Of all the gorgeous, wild, awe-inspiring places to see in northeast Oregon, few can match Wallowa Lake. It’s not just that it’s strikingly beautiful (it is) or that the waters are crystal clear (they ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Olivia Stevens walk listeners through a unique experience on Wallowa Lake in the remote northeastern town of Joseph.

When traveling to the Wallowa Mountain area, you’ll find no shortage of amazing hikes with views of the so-called “Oregon Alps.” The Wallowa Lake East Moraine, which opened to the public only a couple ...

Discover these hidden Oregon gems, from alpine lakes to desert canyons and secret coastal trails, perfect for travelers ...

Kathleen Ackley is the executive director of the Wallowa Land Trust. As more Northwest lake communities are being developed with vacation homes and Airbnbs, she says her organization’s focus is ...

There’s new life in the old Wallowa Lake Lodge. Located in the far northeastern corner of Oregon, nestled into the trees at the southern end of Wallowa Lake, pressed up against the towering Wallowa ...

A Merwin net floats in March 2025 on Wallowa Lake. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is using Merwin nets and gill nets in the spring to conduct research on fish population trends in the lake ...

WALLOWA LAKE — The 13th annual Dulcimer Week at Wallowa Lake is June 29 to July 5. “It’s a really sweet instrument, and it’s really easy to play,” said Heidi Muller, one of the hosts and director of ...

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., discusses the refurbishment of the Wallowa Lake Dam with Joe Dawson, a board member of the Wallowa Lake Irrigation District, which owns the dam. The two were standing ...

Tribes working to restore sockeye salmon habitat in northeast Oregon will receive $5 million through a federal grant program. The money will help the Nez Perce and Umatilla tribes rehabilitate the 100 ...