N atural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities are abundant in Grant County year 'round. Thousands of acres of public land offer backpacking, crosscountry skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, or scenic driving.
Campgrounds abound, with a wide range of facilities.
All or part of three wilderness areas are located in Grant County. Maps are available at Forest Service offices in John Day, Prairie City and Dale. The hundreds of Chinese who came to work in the mines during this time added a unique flavor to the area's history. I n many areas you may find the remnants of mines, cabins or communities which stand as mute evidence of the gold rush. Sketch, take pictures, or let your imagination run wild, but please do not disturb such sites.