Of all the gorgeous, wild, awe-inspiring places to see in northeast Oregon, few can match Wallowa Lake. It’s not just that it’s strikingly beautiful (it is) or that the waters are crystal ...

Wallowa Lake attracts thousands of people each year, drawn to everything from the popular kokanee fishing to the famed "Oregon Alps" backdrop. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors journalism intern Charlie Gearing feature the glory of Oregon's population of kokanee salmon.

A Merwin net floats in March 2025 on Wallowa Lake. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is using Merwin nets and gill nets in the spring to conduct research on fish population trends in the ...

Eight years ago, dozens of community members had improbably bought the venerable Wallowa Lake Lodge, avoiding an auction they feared would lead to a corporate takeover of a treasured piece of ...