The Aldrich Mountains outside of John Day in Eastern Oregon are part of the larger Blue Mountains range and are far less crowded then many of their popular Oregon counterparts.  Yet, the Aldrich Mountains offer outdoor enthusiasts miles of hiking trails and spectacular views of the John Day basin. They are named after Oliver Aldrich, a pioneer who was killed by Native Americans in the Bannock War of 1878, on a nearby mountain which now bears his name.  One of the […]

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