Buckhorn Lookout

An incredibly vast view including two mountain ranges and an expansive grassland. Explore Buckhorn
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Hat Point

The deepest gorge in North America. Explore Hat Point
Granny View Vista

Take a nature walk overlooking the Imnaha Canyon. Explore Granny View Vista
Hells Canyon Overlook

A fully-paved adventure into the heart of the Hells Canyon Recreation Area. Explore the HCNRA
Joseph Creek Viewpoint

Learn about the Nez Perce and view their ancestral wintering ground. Explore Joseph Creek/Troy
Troy Oregon

Experience the Grande Ronde and the pioneer towns of Troy and Flora. Explore This

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Exploration Adventures

Touring for Grand Views

seven devils sunset hat point hcnra Seven Devils at Sunset © josephdigital

The stunning landscape around Joseph Oregon is characterized by extremes of elevation. While most rightly associate the Joseph area with the mountains, a vast area is actually made up of canyons.

And our canyons aren't just slight little things; they include the deepest gorge North America! Looking at a topographic map of the area reveals a very furrowed landscape- in fact if it weren't for the higher mountains, Joseph might well be thought of as 'Canyon Country.'

The forces were extreme! While the Eagle Cap and Seven Devils were literally lifted up off the sea floor (you can find sand dollar fossils on the mountain tops) the relentless forces of erosion were busy carving things in the opposite direction. The process continues to this day.

Hells Canyon Overlook including the Upper Imnaha River

The Hells Canyon Overlook presents a perfect opportunity to travel the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, a favorite for those into 'touring', whether by bicycle, motorcycle, car or RV. This is also a great route to see the upper Imnaha River region and some of the most beautiful old-growth Ponderosa Pine forests in the lower 48.

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Buckhorn Overlook including Zumwalt Prairie

Buckhorn Lookout presents one of the most vast and beautiful canyon views anywhere, even if you've visited The Grand Canyon. The beautiful drive travels through Oregon’s largest natural intact grassland: The Zumwalt Prairie. In June there are wildflowers galore and the emerald green fields of grass when they’re moving in a breeze are a sight to behold.

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Joseph Creek Viewpoint including Flora & Troy

This excursion allows one to experience the many environs of the area and will also give you a look into the regions past. Joseph Canyon was a wintering ground for the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce. The failed town of Flora was once a thriving pioneer town. Troy was settled by early Mormons in the 1890's.

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Hat Point Lookout including Imnaha & Granny View Vista

This tour includes two major canyons that are distinctly unique and beautiful in their own way. Hells Canyon is the deepest gorge in North America and the Imnaha Canyon is Northeastern Oregon’s second largest; together they form the heart of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Standing on the ridge across from the Seven Devils Mountains is a sight like no other, truly a natural wonder.

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