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    Wallowa Lake Tramway

    3.7 (18 reviews)

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    We loved it!!! The trails were great, the weather beyond gorgeous, and the views spectacular!!! I know people have complained about the price, but when you think about maintaining the tram etc it is worth it.

    View on the way down.
    Rose L.

    Yes it is spendy...$35 for an adult. However it is more about the experience and view. Everyone that works here is so nice and friendly! Lines goes quickly and it was fun! When in Joseph... We walked around a little bit when we got to the top and took photos. It is cool and a fun thing to do.

    View of Wallowa Lake and Valley
    Stephanie D.

    This is definitely a must if you're in the Wallowa Lake area. It's $26 for adults and less for youth, children, and seniors, but it's worth the money. You take an ~13 min. tram ride up the mountain, which provides you with spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area. Once you're at the top, you have a choice of different hikes, some that are for the average hiker and others for those who like to go into the wilderness with their walking sticks. I was able to snap a number of great photos up there, see a number of critters, and enjoy the beauty all around. You can either bring your lunch or dine at the restaurant at the summit. Don't miss out on this attraction in the area and spend at least a couple hours there. It's worth it.

    This is a photo a snapped with my phone from the gondola. It really doesn't do it justice.

    Great experience for kids, outdoor lovers and photographers. Lovely views. Decent amenities, lots of trails. The staff is friendly. It's breathtakingly beautiful scenery-it looks just like the Alps (I've seen both). I didn't eat at the cafe on the summit so I can't speak to that-there's too much to do to worry about eating.

    Kristyn M.

    We had family suggest that we try the Tramway. This was such a great idea. We paid and jumped into a tram that was big enough for 4 adults. It was a little warm but a really nice ride up the side of the mountain. You can see forever! When you get to the top you unload and you can go to your right or left. There are multiple trails to check out and see out different directions. We did go past the little restaurant with live music and walked the paths out to where there was still some snow! As you walk the paths there are ground squirrels and other critters that make you feel like you are in an animated movie. They come right up to you and look at you like your gonna start singing.. or.. more realistically give them food. There is nothing up there that you can buy for them, but you can take peanuts up and they will be happy to take them from you. We walked multiple paths and off one cliff side you can hang glide. Well, you have to take that stuff up yourself but there is a sign. We saw some deer as well and the air was crisp and cool. My only beef was the bathrooms. One word - "ew! " I would highly recommend the trip up the beautiful mountain, walk the trails and enjoy the view.

    The views at the top of Mt. Howard are spectacular! But, $35 for an adult ticket is TOO high and the hours of operation are TOO short! The best light of the day is early morning and evening. For those who are into photography, your time schedule is not good. Why would you only be open 6 to 8 hours when there is up to 15 hours of daylight in the summer?

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    I'm not a fan of heights but after getting use to it the view is gorgeous. I'm happy my fiancé has me go up. The staff is very friendly.

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    The tam ride was pleasant. The restaurant at the top was OK. I can say I did it and would not pay to do it again.

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    Hells Canyon Overlook - Apple Maps screen shot. Blue dot is where the overlook actually is. Roughly 30 more minutes.

    Hells Canyon Overlook

    4.0(3 reviews)
    20.8 mi

    Let me just start by saying it's a drive, but it's worth it. Just stunning views. It was about an…read morehour and a half from Joseph. Apple Maps* doesn't actually take you to the right spot (see my maps screen shot). I think Google maps is more accurate. Just keep following the road signs and you'll find it though! Amazing views and definitely worth the drive. There's public bathrooms (don't expect too much) and plenty of parking. There's only two, but we found an open picnic table and hung around with some wine for about an hour. No garbage cans so be prepared to take back what you bring with you. I would recommend taking snacks to picnic and make the most of it since the drive is long and windy.

    Hells Canyon is a dramatic feature housing the Snake River along the Oregon/Idaho border. It's very…read morewell known for fishing and whitewater recreation. There are a couple of ways to experience Hells Canyon - you can drive down the canyon itself, take a boat tour past the dam (where the road ends), or you can head up into the Wallowas and score some spectacular views from up top. This is that up-top spot. To get to the overlook be ready to go deep up the National Forest Service roads. Mostly gravel. Take NF 39 off of State Route 86, and then turn up NF 490. This will take you close to the wilderness area and into gorgeous mountains studded with stands of evergreens, alpine meadows, and, at the right time of year, tons of wildflowers. The Wallowas are considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon... but that's a story for another review. This overlook is fairly primitive but has everything you need to take in the 270-degree panoramas from this vantage. Picnic tables, toilets, a parking area, and a small trail out to where you get the best views out over Hells Canyon. While the views from up here are expansive, they don't really do the canyon justice. It's hard to see deep down into the canyon from here. But that said, the views are still great. We visited in late June on a hot, early-summer year, so the wildflowers were in full effect at this location. Tons of delicate alpine flowers. So pretty! The interpretive signs give you some good info on the geography of the area as well as info on the local wolf population. So cool to be in the area where these endangered animals still roam. Coming from Portland, I hear about the gray wolves from time to time on NPR. It's great to be out where they actually might pass by every once in a while. It's a strong punctuation on the remoteness of the location. After soaking in views and catching a picnic here, you can continue on NF 490 to complete a loop down the NW side of the Wallowas into Wallowa lake and Joseph, a path we followed, which offers a ton of great gravel-road driving. Insane alpine views, sweet untouched air, and deep green solitude. I highly recommend taking this byway. A much more interesting way to get from nowhere to nowhere. The road less traveled.

