1910 Historic Enterprise House
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EXPLORE NORTHEAST OREGON
THE HELLS CANYON SCENIC BYWAY
Enterprise House Bed and Breakfast
508 First South Street
Enterprise, OR 97828
541-398-1194
The 1910 Historic Enterprise House Bed and Breakfast is located on the hill in Enterprise, Oregon, over looking the Eagle Cap Mountain Range. The 1910 Enterprise House Bed and Breakfast awaits those who appreciate and expect fine accommodations and warm hospitality. Our setting is perfect to view the majestic Eagle Cap Mountains and is a gateway to exploring the areas scenic wonders.
Enjoy
Colonial Revival 1910 William Warnock home which is listed on the National registry of Historic Homes. This elegant home holds its old style and charm with a new addition of a grand living area. Come and enjoy your stay with us in one of our 5 gracefully decorated guest suites, all with awe inspiring views. Relax in our comfortable and luxurious common areas including a large living room with fireplace, formal dining room and an ample conference room, for retreats, and small weddings.
Explore
Wallowa County's premier lodging property on Hells Canyon Scenic By-Way !! We are located in walking distance to Terminal Gravity Brewery, and Parks Bronze Foundry. Just minutes from Joseph, 6 miles to Wallowa lake, with a Clydesdale farm around the corner and a buffalo ranch. At the base of Eagle Cap Wilderness Area enjoy hiking, back packing, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, cross county skiing!! And don't forget the Worlds steepest Tram going up MT. Howard. Where else can you bring your horse and kick off your boots, yet lay back with an awesome bubble bath! Come let us spoil you all.
Start your day
In a leisurely fashion enjoying one of Jack's delicious breakfasts! With a cup of freshly ground coffee from the Red Horse Coffee Company in beautiful Joseph Oregon. Serving times are flexible and special diets accommodated.
Dinning Out
Please ask us about making reservations for you! 1-541-398-1194
COME VISIT US SOON! Jack and Judy Burgoyne Innkeepers
Jack and I snow shoed out to Buck hornlook out, he is standing with his back to Hells Canyon.
http://www.wallowaresources.org/fieldtrips.htm
Eagle Cap Excursion Train:
Train enthusiasts flock to this wonderful new attraction which runs along parts of the Wallowa, Minam and Grande Ronde river canyons that can only usually be seen from the river itself.
An affordable and memorable excursion.
Courthouse Concert Series
For the ninth consecutive year, the Music Alliance will present the Courthouse Concert Series at the gazebo on the lawn of the Wallowa County Courthouse in Enterprise Oregon. Every Thursday afternoon at 5:30, from June through August, the community gathers to enjoy free ninety-minute performances by local and regional musicians. Running all summer long, the series features a broad range of musical genres, including classical, folk, jazz, and rock, FREE and open to the public. A perfect opportunity to pack a picnic, bring family, meet up with friends and enjoy the music! Community Farmers Market enhances the festivities with wholesome locally grown produce, arts and crafts starting around 4:00 pm. The Courthouse Concert Series is partially funded by Lear’s Main Street Pub & Grill, the City of Enterprise and donations from generous concert-goers.
SUMMER AT THE TRAM
Just 11 miles from Enterprise to the Tram.
With the opening of the gondola in 1970, Wallowa County added one of it’s most popular attractions. The 3700′ vertical ascent to the summit of Mt. Howard is a memorable experience. The exciting trip to the top of the mountain allows one to enjoy the 4000′ view as the gondola rises above Wallowa Lake Village and the blue waters of Wallowa Lake.
Cycle Oregon and the Oregon Bike Ride often plan their annual routes to come through Joseph and Wallowa County. Their websites include specific rides with elevation maps for our area.
Wallowa County Chamber Site for Biking Info
Bicycling in Wallowa County
This area has been described as having the most awe-inspiring ride anywhere, an opinion expressed by Cycle Oregon, the largest cycling club in the state. In fact they’ve visited here more times than anywhere on their annual week ride (this year will mark 4 times). On these long distance rides they rarely stay long enough to experience all the area has to offer. Mention to us your bringing your bike with have a wonderful trail bike map from Enterprise to Joseph the back roads we will send you.
Lots to Explore:
This is a vast county with a low population density and diverse environments ranging from sagebrush desert to alpine wilderness. It’s also marked by some of the largest intact natural grasslands left in the lower 48.
Unspoiled Nature:
Enjoy crystal clean water, clear air and clear skies for star gazers. When traveling the many back roads and trails you will see deer, elk, bears, moose, wolfs, foxes, big horn sheep and much more.
Valley Routes. If you want to stay on pavement and enjoy a leisurely day in the country, these are the rides for you. Some are particularly well suited for families. If you have a mountain bike or hybrid, you can explore even further on the gravel roads. Most roads have low traffic and drivers generally slow for riders; the people are friendly and like to wave.
Classic Wallowa Mountain Loop This is the ride that has been repeated by Cycle Oregon.
