner of Grant County, Monument is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Established near the North Fork of the John Day River, the area is rich in fertile ground and a variety of activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking, rafting and photography. Red, rocky outcroppings and Sunken Mountain are southeast of town, and Thomas Cavender Reservoir just west of town and Monument River Park to the south provide opportunities for water recreation. Meals are served weekly at the senior center, which also hosts community events, and businesses offer food and fuel. A large, shaded park in town features a playground, basketball and tennis courts, horseshoe pits and covered picnic areas. The town is known for its annual Fourth of July Jubilee, including a small parade, activities throughout the day and a large fireworks display over the John Day River at dusk.

Unexpected treasures When the water levels are right in late spring and early summer, after the initial spring flooding has subsided, the North Fork John Day River provides a scenic rafting and fishing experience. Designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, the area features an abundance of wildlife, and interesting rock formations jut out along the river. Rafters can put in near Dale and end at Monument River Park for a several-day trip or take a shorter trip from Monument to Kimberly or Spray.

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Seneca

At an elevation of 4,666 feet, Seneca set the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Oregon — negative 54 degrees on Feb. 10, 1933 — earning the nickname “Oregon’s Icebox.” Homesteaders began moving into Bear Valley in the mountains of southern Grant County in the 1880s, but the arrival of the Edward Hines Lumber Company established the town of Seneca as a thriving logging town in the 1920s. About 200 people still call Seneca home with local businesses offering food and fuel. The community park, which features a baseball

Elevation: 4,666 • Population: 207

field, horseshoe pits, playground, picnic area and restrooms, is the site of the annual Seneca Oyster Feed in May, a tradition over 20 years strong that draws visitors from throughout Oregon and other states as well. With beautiful scenery and prime hunting grounds, Bear Valley is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreational opportunities in the Malheur National Forest. About 10 miles north of town is the Starr Ridge winter sports area, and about 5 miles south is the Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch.

Unexpected treasures East of Seneca on Forest Road 16, the Malheur National Forest provides hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and sightseeing opportunities. Areas along Forest Roads 1619 and 15 are obsidian sources. Farther east in Logan Valley on the south side of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, vivid wildflowers paint the landscape in springtime, and wildlife is abundant year-round. To make a scenic loop around the wilderness, follow Forest Road 16 east and turn north on County Road 62 to Prairie City and then take Highway 26 west to John Day.

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PARKS MAIN OFFICE

Reservations • Comments • Questions 365 W. Highway 74 • PO Box 428 Lexington, OR 97839 Email: mcparks@co.morrow.or.us Reservations: 541-989-8214 Main Office: 541-989-9500

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Long Creek

Nestled in a high range valley of the Blue Mountains in northern Grant County, Long Creek has a small-town aesthetic but enough amenities to make travelers feel comfortable. Businesses offer food, fuel and other goods, and the

area is near a variety of recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, biking and water activities. Social Security Pond, about 4 miles west of town, is a tranquil spot for fishing or picnicking. The city park at Main and

Elevation: 3,754 • Population: 190

Allen streets features a basketball court, horseshoe pits, picnic area and playground. Long Creek’s July 4 Founders Day celebration highlights a different pioneer family each year with a picnic at noon at the park.

Unexpected treasures The Long Creek Historical Society is an active group dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the area, including the neighboring communities of Fox, Hamilton and Monument. The society re-erected Fort Townsend, the Army fort built in Long Creek in 1878, within the city and is now working to build a museum and interpretive center there to house historical photographs and artifacts that have been collected. A “Fort Townsend” sign on West Main Street leads to the future site. The fort was originally erected east of town during the 1878 Bannock and Paiute Indian War, and William “Billy” Townsend, a Civil War veteran, defended the fort from the approaching tribes. For more information about the historical society, call 541-421-3165 or visit longcreekhistoricalsociety.org.

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BAKER CITY (541) 523-6377 BURNS (541) 573-6377 LA GRANDE (541) 963-6577 CHRISTMAS VALLEY (541) 576-2160 www.robbinsfarmeq.com

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Places to Stay Paul & Leslie Barnett, Lineah Barnett 171 W. Main, Long Creek, OR ~ N. HWY 395 541.421.9212 | longcreeklodge@aol.com Located on HWY 395 South, in the foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains | Bicycle friendly ~ Old West Scenic Bikeway | Seven rooms with Satellite TV & WiFi | Light Continental Breakfast

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Kimberly

Elevation: 1,828 • Population: 100 At the western edge of Grant County, the town of Kimberly was established at the confluence of the John Day River and its North Fork.

