They have a lot of full timers who stay here. We got kicked out with no reason given! They quit…read moretaking our calls and with no one onsite made communication impossible. The jury listens to both parties before ruling. Well, not here and they refused my packages. This really hurt my business. Also, there were complications with charging our card and it took DAYS to credit back. I'm very disappointed at how we were treated and just ignored.

Had a wonderful time here. The place was very clean and quiet. Saw deer and turkeys. The manager…read morewas very nice and helpful. We will be staying there again the next time we are in the area.

Alas! I've waited too long to review the Orchard Motel in La Grande, Oregon…read more Over the past five years or so we've stayed at the Orchard Motel three times. The first time was nice. The room had a quaint, old fashioned feel. It was clean and comfortable. I remember chatting with the owner/manager about the joys and disgruntlements of managing a motel. I remember thinking that if I were to ever own or manage a motel, the Orchard would have been the kind of place I'd want. The second time was nice, but its ambiance had eroded from quaint and old fashioned to inexpensive, yet still satisfactory. The hot water took a long time to heat up in the shower, and it didn't last long. The electric heat couldn't keep up with the cold weather outside. The WiFi was slow, with dead spots in our room. This weekend was our third, and we hope, our last time of staying at the Orchard, unfortunately. The hot water situation hadn't changed. Sections of moulding had been removed but not replaced. An old air conditioner vent had been removed, but not adequately covered over...a crack in the wall allowed us to see all the way through to the outside. We found a bar of soap left in the shower from the previous guest. Black, moldy spots were evident in the bathroom. Our television did not work. The single tea bag in the cupboard was of cheap quality and tasted stale. There were some positives. We were warm. The manager responded quickly to our request to fix the TV, and he succeeded in restoring satellite service after about 20 minutes of troubleshooting. He was polite. The beds were comfortable. The coffee maker worked, and the coffee tasted fine. But overall we were not happy with the conditions of our room. It's probably the least expensive motel in La Grande, but the savings have come at a cost to service and comfort.

Simple, clean rooms, at a really affordable price, downtown and away from the Interstate, with…read moresatellite TV and wi-fi included, a very comfy mattress, and a super friendly owner: it's exactly what we wanted for a night staying in La Grande. The carpet could use a good cleaning, but otherwise, it's what we wanted. We really appreciated the owner putting us in the room right next to the office, so that our motorcycles could be parked with an obstructed view from the street. There was a place to get breakfast right next door, and Safeway is also within walking distance. We paid half of what we would have paid had we stayed at a chain motel back at the interstate, plus, the owner has dogs and I got to pet them.

This review is for one of the Big Sheep Creek trails accessed by the NF-100 road off Wallowa…read moreMountain Road (Loop). First off, Eagle Cap is a fabulous wilderness area. I love it and after this first time experience, we'll be back. That said, our hiking adventure was shorter than we'd planned because the creeks were still too high to allow all the several crossings necessary to do the several miles in that we wanted. We were too early in the season (late May). But we did get 2.6 miles of hiking in and enjoyed every bit of it. Fantastic scenery. The access road wasn't too bad even in a Toyota Corolla, although we were stopped by snow a few hundred yards short of the trailhead, Not that many critters, though. Highly recommended.

