Grant County Oregon Chamber of Commerce

The heart of the western frontier

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Publish them FREE in one of our Contemporary Photo Albums for everyone to enjoy.

Adding your favorite pictures is easy. Read our Photo Submission Guidelines to find out more.

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Destination: Adventure

Grant County is home to 1.7 million acres of public lands including the Malheur National Forest, the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and BLM properties.

Spanning the Blue Mountains and the John Day River Basin, the region is a wonderland for recreationalists of all types.

Hiking, cycling, riding, hunting, fishing and prospecting opportunities are endless, to name only a few.

Looking for a change of pace? Ask us for a visitor or relocation package to find out more. Call 1-800-769-5664 or e-mail us and we'll tell you how to get started.

HUNTERS AND SPORTSMEN
Check out the Game Units Topo Map»

Join us at the SolWest Renewable Energy Fair this summer for fun in the sun.

Brought to you by Oregon Solwest Renewable Energy Resources »

Interactive Map Locator

Finding lodging, restaurants and other Grant County goods and services has never been easier.

With our new GPS database and GoogleMaps®, visitors can quickly find what they need and how to get there.

We'll also be adding recreation locators (see the Trail Guide) to help sportsmen and recreationalists find special destinations throughout the county.

Need to make maps for special locations? Click here to download the latest free programs you'll need to start creating your own.

The May issue of Sunset Magazine lists Strawberry Campground as one of the best 50 campgrounds in the U.S. (number 11 of 19 in the northwest).

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The Legacy of Opportunity

The discovery of gold in Canyon Creek in June, 1862 was the beginning of an era which saw over 26 million dollars mined from the Canyon City/John Day area.

The towns of Canyon City and John Day were born during this time, with Canyon City named as the county seat when Grant County was formed two years later in 1864. More» See also: Museums Map

THE NEW GRANT COUNTY PHOTO GALLERIES

A picture is worth a thousand words...

See Grant County from a photographic perspective in the new Contemporary Photo Galleries.

Have some digital images of your own to contribute? We encourage you to join us free and put your pictures online for everyone to enyoy.