Travel Oregon Visitor Guide
Whether you're planning an epic road trip or seeking a hideaway to escape it all, the Travel Oregon Official Visitor Guide includes everything you need to plan your trip here and see Oregon's magic come to life.
Whether you're planning an epic road trip or seeking a hideaway to escape it all, the Travel Oregon Official Visitor Guide includes everything you need to plan your trip here and see Oregon's magic come to life.
The City of Irrigon is in northeast Oregon, on the beautiful Columbia River. Tugboats, sailboats, speed boats and paddle wheelers are enjoyed almost daily by the residents of this family orientated bedroom community.
Irrigon is an “undiscovered gem” that is great for retirement, raising a family or starting a business. The city is “up and coming” with major downtown development underway, a great small-town atmosphere, great schools, and many active civic and volunteer organizations.
Irrigon has a local medical office and is just 20 minutes away from a large, modern hospital facility. Shopping is available locally and in the nearby communities of Boardman, Umatilla and Hermiston. The Tri-Cities area of Washington (Kennewick/Richland/Pasco) and Pendleton OR are about 45 minutes away.
Irrigon is a family-oriented city of 1910 people, known for its recreation activities along the river, agricultural heritage, great schools, historic legacy, and outstanding community spirit.
Known simply by its residents as “A great place to live”, the city of Heppner lies about 50 miles south of the Columbia River snuggled against the foothills of the Blue Mountains in northeastern Oregon. Highway 74, also called the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, winds south from Interstate 84 through Ione, Lexington, and Heppner.
Rolling hills rising to meet the mountains on the east offer a beautiful view while canyons, rivers and scattered farms also contribute to the picturesque drive. Beyond Heppner, Highway 74 leads into the Blue Mountains and to the towns of Ukiah and La Grande, earning Heppner the name “Gateway to the Blues”.
Heppner is the largest of three communities in the Willow Creek Valley. Heppner is a great place to raise a family or retire. With a population around 1,400, the town offers small town living at its finest with affordable housing, a full-service downtown, medical facilities, superior schools, and a low crime rate. Most of our residents are employed in agriculture, government, timber, and manufacturing. It’s a prime location, offering the best of rural living with convenient access to the larger communities of Hermiston, Pendleton, and the Tri-Cities.
Recreation opportunities abound in Heppner and the surrounding area. With an elevation of 1800 and a location in the foothills, the weather and climate are milder and access to the forest and lakes are only a short distance away. Camping opportunities are plentiful. Three major campgrounds offer a variety of options for tent or RV camping or anything in between. Elk, deer, and bear make the Heppner area a popular destination for hunters. Pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, dove, turkey, and quail are the favorite game birds in the region.
Fishermen will find a haven in the region surrounding Heppner. Willow Creek Reservoir is home to several fish species including trout, bass, crappie, and catfish. Additionally, four streams meet at Heppner. Winter recreation lovers will find opportunity to enjoy the outdoors during colder months. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are favorite wintertime activities for locals. Numerous trails in the Umatilla National Forest provide plenty of opportunities for adventure and scenic vistas.
A midsize town nestled in the heart of the Columbia Basin; Hermiston has long been a stopover for travelers. The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery passed the distinctive outcropping of Hat Rock, now a state park, and wrote about it in their journals. The town site in the 1860s was known as an overnight spot for horseback travelers who frequented an Old West hotel and bar here. Hermiston saw an agricultural boom in the 1970s, which was the start of its now famous watermelon farming. Don’t miss the annual walleye tournament, Cinco de Mayo celebration and Farm-City Pro Rodeo.