Home of Flying Cloud Gifts As Well_
Rafting Trips Join us for the best Oregon or Idaho whitewater rafting vacation on the Snake River through Hells Canyon, the Salmon River, and the Grande Ronde River. Fly Fishing, relaxing, playing. With over 35 years of guiding experience on these rivers, the owners of Winding Waters have created an outstanding whitewater rafting vacation for you, your family, or group. Begin planning your adventure with us today!
EVENTS FOR WALLOWA COUNTY CLICK HERE
33rd Annual Wallowa Valley Festival of the Arts
Friday Jun 5, 2015 - Sunday Jun 7, 2015
Wallowa Mountain Quilt Show - 23rd Annual
Friday Jun 12, 2015 - Saturday Jun 13, 2015
Blue Mountain Fiddle Show
Saturday Jun 13, 2015
Mountain High Broncs & Bulls
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
Watershed Festival
Friday Jun 26, 2015
Dulcimer Week
Monday Jun 29, 2015 - Sunday Jul 5, 2015
Lostine Flea Market
Friday Jul 3, 2015 - Sunday Jul 5, 2015
Wallowa Old Time 4th of July
Saturday Jul 4, 2015
Lostine River Run
Saturday Jul 4, 2015
Joseph Mountain Jubilee
Saturday Jul 4, 2015
Shake The Lake 4th of July Fireworks
Saturday Jul 4, 2015
10th Annual Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Workshop
Sunday Jul 5, 2015 - Friday Jul 10, 2015
28th Annual Summer Fishtrap
Monday Jul 6, 2015 - Sunday Jul 12, 2015
Bowlby Bash
Saturday Jul 11, 2015
Tamkaliks Celebration (Pow Wow)
Friday Jul 17, 2015 - Sunday Jul 19, 2015
Chief Joseph Days Rodeo
Tuesday Jul 21, 2015 - Sunday Jul 26, 2015
On the night of may 31, 1944, my brother and I were awakened by engine noise—overhead. We were up and outside in an instant. I was nine, and in my mind, nothing ever happened in Enterprise, a small town in northeastern Oregon. Hearing what sounded like a big multi-engine airplane circling Enterprise in the middle of the night was thrilling. The few airplanes we had seen were small, single-engine varieties. Our father ran to the car and drove off.
In the morning, Mom said a bomber had landed at the golf course on the far side of town, about a mile away. We were ordered to eat before we could go see it. We wolfed down breakfast, jumped on our bicycles, and raced off.
There it was, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator, sitting in ruts up to the wheel hubs. A military guard kept us at bay.
The weekly Wallowa County Chieftain headline was “Lost Bomber Lands Here After Harrowing Experience.” The B-24 had taken off between 4 and 5 p.m. on May 30 from Walla Walla Army Air Base, Washington, with a trainee crew including pilot, copilot, and instructor to fly bombing and gunnery practice over the Boardman Bombing Range in Oregon, about 80 miles west of Walla Walla. It was just past a quarter-moon night, and stormy. With no navigator, the crew got lost. Beyond Walla Walla and Pendleton, Oregon, there were only a few small towns and ranches, and back then few of the ranches had electricity.
Northeastern Oregon has severe terrain, with mountains up to 10,000 feet, and forested ridges 5,000 to 7,000 feet with canyons 2,000 feet at the bottom. That night, it was pitch-black and visibility was minimal.
Later into the night, Lieutenant Lee Ward, the instructor, took the controls. When the snow-covered Wallowa Mountains loomed ahead, he took them to be moonlit clouds. With seconds to spare, Ward realized his error and banked hard, barely avoiding a crash.
Then the crew spotted the lights of Enterprise. By 11 p.m. they were circling our town. Soon the U.S. Forest Service warehouseman alerted households of the predicament and asked the men to drive to the golf course and aim their headlights at it. He put lit railroad flares down the center of the course. Set between two hills, and less than 200 yards wide, the golf course was the only emergency landing site within 40 miles.
The bomber circled for some time to burn off fuel in case of a crash landing and to reduce weight. At one point it flew north, over dark forest and ranches, and jettisoned ammunition for the same reason. The crew was prepared to bail out if necessary.
After returning and making a few passes over the golf course, Ward decided he could land there. It was now 1 a.m. The outboard right engine was running rough. All crew members except the pilot and copilot lay down and braced for landing. On final approach, the bad engine caught fire. Ward brought the B-24 over the spur of the hill on the northeast end of the valley, avoided the little clubhouse, and touched down. With braking, the airplane rolled to a stop in about 2,100 feet, just shy of an irrigation ditch.
Top gunner Sergeant Bradford Botts jumped out with an extinguisher and doused the burning engine. As the crew piled out, townspeople, some in pajamas or nightgowns, rushed to the airplane.
Walllowa County has a beautiful 9 hole golf coarse!
Don't forget your clubs.
Located In Enterprise Oregon
When booking tell us your golfing to recieve 5% off your room!!
June 12-13th: Oregon Mountain Cruise Car Show
The Annual Classic watches expo in Joseph.
Contact Chuck & Pam Garrett 541-432-2215
www.oregonmountaincruise.com
Joseph Branch Railriders