Enterprise, Oregon

We just got back from spending a week away from home. One of the places we went to was Enterprise, Oregon, which is located in the very Northeastern corner of Oregon, to visit Stella's mom and PJ and Shawna (Stella's niece) and their family. Enterprise is a beautiful town located at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains. There would be worse things than to wake up to this view every day.


We got there in the evening and were having a barbecue on their back deck when dark clouds started to roll in. Fast! In a few minutes it was raining in a way that it doesn't rain in Tacoma, and we had the added pleasure of lightning and thunder. It was beautiful. And powerful. It makes me think of the power of God who creates all of those things. Shawna and PJ are wonderful hosts and we are grateful for the generosity of them and their children. It is also more fun to visit Enterprise than Wendell, Idaho, which is where they lived before.

The next day we went to Wallowa Lake, which is also beautiful. We rented a pontoon boat and explored the lake. It was fun and nobody fell overboard.


OK, so we look kinda weird or bored, but we were having a wonderful time. Honest.


Because of the large amount of snowfall this past winter (it snowed last month), and the hot weather, the Wallowa River, which feeds the lake, was near overflowing. In fact, some of the campgrounds were flooded. We are planning on having a family reunion here next year, which promises to be a lot of fun. There is a tram which goes 3700' up the side of a mountain. It is said to be the steepest in the nation. I honestly want to try that one out.

On the way to Wallowa Lake, we went through the town of Joseph. It is a little bit touristy, but in a tasteful sort of way (?). We had a nice lunch at a 60's diner and checked out most of the stores. The town has a western feel and is known for its bronze sculptures. I am not a great fan of western art, but I thought these were impressive.