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    Stunning views at the overlook!

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    Wildflowers at the parking area!

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    Freddy G's Wine Tours

    Freddy G's Wine Tours

    4.9(57 reviews)
    75.9 mi

    On a weekend getaway filled with celebrations, we spent an entire Saturday touring not one, not…read moretwo, but five wineries and had it not been for Freddy Gs who knows where we'd have gone. We were lucky to have been paired up with Jose who drove us from one to the next on a perfectly selected bunch of wineries that were all different and equally as fantastic. Our group is no quiet bunch that has a good time, so Jose was fun and fit right in. He is from the area and gave good insight on other wineries to check out after our tour was over, restaurants and eateries in the area, local hot spots...when in doubt ask Jose. Before we set off on the grand tour, he greeted us promptly with two bottles of wine that we saved for later. There were 7 of us and we all were comfortable in the van that was provided. For our day out, we made several stops that included: Walla Walla Vintners - The vineyard and landscape is cozy and very comfortable. We were the only group there and got a really great conversation going about their wines and about a couple of other places to try out. The interior is beautiful with stained barn doors and paneled windows. For the wines...don't be afraid to go back and forth. I did a taste test without knowing which wine was which and wound up enjoying a wine that was completely unexpected. I loved that this was encouraged. They want you to drink what is perfect for your palette. Tranche - This is a very modern winery with beautiful art scattered around. Had it been a warmer day and the back doors opened into a courtyard overlooking the vines it would be have been perfect. They have a variety of lighter bodied wines, so if you're looking for a blush. Alluve - Interesting backstory of the couple who served in the Air Force, it's a very small tasting room at the top of their Italian themed villa. The landscaping was beautiful, but the story on the property is well worth a listen to. Amavi - Two words. Vintage Chevy. Be prepared to pay upfront for your wine tasting here and be given a token to be used when you purchase wine later. The winery itself is very spacious and offers gorgeous views. We had a personal tasting with the owner who walked us through their wines as well as the history of the winery and he offered to take a picture of us in an old vintage Chevrolet truck on the property. We took full advantage and absolutely wanted Jose to be part of that picture because he had been such a great guide for the entire day. Castillo de Feliciana Vineyard and Winery - This winery, and the experience of it is why we are thankful for Freddy G's service. We made this our last stop (that's a lot of wine tasting!) and it was the best recommendation on the fly. We turned to Jose and asked about a winery with bubbles and he was immediate in responding. His knowledge of the wineries, and his personal taste came right into play and it was outstanding. The winery is basically a Spanish villa and utterly adorable. There was only one person working and she was busy, but don't let that discourage, she was well aware of who was coming and going and did not forget anyone during their tasting. Because there's some driving involved getting from one place to the next, we bypassed wasting any time for ourselves and took up a great recommendation from Jose and from one of the wineries had him pick up some lunch for us from a delicious lunch spot called Graze. Yum, the food hit the spot and held us over until we parked it on the next tasting. Working with Freddy to get the logistics prepared for the wineries and then having Jose made for a great first time outing in Walla Walla. We had great communication and it was a smooth and easy process and the overall service provided was above and beyond. I highly recommend as wine tasting can be daunting in a very spread out region, this took the stress out of trying to figure out what winery to go to when there's well over 160 to choose from. Thank you for a memorable trip!

    We had a top notch wonderful wine tour experience with Freddy G. He was friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand had a well planned itinerary for us to explore some pretty vineyards. I highly recommend anyone who's looking for a fun and exceptional wine tour service. I'm definitely using him again in the future!

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    Freddy G's Wine Tours - Shaker & Shondra having a great time at balboa & beresan winery..                 ( FREDDY G'S TAXI &  WINE TOURS )

    Shaker & Shondra having a great time at balboa & beresan winery.. ( FREDDY G'S TAXI & WINE TOURS )

    Freddy G's Wine Tours - Wine tour 6-11-16 Joe our driver taking care of Josh and his crew at Garrison Creek Cellars enjoying the wine. Cheers. #freddygswinetours

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    Wine tour 6-11-16 Joe our driver taking care of Josh and his crew at Garrison Creek Cellars enjoying the wine. Cheers. #freddygswinetours

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