Hike on numerous trails in the Malheur National Forest and catch sight of elk, deer, coyotes, and the occasional Rocky Mountain sheep and other wildlife.

Ride your motorcycle or bicycle on miles and miles of paved, well-tended and quiet state and county roads.

Ride your horse along Forest Service roads and out across country.

Drive to mountain-top Forest Service fire lookout towers for spectacular views, friendly company, and one of the premier spots in Oregon to have a picnic.

Fish for steelhead, bass, and trout in the many rivers and high mountain lakes. The John Day River and its branches form the second-longest undammed river in the U.S.

Explore one of the best-kept secrets in Oregon — the Strawberry Mountains. Well-maintained roads completely circle this magnificent range.

Ride a historic steam train in nearby Sumpter and explore gold mining history at the state park in Sumpter, featuring a monstrous gold dredge.

Step millions of years back in time with a visit to the intriguing John Day Fossil Beds to learn about woolly mammoths and sabre-toothed tigers that once roamed the region.

Visit the Kam Wah Chung Museum in John Day, dropping in on a Chinese doctor’s business as if he left it just yesterday. Explore other regional museums as well.

For more information on local businesses, check in with the Grant County Chamber of Commerce.