The spirit of the West is alive and well in Eastern Oregon where snow-capped peaks look down on rolling hills, complex desert lands and wild rivers. It’s the land of breathtaking beauty including the magical Painted Hills near John Day, the colossal Steens Mountains (the largest continental geological fault) and the jaw-dropping depths of Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. The indelible footprint of Lewis and Clark, Chief Joseph and the Oregon Trail pioneers who lived or passed through this region permeate the area’s culture and can be celebrated at one-of-a-kind attractions and events including Chief Joseph Days, the famous Pendleton Round-Up and the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
Four days of action packed rodeos, parades, dances and more turn Joseph
into one big celebration at Chief Joseph Days (25-29 July)