Wallowa County
Around Wallowa County
Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Countryside and towns · Oregon · 7522 people
Wallowa County
Locals say the Wallowas · “Little Switzerland”, “Alps of Oregon”, “Bronze Capital of the World”, “Hells Canyon Country”
Alpine valleys, bronze artistry, and wide-open skies.
Valley GreenLake BlueBronze
Welcome to the Wallowas, where the mountains meet the prairie. Come for the views, stay for the small-town warmth.
Clubs for Wallowa County
No clubs for Wallowa County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Wallowa County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
No events in the next month. Events made in the room show up here.
Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Wallowa County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Wallowa Lake Glacial lake at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains
- Eagle Cap Wilderness Backcountry paradise with alpine lakes and peaks
- Hells Canyon Deepest river gorge in North America, along the Snake River
- Wallowa Lake Tramway Scenic ride to the top of Mount Howard
- Joseph Historic District Well-preserved main street with bronze art and shops
- Outdoors Hike to Ice Lake
- Outdoors Fish for trout on Wallowa Lake
- With kids Visit the bronze foundries
- With kids Ride the Wallowa Lake Tramway
- Evenings Listen to live music at local saloons
- Evenings Stargaze in the dark skies
- Locals love Bronze foundries
- Locals love Huckleberry stands
Through the year
- Chief Joseph Days July Rodeo and celebration of Nez Perce heritage
- Wallowa County Fair August Agricultural fair with livestock and exhibits
- Eagle Cap Extreme January Sled dog race through the mountains
- Joseph Art and Wine Walk June Gallery stroll and wine tasting
- Hells Canyon Rodeo July Rodeo in the canyon country
Cold, snowy winters and mild, dry summers. Best time to be out is summer for hiking and lake activities. Spring is wet, fall is crisp, winter is snowy. Best: Summer is the best time to be out, with warm days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “the Wallowas”
- The Wallowa Mountains
- “huckleberry”
- The huckleberry, a prized local berry
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream
- “out there”
- Remote or far from town
Getaways
- La Grande Eastern Oregon university town with arts and dining
- Baker City Historic gold-rush town with the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
- Walla Walla Wine country with dozens of tasting rooms
- Grangeville–Orofino Gateway to the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
Local flavour
Rooting for Portland Trail Blazers (NBA), Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Oregon Ducks (NCAA), Boise State Broncos (NCAA), Portland Timbers (MLS)
Eat and drink
- Huckleberry Pie Wild huckleberries are a local staple, often baked into pies or turned into jam.
- Huckleberry Ice Cream A summer treat from local creameries, celebrating the region's signature berry.
- Locally Raised Beef Ranch country pride – grass-fed beef from the surrounding valleys.
- Wallowa Lake Trout Fresh trout from the lake, often pan-fried or smoked.
- Huckleberry Lemonade A refreshing drink made with local huckleberries, popular in summer.
Where people go
- Wallowa Lake A glacial lake with a tramway, surrounded by dramatic peaks.
- Eagle Cap Wilderness Alpine meadows, granite peaks, and pristine lakes.
- Hells Canyon The deepest river gorge in North America, offering dramatic viewpoints.
- Joseph's Bronze Foundries Art studios and foundries that have made the town a bronze art hub.
- Historic Main Streets Charming small-town centers in Enterprise, Joseph, and Wallowa.
- Working Ranches Cattle and sheep ranches that define the rural landscape.
- Chief Joseph Days An annual rodeo and parade celebrating the area's heritage.
Make this page better
Know a place, a festival, a word locals use, or something here that's wrong? Suggest it; someone at Popchat checks every one.
Sign in and join a club here to suggest.
Nearby
Every areaLa GrandeOregonBig skies, wild rivers, and small-town heart.Baker CityOregonWhere the Oregon Trail meets the mountains and the heart stays wild.Grangeville–OrofinoIdahoWhere the river runs clear and the pines stand tall.West Central MountainsIdahoWhere pines meet the water's edge.Walla WallaWashingtonWhere sweet onions and fine wine meet the wide open sky.LewistonIdahoWhere the rivers meet and the hills rollPullmanWashingtonRolling hills, crimson pride, and a taste of home.MoscowIdahoHeart of the Palouse
Wallowa County, OR. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.