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Richland is known as the 'banana belt' and is a friendly-folk/outdoorsy town. This small rural town has a population hovering around 1000 and has local markets to shop at, or amazing camping, fishing, and kayaking.

Halfway is a small city in the foothills of Wallowa Whitman National Forest. Located only 18 miles from the Idaho border, Halfway is primarily a ranching community. In the winter you can expect all the common snowsports, and in the spring you can take advantage of the rodeos, hiking, camping, and more!

Phillips Lake offers a range of activities from water sports, to hunting, fishing, and swimming. There is a trail going around the entire perimeter leading to endless views of the water and plenty of shade.

Rock Creek Lake is an alpine lake along the Elkhorn Crest Trail. Located within the Rock Creek Glacier, this pool of water sits at the bottom of a cirque. Up on this overlook, you can typically spot mountain goats that are pretty common in the area. as long as it's not snow-covered, they are usually pretty easy to spot.

Located just up a small trail from the "Little Alps", Van Patten Lake is set in a forest of lodgepole pine, grassy fields, and wildflowers. There are not any fees to use the area and traffic is usually pretty light. This lake has mountain views and large flat shores to have a picnic.

Bullrun Rock, located in the Monument Rock Wilderness Area, stands at a whopping 7873 feet tall! There is pretty minimal shade along the route, but you can find a few trees to escape the sun. Although there typically won't be a lot of trail traffic, if any, the best times of year to visit are June through October.

Eldorado Pass, located at an elevation of 4623 feet is a relatively small mountain pass on the border of Baker and Malher counties. This open stretch of road features a wide shoulder and would be a great spot for some long distance training miles where you don't want your pace/intervals interrupted.

Fish Lake is a picturesque lake situated in an old-growth forest. There is a campground located here making for a great basecamp before heading out to run on the numerous trails spidering out from the lake. There are 3 flush toilets and potable water.