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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Fremont Congo Gulch Cabin
Site Open
Congo Gulch Cabin is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. This cozy 2-storied cabin features: two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, a queen bed, 3 twins, and a full-over-queen bunkbed;…
Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Cabin
Site Open
Hilltop Hideaway is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. The cozy little cabin features: one bedroom with dressers and a queen-over-queen bunkbed; a parlor with chair, couch and…
Fremont Miner's Retreat Cabin
Miner's Retreat is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site. This cozy little cabin features: a covered front porch with loveseat glider; two bedrooms with dressers and 2 twin beds and and 2…
Fremont Power House Interpretive Site
Site Open
In the mid and late 1800s, the North Fork John Day drainage was bustling with gold and silver mining. In the rush, mining towns popped up here and there, only to be left to ruin as the mining…
Fry Meadow Guard Station
Site Open
Situated along the shady canopy of towering spruce and fir, Fry Meadow Guard Station sits at the edge of an expansive meadow of grasses and beautiful splashes of color from wildflowers, such as…
Godman Guard Station
Site Open
Step out of the Godman Guard Station and into the back yard of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This wilderness includes an expanse of 177,465 acres of rugged, basaltic ridges, steep canyons, rushing…
Ione Interpretive Site
Site Open
day-use site
Kelly Prairie
Site Open
The prairie is located along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and offers spectacular displays of wildflowers in the spring. This site is minimally developed, with only a parking area. There are no…
Lexington Interpretive Site
Site Closed
day use site
North Fork John Day Overlook Interpretive Site
Site Open
The North Fork John Day Overlook Interpretive Site is located just off Forest 52 and offers a spectacular view of the North Fork John Day Wilderness, river basin and Bridge Creek Wildlife area.…