Wallowa Lake Oregon
Wallowa Lake has a rich history dating back to the days of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians. When the gold rush began and the Wallowa County Oregon area started being settled by miners, the federal government and the Nez Perce got in a dispute over who owned the land. Once the land was claimed by the government, the Nez Perce retaliated by killing some white settlers, starting a long battle between the two. Chief Joseph and his tribe eventually surrendered, but were exiled from the Wallowa Valley. A monument to Chief Joseph and his people can be seen at the base of Wallowa Lake. This confrontation is is marked as one of the most influential battles between Native American Indians and the US Government.
Wallowa Lake is surrounded by the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, and is nicknamed "The Switzerland of America". Wallowa Lake is approximately five miles long and one mile wide. The depth of Wallowa Lake is approximately 283 feet deep.
Weather at Wallowa Lake can be an experience! During the summer, the average temperature at Wallowa Lake is in the mid 70’s. Thunderstorms are often seen and it is a true experience to enjoy these rumbling around the Wallowa Mountains. During the winter, temps average in the 30’s. The most popular time for Wallowa Lake vacation rentals is the summer when water sports, hiking and fishing are the most popular activities.
Events
Fishtrap Presents: "The Joy Luck Club" Monday Night at the Movies, 7-9pm, OK Theatre, Enterprise
02/06/2012 - 02/06/2012View the original film on the big screen. Based on the novel by Amy Tan, Wayne Wang's drama follows four Chinese women living in California, who gather weekly to play mah jong and share stories about their lives. They also enjoy sharing stories about their daughters and lamenting some of the younger generation's choices. 1993, Rated R. Refreshments will be available.
Read moreFishtrap Presents: The Legacy of Three Notable Chinese Men in the West, 7-8:30pm. Wallowa City Hall, Wallowa
02/07/2012 - 02/07/2012The award winning Oregon Public Broadcasting film on the history of the Kam Wah Chung Museum located in John Day, OR, will be shown. This film chronicles the partnership between Lung On and Ing Hay. The museum, a 140-year-old structure that was owned by these two men, includes a vast collection of artifacts including items from Doc Hay's pharmacy and Lung On's mercantile. Additionally, local artist Steve Arment will discuss a painting in his collection by Lia Yong, a nineteenth century Chinese immigrant artist and photographer.
Read moreEnterprise Elks Lodge Annual Steak & Crab Feed
02/25/2012 - 02/25/2012Annual Elks Steak and Crab Feed! & Casino Night by the Enterprise Education Foundation Get your tickets at the Elks Lodge in Enterprise Tickets for Steak are $20 and Crab $30 Open to the Public, Annual Membership Drive For Further Information & tickets: call (541)426-1829 , Keith 541-398-1128 or Diana 541-432-8501
Read moreMaxville Heritage Interpretive Center Open House & Pie Auction
03/31/2012 - 03/31/20122nd annual Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center Open House.
Read moreWallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival
04/28/2012 - 04/28/2012Open to all youth artists.Performances by area youths. Admission is free.
Read more5th Annual Joseph Gallery Art Walk
05/19/2012 - 05/19/2012Enjoy the day by wandering around the Joseph Galleries and view new works of art, artist demonstrations, hors d'oeuvres, wine and other beverages.
Read more30th Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts
06/01/2012 - 06/03/2012If your looking for some of the best juried art in the Northwest then attend this 3 day festival. Enjoy over 125 local, regional and national artists in all types of media. Special Quick Draw event showcases talent at work, right in front of your eyes. Great opportunity to make that special, one-of-a-kind find at great value, and discover a new artist! FREE to the public
Read more24th Annual Oregon Mountain Cruise
06/08/2012 - 06/09/2012Over 250 classic, antique, hot rods, & custom cars will line up on Main St.Joseph,Events include show-n-shine,music, dinner and a car cruise between Enterprise and Joseph.
Read moreWallowa Mountain Quilt Show
06/08/2012 - 06/09/2012The 19th Annual Wallowa Mountain Quilters Guild show will feature over 150 quilts. The show is judged by popular vote and quilt entries from all locations and of all types are encouraged
Read moreBlue Mountain Fiddle Show II
06/09/2012 - 06/09/2012Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Show includes fiddlers and other musicians showcasing their talents
Read moreMountain High Broncs & Bulls
06/15/2012 - 06/16/2012The best little rodeo, bringin you big names, close upexperiences and always big fun. Bull riders combined with ranch saddle bronc riders make for 2 performances of action packed excitement.
Read moreFlora School Days
06/16/2012 - 06/16/2012Each year in June, the Flora School Education Center celebrates and demonstrates historic folk arts and agriculture at Flora School Days. School Days involves as many old-time skills as can be gleaned from volunteers. Annual favorites include blacksmithing, soap-making, silversmithing. Musicians play old-time music throughout the day. Besides the fold artist demonstrations, the Pie Social, a fund raising tradition from days of old, and the Dutch oven lunch provide plenty of food. For more information on School days or to volunteer or donate, call 541-828-7010 or email info@ floraschool.org.
