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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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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.

 


"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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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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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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"Beauty everywhere - the river, the valley, the mountains! I'll have to come back for the steelhead in April!"

- John Kratzmtir, Canada

     
     
     
   
   
 
  Imnaha River Inn Bed and Breakfast
73946 Rimrock Rd Imnaha, OR 97842
Tel: (541) 577-6002
Toll-free: (866) 601-9214
http://www.imnahariverinn.com
Email: sandy@imnahariverinn.com

Your Hosts: Nick and Sandy Vidan