Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Baker City and the Oregon Trail



If you're interested in history, Baker City is a gem. Make dinner reservations and stay the night at the recently renovated Geiser Grand Hotel, originally built in 1889. Must haves are the Oregon-grown steak and the Mushroom Marsala. The bar makes an excellent Mojito, as well.



Start your tour of the area with a walking tour through Baker City to see some of the historic buildings in the area.


Next, head to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, stopping along the way to see wagon ruts (pay attention to the markers on the side of the road and you won't miss them).


If you have some time, drive out past Richland to Hell's Canyon.

Other things to check out in the area: Sumpter, Anthony Lakes and here's a terrific article on Tripadvisor.



Originally written Jun2009.

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