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Magnificent scenery, wildlife and waterfowl, historic sites,
and outdoor adventure await you in La Grande. Nestled between
the Wallowa Mountains and the Blue Mountains, La Grande is located
off of I-84 in the Grande Ronde Valley. As Union County's county
seat, La Grande is a bustling and vibrant small town community.
Uncrowded camping, hiking, backpacking and nordic and alpine
skiing are all available for visitors. La Grande is close to the
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This national forest is over
2 million acres in size and includes all or parts of the Eagle
Cap Wilderness, Hells Canyon, Monument Rock and North Fork John
Day wilderness areas. There are 60 campgrounds, and more than
1,700 miles of trails. There are also opportunities for snowmobiling,
mountain biking, camping, picnicking, swimming, boating and water
skiing in the mountains, trails and lakes in the national forest.
Fishermen can try catching some of the 13 species of fish, including
trout, steelhead and salmon, in the many rivers and lakes. Or,
try some hair-raising white water rafting on the Grande Ronde
River.
Downtown La Grande has a pedestrian friendly shopping district.
The tree lined streets enhance examples of turn of the century
architecture, all adding to your rural shopping experience. Eastern
Oregon University is just a ten minute walk from the shopping
district. The university serves ten counties east of the Cascade
Mountains in Oregon.
For small town warmth with big city conveniences and the exciting
recreational activities that only Oregon can provide, come and
experience historic La Grande.
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