Read moreAmy Hafer Race for Awareness
06/23/2012 - 06/23/2012Grab your friends and sign up for the Amy Hafer Race for Awareness! This event takes place the last Saturday in June, and features 5k, 10k, & one mile runs, and a 5k and one mile walk. With awards, refreshments, and a celebration of health, the Amy Hafer Race for Awareness is a fun event for the whole family! The cost is $25 per person and includes a t-shirt ($15 if Race only), same day registration 8:00 8:30am; cost is $30 w/tshirt, $20 race only. . The Amy Hafer Race for Awareness was launched in 2008, to honor Wallowa resident Amy Hafer, a young mother who lost her battle with cancer. The Race promotes health and early detection through regular check ups and important screenings such as mammography and colonoscopy
Read more8th Annual Watershed Festival
06/29/2012The Watershed Festival is a celebration of our natural and cultural resources in Wallowa County: our mountains, canyons, forests, rivers, lakes, animals, grasslands, and people. Wallowa Resources coordinates and sponsors this event in partnership with the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance. The Watershed Festival happens every year on the last Friday in June at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds.
Read more'Shake The Lake' Fireworks
07/04/2012The jewel of the Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa Lake, makes a perfect setting to view this classic Independence Day fireworks event.
Read moreOld Fashioned 4th of July
07/04/2012Spend an old fashioned 4th of July in Wallowa.The parade begins at 11:00 am (line-up at Cougar Field, 10:15), followed by barbecue at Wallowa Fire Hall. For further info Call 541-886-2422
Read moreLostine Flea market
07/04/2012 - 07/07/2012This is a shopper's dream! The entire town of Lostine turns into one gigantic flea market! a great place to find that elusive bargain!
Read moreLostine River Run
07/07/2012Runs: 10K, 5K and 1 mile. Walks: 5K and 1 mile. See website for registration forms. Come to beautiful Wallowa County for a one of the oldest running events in Eastern Oregon. Now in it's 29th year, you will enjoy a course that is breathtaking in its scenic beauty. You can choose to run either a 5K or 10K that is mostly downhill as it follows the Lostine River into the small town of Lostine, or a flat 1 mile out-and-back. The main sponsor of the Lostine River Run is the Rotary Club of Wallowa County. Rotary proceeds benefit the Memorial Scholarship Funds.
Read more25th Annual Summer Fishtrap
07/09/2012 - 07/15/2012Mark your calendars for the 25th Anniversary Summer Fishtrap: A Gathering of Writers, July 9-15, 2012. Theme is "Catch & Release: What we hold onto, what we let go, and the one that got away." Join us at the Wallowa Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Eastern Oregon. What sets Summer Fishtrap apart from other writing retreats is our remote mountain lake setting, a focus on a provocative theme related to living and writing in the west, and on the generation of new writing. Participants come away with new skills, new beginnings, and a renewed sense of their own creative potential. Many people report having the best group writing experience of their lives at Summer Fishtrap. Summer Fishtrap is a week-long gathering of writers held at Wallowa Lake each July. Aspiring and established writers spend time together in a week of writing workshops, panel discussions, evening readings and even find time to relax, write, hike, and fish.
Read more8th Annual Wallowa Fiddle tunes Workshop
07/09/2012 - 07/13/2012The 8th annual Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Workshop will be held at the Wallowa School in Wallowa, Oregon from July 9-13, 2011, sponsored by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance. Ours is a week-long, small, inexpensive and family oriented music workshop focused on traditional string instruments, begun in 2005. There is a country family dance on Thursday nights for which the workshop participants provide the music.
Read more3rd Annual Bowlby Bash
07/14/2012The 3rd annual Bowlby Bash in downtown, Enterprise, OR will have over 40 vendors and will include local organizations, such as the VFW, churches and Building Healthy Families. Local artists and handcrafters will be featured and local musicians will provide fantastic entertainment. Local businesses will participate with sidewalk sales. Other activities will include Historic Walking tours as well as tours of the Courthouse. There will also be a soapbox derby
Read more67th Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo
07/24/2012 - 07/29/201267th Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo
Read moreWallowa County Fair
08/04/2012 - 08/11/20124-H horse show; 4H & FFA livestock show Venue: Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise Oregon
Read moreBronze Bike Rally 2012
08/17/2012 - 08/19/20126th Anniversary 2012 Dates Are: August 17th, 18th,& 19th of 2012 Joseph Oregon
Read more32nd Annual Hells Canyon Mule Days
09/07/2012 - 09/09/201232nd Annual Hells Canyon Mule Days
Read more17th Annual Healthy Futures Dinner & Auction
11/10/201217th Annual Healthy Futures Dinner & Auction
Read moreChristmas in Joseph Holiday Bazaar
11/23/2012 - 11/24/2012Christmas in Joseph Holiday Bazaar
Read moreHandcrafters Guild Holiday Bazaar
11/30/2012 - 12/01/2012Handcrafters Guild Holiday Bazaar
Read moreChristmas in Joseph Holiday Bazaar
11/30/2012 - 12/01/2012Christmas in Joseph Holiday Bazaar
Read moreEnterprise Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade & Santa
12/01/2012Enterprise Winterfest Holiday Lights Parade & Santa
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