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Hells Canyon Paddles & Saddles
Hells Canyon Paddles and Saddles The ride and raft combination
Paddles and Saddles: Whitewater Rafting and Horse Packing Combo Adventure
Where: Snake River in Hells Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness Area in the Wallowa Mountains
How Long: 4 days 3 nights on river, 3 days 2 nights in Mountains, 2 nights in B&B Joseph, OR
Launch Dates: June 8th, 16th July 10th, 26th and August 3rd, 19th September 4th (These dates are somewhat flexible depending on whether you choose to raft or ride first.)
Who: Great for anyone (ages 7 and up) with the spirit of adventure. No previous experience needed.
Cost: $2000 Adult/ $1600 Youth.More information? :: Book your Trip?
5 Day Fishtrap Writing Workshop on the Snake River in Hells Canyon5 Day Fishtrap Writing Workshop on the Snake River in Hells Canyon
When: August 26th to August 31st
Why: Experience the adventure of a Hells Canyon Whitewater Rafting Expedition, Learn and Share writing technique and support the important mission of Fishtrap
Writer: Annick Smith
Join author Annick Smith for classes on Nature and Place based writing techniques. Along with private time for you to focus on your writing, there will be group workshops with Annick throughout the day to seriously focus on writing; please bring notebook, pen, and, if you wish, a short story/essay/poem you would like critiqued.
Click here for more information. :: Book your Trip?
Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry on the Snake River in Hells Canyon
Whitewater Veterinary Dentistry on the Snake River in Hells Canyon
Where: The Snake River in Hells Canyon
When: June 23rd to 28th 2010 5 nights 5 days
Why: Experience the adventure of a Hells Canyon Whitewater Rafting Expedition and earn 5 CE credit hours in Veterinarian Dental Practices.
Who: Any Veterinarian interested in learning about Veterinary Dentistry and their families
Instructors: John Koehm D.V.M.,F.A.V.D of the Community Animal Hospital www.nevadavetdentistry.com
Course Topics: "Periodontal Disease", "Dental Radiography", "Extractions", "Oral Problems Presented at Emergency Exam", and "Growing Your Dental Practice"
Cost: Adults $1265.00/ Youth $1024.00 add $200 for the CE creditsClick here for more information. :: Book your Trip?
Salmon River 5 Day Kayak SchoolSalmon River 5 Day Kayak Course
What: 5 Day Whitewater Kayak Course
Where: Lower Salmon River Idaho
When: August 16th to 20th
Who: Beginners/Intermediate Kayakers Ages 12 and up(Beginning kayakers must have previously taken a 2 day beginner course; please call if you have a question about your ability level)
Families? This trip is designed to accommodate non kayaking family members Ages 5 and up to join in the fun. They can simply ride on the raft with the Winding Waters Guide
Instructors: This course will be taught by expert instructors from Wet Planet Whitewater
Included: All Kayak Equipment, Camping Equipment and all mealsMore information? :: Book your Trip?
Rafting and Yoga Retreat on the Salmon River with Laura DeFreitasRafting and Yoga Retreat on the Salmon River with Laura DeFreitas
Where: Idaho's Salmon River
How Long: 5 days 5 nights
Dates: August 21st - 26th
Who: Great for any level Yoga Student(ages 7 and up) with the spirit of adventure. No previous experience needed.
Activities: Class III IV Whitewater Rafting, Yoga, Journaling, meditation, hiking and relaxing
Instructor: Laura DeFreitas
Cost: $1200 Adult/ $960 youth (if booked before May 1st $1100 for adults)
Cost: (no yoga) $1100 adult/$936 youth (if booked before May 1st $1000)Click here for more information. :: Book your Trip?
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Getting Here
Meeting Places
Lodging is provided the night before your launch date, at the meeting places below.
Hells Canyon Adventures: Meet at the Chandler's Inn Bed & Breakfast in Joseph, Oregon.
Salmon River Adventures: Meet at the Quality Inn and Suites in Clarkston, Washington.
Grande Ronde Adventures: Meet at the Chandler's Inn Bed & Breakfast in Joseph, Oregon.
Joseph, Oregon
"This little town is heaven to us, please don't drive
like hell through it."
-Joseph Welcome Sign
This sign engrained Joseph, Oregon, the gateway to Hell’s Canyon, into our memories. What character in this little mountain town! Joseph is a piece of heaven, known by many as “little Switzerland”.
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It’s a beautiful rural town nestled in the foothills of the Wallowa Mountains in Wallowa County, an area rich in cultural and natural history. No stop-lights and only 1 fast food chain restaurant help keep this county of approximately 7,000 residents and 2.5 million acres a unique and well-loved treasure. We have based our river business out of this country for a very good reason. The landscape ranges from 9,838 feet (Sacagawea Peak) in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of the Wallowa Mountains to less than 1,400 feet in elevation in Hell’s Canyon. This wide-range of ecosystems results in a rich variety of wildlife species. Visitors can enjoy the scenic natural surroundings, as well as the many shops and restaurants in Joseph.
