John Day is both a name for a city and a river in Eastern Oregon.  The city of John Day is the largest in Grant County, Oregon, albeit with a population of 1,850 residents.  However, it is the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape of John Day that makes up for its size. There are countless outdoor recreation activities, from fishing, hiking, backpacking, camping, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, hunting, photography, and scenic driving to name a few.  There are three […]

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