Join us on our quest to explore and, more importantly, learn about the Blue Mountains & Walla Walla Valley. By showcasing recreation opportunities, we hope to facilitate active, healthy lifestyles, support & grow the outdoor recreation economy, and promote stewardship of our natural world.
Basalt flows dating back millions of years spread far and wide; iconic Pacific Northwest rivers shifted course, trading channels; massive floods shaped the landscape for thousands of years, Wallula Gap's past is a convergence—of geologic events, of rivers, of civilization.For a full write up of our experience exploring this area, please visit the blog. There are lots of links, book recommendations, and tips about how to recreate throughout this unique landscape.
Outside Walla Walla is a website showcasing outdoor recreation throughout the Walla Walla valley and northern Blue Mountain region. Enjoy four-season fun. This podcast, we focus on snow sports. Do you have little kids who like to sled? Let's be honest; adults enjoy the thrill too. The variety of snow adventures span two states, so curl up around the fire with a cup of hot chocolate while you listen. Then, start making a plan to go outside Walla Walla!
It is possible to hike all year! There are a handful of lower trailheads near the South Fork Umatilla River that provide a scenic reprieve from the pace of winter holidays, commitments, and resolutions. For more information and links to the details, check out our Winter Hiking in the Blue Mountains blog and video. The full Outside Walla Walla GUIDE is coming soon!
Launching our Recreation U series, Gwen introduces the steps she took to feeling more confident outdoors. Hint—she loves information!
There is so much to do and see! In this episode, Outside Walla Walla talks about a few things to consider when planning an outdoor adventure as well as the tools and information available on outsidewallawalla.com!
Our Instagram feed doesn't tell the full story. There are many challenges that come with recreation, so leave your expectations at home and enjoy the experience!
What is Outside Walla Walla? Why are we doing this? Outside Walla Walla is an experience. One that leads to great adventures. A website packed full of tales of exploring the wild and ideas about how to create your own story. There are so many scenic, historic, protected, magical places surrounding the Walla Walla Valley, and we want to show them to you. Call it a staycation or long weekend. Join our passion for learning more about our natural world as well as supporting the local economies that make the area so unique. Adventure awaits at outsidewallawalla.com.
OutsideWallaWalla.com showcases outdoor recreation across the Blue Mountain Region encompassing northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. This podcast features stories, interviews, and tips to discover your next adventure!
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