Nestled in the far northeast corner of Oregon lies a magical land of awe-inspiring mountain peaks,…read morealpine lakes filled with jumping trout, beautifully vibrant meadows, and miles upon miles of trails. This place doesn't get the love & press of it's northern neighbor, The Enchantments (Washington's Cascadian alpine wonderland), but I would argue this outdoor area is just as good....or dare I say: better? [[[[bracing myself for tomatoes and trash to be thrown at me]]]] OK, I'm only saying it's "better" because it's in more of a remote area (so less traffic), and you don't need to worry about measuring your luck with a permit lottery (it's probably not needed due to less traffic). So this place is definitely more approachable. The Eagle Cap Wilderness is a huge area (almost 600 square miles). It's still new to me, but in 2015, I had the pleasure of spending two trips up here, one in July & the other in Sept. It is an expansive area, but I would say, obviously enough, that Eagle Cap peak is the hub of the area. From Eagle Cap, you have spokes of mountain ranges and river valleys. There are several approaches to get you from lower elevations to the alpine region around Eagle Cap. For my first experience, we went for a less-traveled approach from the south: Eagle Creek Valley. The solitude here is surely something I daydream about, but I would have to say the 4th of July weekend has some brutally hot weather--especially when hiking uphill. We camped one night in this valley and made it over Horton Pass to a camp up in the alpine area for a couple of nights. While at Horton Pass, I took a side trip up to summit Eagle Cap. The views here were life-changing. MOSQUITO HEAVEN: July in Eagle Cap Wilderness was hot and there were mosquitoes up the ying yang! It as pretty unbearable. I slept in a bivy sack, and I cooked in it as the mosquitoes tried stealing my blood as they peered in at me through the face screen. Sleep was tough. But during the day, it was great to have day hikes around the area, jump in clear & cold lakes and to also wet a fly while pursuing trout. Fall is my preference though. In September we did an approach from the north and hiked up the East Lostine River Valley. Once you get above 5000, there is a long glacial valley which is just about the most beautiful place I've ever seen. Hiking this valley was surreal. The peaceful stream, the beautiful color of the vegetation, and Eagle Cap looking over us the whole time: perfect hiking! There's no mosquitoes at all, but the days are short. The weather is a little chilly, so no chance of taking a dip in the Lostine River. But it was pretty nice. The Lostine River approach is also an easier hike, too. You don't have to hike over a mountain pass. And you can pretty much get up to the alpine area after a few hours of hiking.

Lots of parking, can stay overnight (no charge) if you can find a spot, lots of bathroom stalls,…read moreclean, rest stop bathroom where it actually smelled GOOD! Very nice stop and a gorgeous view of the sunrise.

Think of a rest area, this is probably it. It exists, works, and not too much else. The men's…read morebathroom smells like pee and is out of soap in one of the dispensers. But the hand dryer actually drys your hands, which is a plus. 3 stars for the good, not 4 because of the bad.

Wes is a delight! He is so responsive and reliable. His car is immaculate and he is good company…read more So glad to have discovered him.

Blue Mountain taxi has been my heroes for the last couple years! They showed me unconditional love…read moreas a friend, employee, and customer at times. They drive safe and always get me to my destination on time or early! They are really good Christian people, if I could give them 10 Stars I would!

...in the center of town, easy access, simple but clean rooms, immediate hot water with adequate…read morepressure, power sockets on both sides of the bed, tub with shower curtain format, toilet & tub in separated room from sink and mirror, a/c unit under bedroom window, small table and 2 chairs, refrigerator with freezer, microwave, King size bed, tile floors. Wash rag, 2 bath towels, floor mat, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, fresh-wrapped bar soap. Coffee in the front lobby, super friendly responsive guy at the desk, WiFi is open (no password required). April 2019 rate: $55/night, no tax in Oregon So that's 5-stars in my book !!!

Slept like a log. Quiet baseboard heat was toasty warm. Clean as a whistle. TV remote worked! Not…read morereal cheap but reasonably on par with the others. Aiming for this place next time I visit La Grande, OR.

Take in the valley and rest your head at this cozy spot. It's quite the storybook "farm" setting…read more Lyndall (and Ray) are the warmest of hosts. The conversation is delightful and breakfast was fantastic (eggs, sausage, cinnamon roll in toast form and fruit). You'll find the house clean and comfortable. Horses, 2 dogs and 2 cats only add to the charm. Find comic relief in the form of a fanciful feathered rooster! I would definitely like to stay here again the next time I'm in the area.

Lyndall, the owner of Willow Creek Horse Bed & Breakfast is simply wonderful. She cooks up a mean…read morebreakfast, she is positively charming. She knows a lot about the area and even called a nearby tourist attraction to make sure we could get in. She has horses, dogs, cats, chickens. When you stay at Willow Creek Horse Bed & Breakfast you feel like you've got away from the hustle and bustle of normal life. We stayed there while visiting our daughter who attends EOU in La Grande. It was only a 15 minute drive away from the campus. I intend to make Lyndall's place our home away from home while visiting our daughter each time we go to La Grande. My husband says, he wishes we had a horse to bring, so we could have enjoyed some trail riding. One side note, the stairs up to the bedrooms are steep, so if you have bad knees, this may be a challenge. Otherwise, check it out, you'll thoroughly enjoy your stay. www.willowcreekhorsebnb.com

This is the most beautiful area - my husband and I joke that it's our favorite rest area (heh - who…read morehas one of those?) Bathrooms are usually clean and the scenery is gorgeous!