Local businesses offer groceries and fuel, and the area features an abundance of scenery and recreational opportunities with river access. The Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument to the south provides beautiful views of geological formations, a variety of trails and historical artifacts. Bull Prairie Lake is about 24 miles from Kimberly and a bit farther north is the Morrow & Grant County OHV park with more than 200 miles of trails for jeeps, quads, side-by-sides and dirt bikes.

Unexpected treasures Far from the frigid peaks of the Blue Mountains, Kimberly’s low elevation provides a temperate Mediterranean climate with rich growing opportunities. A commercial orchard was established in the 1930s, and people today can still pick their own fruit at Thomas Orchards.

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Granite

Elevation: 4,695 • Population: 36 In the northeastern corner of Grant County, Granite provides a break from civilization in the great outdoors. Travelers are more likely to encounter the resident wildlife than the human inhabitants, though many nonresidents visit for hunting, ATV riding, prospecting and snowmobiling in the Blue Mountains. Nearby, visitors can trek into the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Olive Lake is a peaceful retreat a short drive west that offers opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and camping.

Unexpected treasures The Historic Fremont Powerhouse was built in 1908 and piped water from Olive Lake to generate electric power. The plant shut down in 1967 and was donated to the Forest Service. Visitors today can still view the historic structure and can even stay in rental cabins on the grounds.

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Dale

Elevation: 2,917 In northern Grant County, near the border with Umatilla County, the small community of Dale lies just south of the 45th parallel on Highway 395. A store provides fuel and groceries as well as shuttles for people floating the North Fork of the John Day River.

Nearby is the Bridge Creek Wildlife Area, where mountain bluebirds, larks, hawks and bald eagles can be seen and where 1,000 Rocky Mountain elk migrate in the winter.

Photo by Tina Combs

Unexpected treasures South of Dale, a mineral hot springs is about all that remains in the ghost town of Ritter. For a small fee, travelers can unwind in the pool or mineral baths surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Middle Fork of the John Day River. Several rooms and camp sites are also available. The water feels smooth due to its high alkalinity, close to a nine on the pH scale, which can be good for skin. The resort is 10 miles west of Highway 395 on Ritter Road, which turns off near mile post 77B, about 13 miles south of Dale.

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Ghost Towns

and Unincorporated Areas

In its heyday, Grant County was filled with communities both minute and booming. As each industry came and went, the smaller of the towns gradually faded into history.

AUSTIN AND BATES

Ritter, on the Middle Fork John Day River

Near the headwaters of the Middle Fork John Day River Austin was a lumber, sheep, cattle and mining town. Bates was founded by the Oregon Lumber Company about a mile downriver. As the new mill went into operation, Bates grew and Austin shrank. Both towns’ populations decreased with the decline of the Sumpter Valley Railroad line from Prairie City. A few residents still call Austin home.

While all the mill structures and houses have been removed from Bates, the site has been resurrected as an Oregon State Parks campground.

FOX AND BEECH CREEK Northern Grant County, south of Long Creek Fox was named after Fox Creek, a tributary of the North Fork John Day River. The creek was named for an incident involving the animal of the same name. The Fox post office was established in 1883 and discontinued in 2002. Several residents still call Fox home, and the small community has worked to restore the historic Fox Church, built in 1889 by early settlers to the area.

GALENA AND SUSANVILLE Ritter Photo by Tanni Wenger Photography

Near the headwaters of the Middle Fork John Day River Susanville was the original site of a mining town created from a gold mining camp. It was named after one of the original residents. In the early 1900s, the post office was moved to a new location, named Galena after a body of galena ore, and the town was renamed with it.

Activities slowed after the 1940s.

GREENHORN On the Grant-Baker county line In 1905, more than 2,500 people received their mail at the Greenhorn post office, and nine different mill whistles could be heard in the lofty city. The old jail housed only one inhabitant of Greenhorn City, its builder. Like many of the other mining towns, Greenhorn succumbed to the passing of time. Today, there remains only the shells of the buildings that once formed the town.

Fox Store

HAMILTON Northwestern Grant County, between Long Creek and Monument Hamilton was named for pioneer stockman John Hamilton and was first settled in 1872. Just a few buildings remain of what was once was a hub for cattle, sheep and stage traffic. In Hamilton’s heyday, the town had two saloons, two livery stables, a hotel, a racetrack, three stores and a post office, which operated from 1884 to 1959.

RITTER

Photo by Tanni Wenger Photography

Northern Grant County, between Dale and Long Creek Named after a reverend who gave land for the post office, Ritter was known for its location near a mineral hot spring. A large, popular resort was associated with the hot springs and town. In the 20th century, the population dwindled, but the resort and mineral springs still offer respite for weary travelers.

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