Cowboy Riverfront Retreat

06/02/2026

Grant helps pay for Wallowa Valley greenhouse, garden shed

06/02/2026

J. Shirly Bothum’s “Tracking the Intruders.”

In the far northeastern corner of Oregon, a town of just over 1,100 people somehow holds more bronze sculptures than humans, with life-size elk and Nez Perce warriors lining the main street while the Wallowa Mountains rise behind them like a cathedral of stone.

05/30/2026

05/25/2026

Home of the Free because of the Brave.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We also reflect on the legacy of Sergeant Reckless, the remarkable mare who served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Carrying ammunition into battle and bringing wounded soldiers to safety, she became a trusted and beloved companion to those around her. In recognition of her extraordinary courage, Sgt. Reckless was promoted to Staff Sergeant and awarded two Purple Hearts, along with numerous other military honors.

Today, we remember and honor every hero🇺🇸🐴

05/23/2026

100 Years Ago:

WOULD MOVE CHIEF’S REMAINS TO JOSEPH
An account in the daily press the first of the week is given relative to a movement now on foot to have the remains of the Chief Joseph moved from the present grave at Nespelim, Wash., to the Indian burial ground at Joseph. The report emanated from Baker where H. C. Eagles of Seattle recently visited int eh interest of the movement. Mr. Eagles appears to be taking the initiative and went to Baker for the purpose of getting the support of the Old Oregon Trail association. Walter Meacham, president of the Trail association, assured Mr. Eagles of his co-operation and that of the association and it is likely that something of a definite nature will result.

Joseph has been interested in this movement for several years. At a recent club meeting a committee was appointed for the purpose of helping to get the movement under way and it is gratifying to learn that outside people are interested in the matter. With the proper co-operation it should be only a matter of months before the transfer will be accomplished.

Already through the efforts of J. Harley Horner, historian of the Wallowa County Pioneers’ Association, a movement is on foot to move the remains of the old Chief Joseph from the lower valley to the Indian cemetery at Joseph. It is not planned to this about county fair time this year, at which time a large number of Indians will be in the valley, and to have a ceremony of some note. Both father and son hold unique positions in the history of the Northwest and it will be only fitting and just to make a pageant of this ceremony in honor to their names for the benefit of their tribesmen who survive.

The Joseph Herold - May 20, 1926

Photograph of the procession relocating Old Chief Joseph's (Tuekakas) remains from near the confluence of the Lostine and Wallowa Rivers to the foot of Wallowa Lake in the fall of 1926.