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La Grande Oregon 

La Grande (pronounced /la grand/) located in Union County, Oregon, was originally names "Brownsville,"  but was forced to change its name due to that name already being used for a city in Linn County. La Grande comes from the early French La Grande ORsettler, Charles Dause, who often used the phrase "La Grande" to describe the area's beauty.

Located in the Northeast corner of Oregon between Pendleton and Baker City, La Grande is about 260 miles east of Portland and 170 miles Northwest of Boise Idaho east of the Blue Mountains. In a town of approximately 13,000 people it is the county seat of Union County.

Majestic scenery, wildlife, historic sites, and outdoor adventure captivate all those that live in and visit La GrandeLa Grande is a bustling and vibrant small town community.

Outdoors

La Grande OregonBecause La Grande is so close to Wallowa-Whitman National Forest there is a limitless amount of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, skiing and backpacking. With the forest boasting over 2 million acres in size and includes all or parts of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Hells Canyon, Monument Rock and North Fork John Day wilderness areas there is always something new to explore. This includes 60 campgrounds, and more than 1,700 miles of trails.

In the winter visitors and locals alike can try their hand at snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.  In the summer mountain biking, camping, picnicking, swimming, boating and water skiing  are always in full season. Fishing is on many minds in the La Grande area as there are over 13 species of fish, including trout, steelhead and salmon, in the many rivers and lakes. Even those that like a little more adventure can feel the rush of the waves in white water rafting on the Grande Ronde River.

Just to the west of La Grande, Lehman Hot Springs is one of the largest hot springs in the Northwest. The springs was formerly a gathering place for the Nez Perce Indians. The 9,000 foot square swimming pool has temperatures ranging from 88 to 106 degrees F. Here is the place to be after a day of skiing, hiking or to just unwind after work.  Relax in the soothing hot pools, or take an invigorating swim in the large pool.

Downtown

When touring downtown one can often stop and sit and just enjoy a day full of City of La Grandeshopping with La Grande's pedestrian friendly shopping district. The tree lined streets enhance the turn of the century architecture, all adding to your rural shopping experience. With Eastern Oregon State University within walking distance to the shopping district you are sure to see many students enjoying their lattes with open laptops taking in the sun. The university serves ten counties east of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon.

La Grande offers big city conveniences paired with the small town community feel and offers recreational activities that only Oregon can provide.  

 

 

 

 

For information about La Grande homes for sale,

Selling your existing La Grande real estate property, 

La Grande investment property or property management services

 Please fill out the online contact form below or call 541-963-5450 or email us at rnh@ranchnhome.com  


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