17 GRAB BAG AN ASSORTMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SEPTEMBER 1�8, 2021 Got the pandemic blues? Take a nature walk Bill Bradshaw, Wallowa County Chieftain Hikers trek the last few yards to the top of the East Moraine above Wallowa Lake on one of Wallowology’s free Discovery Walks. Go! staff W ALLOWA COUNTY — The Wallowology Discovery Center’s weekly nature walks might be just the thing to lighten resurging pandemic blues. Even wearing a face mask, a hike in the fresh air and natural beauty of Wallowa County is sure to brighten an otherwise disheart- ening day. The center’s free two-hour Discovery Walks are off ered twice a week through Sept. 24. On Fridays, easy to moderate guided hikes depart from trail- heads at 9 a.m. These Discovery Walks are limited to 10 people and pre-registration is required by emailing info@wallowology. org. The Hurricane Creek Trail (meet at the end of Hurricane Creek Road) and BC Falls Trail (meet at the end of Wallowa Lake Highway 351) are both moderate. Ask about the required Northwest Forest Pass when you register. The West Fork Trail walk is easy and family friendly. Meet at the end of Wallowa Lake Highway 351. Here’s the schedule for Sep- tember’s Friday hikes: • Sept. 3, Hurricane Creek Trail • Sept. 10, West Fork Trail • Sept. 17, BC Falls Trail • Sept. 24, Hurricane Creek Trail Saturday walkers gather at 9 a.m. in the Wallowa Lake Lodge lobby. Pre-registration isn’t needed for these family friendly hikes exploring the area around Wallowa Lake. All hikes are guided, led by Judy Swank or Charla Lower. Masks are required. Participants are asked to wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water but leave their dogs at home. For more information, stop by the Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center, 508 N. Main St., Joseph, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, email info@wallowology.org or go to www.wallowology.org. NATIONAL HISTORIC O REGON T RAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER PRESENTS: oregontrail.blm.gov L M ive us ic e Fre mily Fa Fun Geiser-Pollman Park Saturday-Sunday, September 4-5 10a.m.-3p.m. For more information call 541-523-1843