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Chief
Joseph Days
In July we have a celebration
called Chief Joseph Days. There are four days of rodeo,
carnival and crafts, with a parade and Native Americans
perform dances. This is held in Joseph, just a short
drive away.
Imnaha
Canyon Days In September you could come and enjoy the festivities of the Imnaha Canyon Days, which include a Rodeo featuring kids of all ages and a parade. And a play performed by local talent and of course the main event-The Bear and Rattle Snake Feed! Yes, the main course is truly bear and rattlesnake... get a real feel for the "wild and untamed west".
In Joseph and Wallowa Lake:
- Bronze Foundries
- Art
Galleries and Museums
- Wallowa Lake Tramway
- Horse Back Riding
In Imnaha
- The
Nee-Me-Poo Trail
- Hat Point Lookout
- Doug Bar - Boat Ramp
- Buck Horn Spring Lookout

Hunting
and Wildlife at Imnaha
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to view larger image)
Rafting and Kayaking
Rafting
and Kayaking can be done on the Imnaha River throughout
the year, but the best times for the whole family to
float is late Spring through August. In early spring
the river has a good flow for the expert rowers. The
Snake River has many boating opportunities as well from
jet boating to whitewater rafting.
Mountain Biking
Ride
the trails and roads to the Hell Canyon Wilderness area
where there are miles of trails and closed roads to
enjoy and have a picnic lunch along the way.

Rafting
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Skiing
Explore
miles of groomed, cross-country trails. Head for Salt
Creek Summit Recreation Site or The Ferguson Ridge Ski
Area, it consists of a T-Bar, rope tow and warming lodge.
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"Innkeeper
Nick Vidan and his
1200 pound, 7 point Bull Elk."
Hunting
In September Bow Hunting begins for Black Bear, Mule Deer and Elk (over the counter tags for residents and non-residents). October is the rifle season for Mule Deer. It runs for about 9 days, with big bucks being taken every year (tags by draw for residents and non-residents). Elk hunting starts in late October/early November, with some Mega Bulls being taken. Fall Black Bear season starts in August and goes to November. There are a lot of bear! Upland game birds start in August with Grouse, Ruffs and Blues. In October you have Chuker, Huns and Quail. Springtime is Turkey time and turkey hunting gets better every year.

Fishing
at Imnaha River
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to view larger image)
Fishing
Fishing
on the Imnaha River can be outrageous! Fall and winter
we get runs of Steelhead (allowed to catch 2 a day -
hatchery only) and Dollyvardens (Bull Trout average
20 to 30 inches) on a catch and release basis only.
Starting in April, with the peak in June and July, is
Trout season with some Rainbows hitting the 20-inch
mark, the average between 14 and 16 inches. Bass, Steelhead,
Sturgeon and Cat fishing can be done on the Snake River,
about 1 hour down the Imnaha River from the Inn.

Fishing
at Imnaha River
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to view larger image)
Trails for Hiking and Horseback
Riding
Cow
Creek Trail, Imnaha River Trail, Nee-Mee-Poo National
Historic Trail, the Saddle Creek Trail, the Snake River
Trail and many more are at your fingertips.

Hiking
at Imnaha
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to view larger image)
"Beauty everywhere - the river, the valley, the mountains! I'll have to come back for the steelhead in April!"
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