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 ...

James JR Spenser, also known as White Bull, of the Nez Perce Tribe, offers a prayer to open the dedication ceremonies of the 9.22-acre parcel at Wallowa Lake Lodge that will be a conservation easement ...

In the eyes of many Oregonians, Wallowa Lake offers the state’s best spot for a family vacation. It’s not just the scenery, although the mountains are spectacular. It’s not just the nearby towns — ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

JOSEPH, Ore. — Is Agent Orange at the bottom of Wallowa Lake in Eastern Oregon? The Environmental Protection Agency says no. Last summer, the diving group Blue Mountain Divers were swimming along the ...