Baker City Main street

Heading for Little Switzerland, Wallowa mountains

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September 30th 2023
We continued our journey east from John Day to Wallowa mountains known as Little Switzerland 160 miles away. From John Day to Baker City 80 miles then La Grande 44 miles heading to Wallowa 36 miles. We set off at 10.00 arrived 4pm with a stop at Baker City for lunch. There is lots of history along this route connected with the great gold rush, the timber industry and the immigrants that helpe ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more