We suggest to our guests that they, too, base themselves out of this fabulous place. Here are the basics of “Getting Here”:
Area Map
MAPS ARE ESSENTIAL! |
Driving
There are three main ways to get to Joseph: Highway 82 from La Grande (a scenic byway), Highway 3 from Lewiston, and USFS Road #39 from Halfway. Any way you drive, you will not be disappointed as the scenery is beautiful. These roads are included in events like Cycle Oregon, a state-wide road bike tour of Oregon, and auto and motorcycle club tours. For approximate driving times, visit Google Maps.
Airports
The closest airport to fly into is Lewiston, Idaho. Lewiston is located approximately 2 hours by car from Joseph. Alternative airports are in Walla Walla, Washington, Pendleton, Oregon or Boise, Idaho . There are also small municipal airports in Joseph and Enterprise. We are able to pick you up from any of these airports in our new 15-passenger van. Alternatively, if you would like to travel this countryside on your visit here, renting a car would be your best option.
Joseph Area Accommodations
The Wallowa
County Chamber of Commerce has a comprehensive list of accommodations
in the area.
Bed & Breakfasts |
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| Barking Mad Farm Bed & Breakfast | 65156 Powers Road Enterprise, OR 97828 |
(541) 426-0360 | |
| Belle
Pepper Bed & Breakfast |
PO Box 353 Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-0490 | |
| Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast | 309 South Main St. Joseph, OR 97846 | (541) 432-0230 |
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| Chandler's Inn Bed & Breakfast | 700 S. Main St. Joseph, OR 97846 | (541) 432-9765 | |
| Enterprise House Bed & Breakfast | 508 First South St. Enterprise, OR 97828 |
(541) 426-4238 (888) 448-8825 Toll Free |
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| Little Ranch Bed & Breakfast | 62483 Little Ranch Rd. Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-3706 | |
| Strawberry
Wilderness Bed & Breakfast |
406 West Wallowa Ave. Joseph, OR 97846 | (541) 432-3125 | |
Resorts & Lodges
| Eagle Cap Chalets | 402 W. North Enterprise, OR 97828 |
(541) 432-4704 |
| Flying Arrow Resort | 59782 Wallowa Lake Hwy Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-2951 |
| Matterhorn Swiss Village | 59950 Wallowa Lake Hwy Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-4071 |
| Wallowa Lake Lodge | 60060 Wallowa Lake Hwy Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-9821 |
| Wallowa Lake Resort | 84681 Ponderosa Lane Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-2391 |
| Wallowa Lake Camp | 84522 Church Lane Joseph, OR 97846 |
(541) 432-1271 (866) 432-1271 Toll Free |
| Wallowa River Camp | PO Box 296 Enterprise, OR 97828 |
(800) 709-2039 Toll Free |
| The Barn House | Joseph, OR 97846 | (503) 881-5008 |
| Wallowa Lake Vacation Rentals | PO Box 296, Enterprise, OR 97828 | (800)709-2039 (Toll Free) (541)426-2039 |
Motels & Other |
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| Country Inn (formerly Melody Ranch) |
402 W. North Enterprise, OR 97828 |
(541) 426-4986 |
| Indian Lodge Motel | 201 S. Main Street Joseph, OR 97846 | (541) 432-2651 (888) 286-5484 Toll Free |
| Mountain View Motel | 83450 Joseph Highway Joseph, OR 97846 | (541) 432-2982 |
| Ponderosa Motel | 102 S.E. Greenwood Enterprise, OR 97828 | (541) 426-3186 |
| Wilderness Inn Motel | 301 W. North Enterprise, OR 97828 |
(541) 426-4535 |
| Wallowa Lake State Park Yurts |
72214 Marina Lane Joseph, OR 97846 | (541) 432-8855 (800) 452-5687 Toll Free |
General Area Information
Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.wallowacountychamber.com/
Summer Activities and Entertainment:
Reggear Outfitters: Bear & Mountain Lion Outfitters based in Orofino,
ID
http://www.reggearoutfitters.com/
Chief Joseph Days Rodeo: Joseph, Oregon -- July 25th-30th, 2006
http://www.chiefjosephdays.com/
Bronze, Blues, & Brews Festival: Joseph, Oregon -- August 12th, 2006
http://www.bronzebluesbrews.com/
Hell's Canyon Mule Days: Enterprise, Oregon -- September 8th-10th, 2006
http://www.hellscanyonmuledays.com/
Millar Pack Station: Eagle Cap Wilderness
http://www.millarpackstation.com/
Wilderness Trophy Adventures: Eagle Cap Wilderness
www.wildernesstrophy.com
Cornucopia Wilderness Pack Station: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Halfway, OR
www.cornucopiapackstation.com
Winter Activities:
Wallowa Alpine Huts
www.wallowahuts.com
Wing Ridge Ski Tours
http://www.wingski.com/
Eagle Cap Sled Dog Race
http://www.eaglecapsleddograce.net/
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