C2
Journey
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
J OURNEY C ALENDAR
AUGUST
6 Rabbit Wilde
in concert
Diamond Hitch Mule
Ranch, Kimberly
541-934-2140
mulesacrossamerica.com
10-13 Grant County Fair
Grant County Fairgrounds,
John Day
541-575-1900
grantcountyfairgrounds.
com
12-14 Two-man Best Ball
Golf
John Day Golf Course
541-575-0170
13 The Brother’s 5K
Run/Walk
John Day
541-620-1822
13 Sammy Kershaw in
concert
Grant County Fairgrounds,
John Day
541-575-1900
14 Cow Kids Rodeo
Grant County Fairgrounds,
John Day
541-620-0596
20-21 Cinnabar Moun-
tain Playdays
Grant County Fairgrounds,
John Day
541-575-3520, 541-792-
0077
cmplaydays@gmail.com
28 Blue Mountain
Healthcare Foundation
Beneit Scramble
John Day Golf Course
541-575-0170
SEPTEMBER
5 Cross-country Golf
Scramble
John Day Golf Course
541-575-0170
10 Grant County Region-
al Airport Fly-in
John Day
541-575-1151
17 Hilton Half and Fami-
ly Fun Run
Prairie City to John Day
hiltonhalf.blogspot.com
23-25 Three-man/Last
Chance Golf Scramble
John Day Golf Course
541-575-0170
OCTOBER
1 Ghost Town Blues
Band in concert
Diamond Hitch Mule
Ranch
541-934-2140
mulesacrossamerica.com
1-2 Rally for the Cure
Ladies Golf Scramble
John Day Golf Course
541-575-0170
15 Farmers Market Har-
vest Festival
SW Brent St., John Day
831-596-0656
johndayfarmersmarket.
com
The Eagle/Cheryl Hoefler
Peaceful and still, the deep blue water of Bates Pond is a refreshing sight
while meandering the trail that encircles the pond and others throughout
Bates State Park.
Bates State Park
Recreational respite also offers a trip back in time
By Cheryl Hoeler
Blue Mountain Eagle
The most valuable and respected source of
local news, advertising and information
for our communities.
eomediagroup.com
Cafe & Country Store
When it comes to spar-
kling outdoor gems in our
area, few can compare to
Bates State Park, nestled in
the Blue Mountains of east-
ern Grant County.
In addition to spectacu-
lar scenery and recreational
respite, this peaceful park
near Austin Junction of-
fers visitors a step back in
time to the history of the
once-thriving lumber town
of Bates. During a week-
end — or longer — stay,
you’ll feel as if you are re-
ally “away from it all,” yet
the park offers plenty in the
way of comfortable ameni-
ties.
Bates State Park, in the
shadow of Dixie Butte, offers
an abundance of weekend
enjoyment right within its
131-acre boundaries — three
miles of trails to trek, wildlife
to view and solitude to savor.
Two tranquil creeks — Bridge
and Clear — low nearby the
park, whose majestic center-
piece, Bates Pond, remains
from the town’s lumber mill.
See BATES, Page C3
RV
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PARKIN
Owners: Jeff & Christy Keffer
BREAKFAST
• LUNCH • DINNER
Owners
Jeff & Christy
Keffer Shakes,
Old-Fashion
Ice Cream,
Cones & Dishes, Great Steaks,
Huckleberry Treats
Gifts - Gas - Ice - Snacks
Stop and see our bar
Join us on
built in 1864!
541-448-2526
www.austinhousecafecountrystore.com
We are located at Austin Junction (Hwy 26 & 7) one mile
from the new Bates State Park
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The Eagle/Cheryl Hoefler
R IDE I NTO
Interpretive signs throughout Bates State Park tell
the story and history of the once-vibrant and close-
knit mountain logging community.
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