posted by jennings on July 1, 2010 Comments (1 so far)
A new short film by Eastern Oregon University Media Professor Kevin Roy paints the wonderful picture of an active young community in La Grande enjoying the beauty of this areas outdoors while engaging in a very social, exciting, and skill-driving activity known as Disc Golf!. “Sunday Drivin’” will make you want to get yourself some discs and join in this great sport.
posted by La Grande Life on May 18, 2010 View / Add Comments (0 so far)
The friends decided to put together a team and head to Portland for Saturday Market in an effort to draw attention, awareness, and dollars to the Mt. Emily Recreational Trails Unit tree purchase. A great time was had and media was gathered. The group has decided to reach out for help after tapping [...]
posted by La Grande Life on May 15, 2010 Comments (1 so far)
Disc Golf enthusiasts in Union Country are proposing the installation of an 18-hole disc golf course in the Mount Emily Recreation Area. All disc supporters are invited to attend and show support at the MERA Advisory Committee meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 18th at 1106 K Street in the Commissioner’s Conference Room.
There are now [...]
posted by drewk on May 13, 2010 View / Add Comments (0 so far)
Exciting things are happening at Morgan Lake!
When the fishers and campers return this year, they will be surprised to see all the improvements made to the park. The city has upgraded the restrooms to be more modern facilities, which will not only be more appealing, but will also have a lined vault to protect the [...]
posted by La Grande Life on May 11, 2010 Comments (1 so far)
Novice and experienced bird watchers are invited to attend the fifth annual Ladd Marsh Birdathon scheduled May 14, 15 & 16, 2010 at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area located 7 miles south of La Grande, Oregon. This is a non-competitive birding opportunity for the family… and it’s free of charge.
The [...]
posted by La Grande Life on April 26, 2010 View / Add Comments (0 so far)
Union County is ready to accept your Trails Unit donations. Time to get out the checkbooks! 36 days remaining.
The Commissioner’s office will accept donations of $100 or more at the above address by mail or in person. All donations are tax deductible and also fully refundable should Union County be unable to buy the Trails Unit trees for any reason.
posted by La Grande Life on April 20, 2010 Comments (1 so far)
Union County Commissioners have adopted a Forest Management Plan for the MERA Trails Unit, unleashing a massive fund-raising effort. Friends of the Trails Unit, a citizen group of more than 100 people, have determined to raise over $600,000 in tax-deductible donations to Union County.
posted by parentsen on April 8, 2010 View / Add Comments (0 so far)
Winding Waters River Expeditions sponsored the winning Lawn Chair Racer in last weekend Fergi Fest. We had a great day skiing powder and watching all of the fun events. There were ski and snowboard downhill races for all ages. The annual Ski golf event was scratched this year due to the incredible skiing conditions. We [...]
posted by baxterm on April 2, 2010 Comments (1 so far)
After the last post, Why ride a bicycle? Part 1; I got to thinking what my second favorite reason to ride my bike is. I thought to myself how this town had inspired me to sell my car and ride my bike.
Then I got to thinking why I really sold my car and got a two wheeled [...]
posted by parentsen on March 25, 2010 Comments (1 so far)
Tom and I went for one final day of Train Access Steelhead fishing on the Wallowa River on Tuesday. Wow, what an incredible day. We caught 15 to 20 Steelhead between us and got sunburned to boot. There was one very unusual aspect to our day. As we stepped off of the train there was [...]
