Outdoor Science and Learning
Displaying the importance of natural features and the history of the people who have lived in this area, assists visitors in learning more about their National Forest and the uniqueness of the Umatilla National Forest. To make learning easy and fun, many forums are available to pick from. Throughout the Forest you can visit interpretation sites, outdoor education programs, district offices, and nature trails, or lean more about the Forest from our website and brochures.
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Aspen Grove Interpretive Site
Site Open
The Aspen Grove Interpretive Site offers visitors a look at Aspen conservation and resoration management practices. The grove is fenced with an interpretive sign.
Bear Wallow Creek Campground
Site Open
This campground offers a pleasant experience among the pines adjacent to State Highway 244. It features 8 campsties, including 1 accessible site and 2 accessible vault toilets. There is no…
Blue Mountain Byway East Interpretive Site
Site Open
The Blue Mountain Byway East Interpretive Site is located on Forest Road 73 at the east end portal to the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and it's junction with the Elkhorn Scenic Byway. The…
Blue Mountain Byway West Interpretive Site
Site Open
day use site
Blue Mountain Scenic Byway
Site Open
The Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, designated in 1989 under the National Scenic Byway Program, allows east-west travelers an alternative route between the Columbia River near Arlington and Baker City,…
Buck Mountain-Buck Rim Trail #3075
This trail is located on the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and is open to foot and horse traffic only. This trail begins at the Buck Creek Trailhead and ends at Blue Mountain Trail #6141, Lake Creek…
Clearwater Big House Cabin
Site Open
Clearwater Big House Cabin is neatly placed on a gently rolling slope in a clearing planted with a younger generation of Christmas trees in the area. The Cabin's location may give the feel of being a…
Clearwater Lookout Cabin
Site Open
Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers uncluttered views of this great expanse from sunrise to the golden glow of sunset. The rugged landscape of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness stretches across the Northern…
Columbia Interpretive Site
Site Open
Columbia Interpretive Site
Copple Butte Trail #3052
Copple Butte Trail begins off of Forest Service Road 53-5350 and ends at Madison Butte.