The Blue Mountain eagle., March 30, 2016, Image 27

W
hile the source of Grant County’s fortune has been many things over the years –
gold, timber, ranching– one source of wealth has never changed: the richness of
its people. This scenic slice of wonderland, steeped in history, frontier spirit and
stewardship, holds a special place in the hearts of its residents, and once you are
here, it isn’t difficult to see why. Here, life is slower. You will see hats tipped and
waves over the steering wheel. Folks will happily greet you, hold the door open and send you on your
way with a friendly farewell. Passion, pride and small-town spirit fills the hearts of some 7,100 people
who call the nine towns home.
Spanning 4,500 miles of the Blue Mountains and the John Day River Basin, the Strawberry
Mountain Wilderness and the John Day Fossil Beds Monument, every corner of Grant County brings
a new scene – from rugged alpine mountaintops into tall, piney forests and sagebrush-dusted high
desert, down to rolling grassland valleys, all held together by mile after mile of rivers, creeks and
lakes and ponds of all sizes.
There are ample year-round opportunities for recreationalists in any season: whether you want to
spend your time on horseback, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing, skiing, cycling, camping, checking out
museums, even geocaching or simply spelunking around – no matter what you want to do, you can
find a way to do it here. What are you waiting for? Come explore Grant County – we promise it will
be worth your while.
From rugged
alpine mountaintops
to piney forests and
sagebrush-dusted
high desert, every
corner of Grant
County brings
a new scene.