Top Reasons to Go to Eastern Oregon

Wallowa wonder: The usually snowcapped peaks of the Wallowa Range ornament one of the West’s most overlooked alpine playgrounds, with Wallowa Lake resting at its base and Hells Canyon beckoning nearby.

Historic Baker City: See architecture from Oregon’s mining-era heyday in Baker City’s authentically restored downtown, where a short walking tour takes you past more than 100 historic buildings, many of which now contain indie boutiques and cafés.

Snow day: The family-friendly Anthony Lakes Ski Area offers skiing, snowboarding, and miles of Nordic trails.

Rodeo: Pendleton's famous rodeo attracts 50,000 people every September, but the cowboy mystique sticks around all year.

Otherworldly scenery: The buff-color, crumpled-looking Painted Hills seem to change hues throughout the day.