Boardman is a rapidly growing community in northeastern Oregon along the banks of the beautiful Columbia River. Primarily an agricultural community, Boardman is a major hub for transportation of manufactured goods. Boardman was founded in 1903 by Samuel H. Boardman, who helped irrigate the area, laying the groundwork for Eastern Oregon agriculture. Potatoes, onions, mint, dairy, hay and hybrid poplar trees now complement the traditional grain crops farmed by this community along the Columbia River, while the area’s dairies help produce 55 million pounds of cheese annually for Tillamook County Creamery Association. Fishing, hunting, birding and water sports are popular pastimes, and the nearby SAGE Center highlights the history of the area’s sustainable agriculture and energy through interactive exhibits.
Ione is in the southern portion of Morrow County along Highway 74. Ione enjoys a rich history in agriculture, wheat, and livestock. Community spirit and pride is evident through attractive and well-maintained homes, parks, and businesses.
The community supports excellence in education that is demonstrated by Creative Care Preschool and Ione Community School. The community hosts a 1,000-yard shoot; a unique fundraiser, which funds the children’s activities during the annual 4th of July celebration.
The 4th of July celebration is an event that includes a car show, parade, live music, family fun and ends with a beautiful firework display. The historic Oregon Trail crosses near Ione at Well Springs. Ione is an attractive place to live and raise a family.
The Town of Lexington, Oregon is in the Willow Creek Valley in southern Morrow County between Heppner (nine miles to the southeast) and Ione (eight miles to the northwest). The area is primarily agricultural and lies approximately forty miles south of the commercial/ industrial developments situated near the Columbia River communities of Boardman, Irrigon, Umatilla and Hermiston.
The Blue Mountains rise approximately 25 miles to the east. Many of Lexington's most valued historical treasures are living and breathing among us -- namely, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of original settlers who can recount three or four generation's worth of local legend and anecdote. So come on over and experience hospitality from a time gone by, beautiful scenery and true peace and quiet!
Clean water, economical power, easy transportation, advanced communications, modern docks, and lots of room to grow – the Port of Morrow offers all the benefits of large metro centers without the challenges industry can face in more urban areas.
The Port serves the industrial community by continually developing its three industrial parks and offers assistance with financial services. Connections to the local labor market are also provided.
Companies that call the Port of Morrow home know they made a smart business decision. Communities surrounding the industrial parks know that industry is good for the local economies, and leaders work hard to ensure that the Port remains a positive place for industry.
For more information, please visit: http://www.portofmorrow.com/
• Fourth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Washington
• Located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers
• Population of 258,400
• Major communities are Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland
• Three hospitals
• Average home selling price is $214,000.
• Average household income is $70,004.
• Second best city for employment in the U.S. (Manpower, October 2009)
• Tenth in the U.S. in 2011 Best Performing Small Cities (Milken Institute)
• Lowest cost of living in Washington State (ACCRA 2014 Cost of Living Index).
The Tri-Cities is a great place to raise a family, start a new business, continue your education, or retire. Residents enjoy the Tri-Cities' unique local flavor, excellent school system, virtually non-existent traffic congestion, low crime rate, annual precipitation of less than seven inches, diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, and limitless regional attractions. Families have many housing choices from established neighborhoods to new construction developments. Whether you have animals and love the country life, or want to live next to a golf course, on the river, or near shopping and business, there is a home waiting for you in our community.
The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is a major commercial air carrier airport in South Central Washington State served by Delta, Horizon Air, United and Allegiant. PSC serves the communities of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon, with over 250,000 enplanements per year to Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Mesa, Arizona.
Air traffic control and safety includes the Federal Aviation Administration’s investment in the state-of-the-art ASR-9 Radar/TRACON/Air Traffic Control Tower Facility providing coverage to more than seventy five mile radius including surrounding airports. The City of Pasco provides 24-hour Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) services at the onsite airport owned fire station where structural fire protection and ambulance services are also provided.
The terminal building offers passenger comfort and convenience from arrival to departure with services ranging from restaurant and gift/specialty shops to rental cars. Ample vehicle parking and alternate transportation needs are available near the terminal building.
http://www.portofpasco.org/tri-cities-airport/general-information/