An ideal summer playground for swimming, fishing, boating, water and jet skiing. There is also good ice fishing in the winter. From Baker City Hours Amenities Price Tour Time Bus Parking 18mi Power of the Past Museum Self guided tour of a large collection of antique farm machine equipment and historic buildings. The Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area is a day use park in the heart of gold country, the centerpiece of the park is the 1240 ton gold dredge built in 1935 and operated until 1954. Take a trip back in time, to an era when steam locomotives were the main mode of transportation, and logging and mining were the mainstays of the local economy.
Moonlight rides occur twice a year.
The Sumpter Valley Railroad operates the five miles between McEwen Station and Sumpter on weekends and holidays from May thru September. The Sumpter Valley Station is located within the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area. Yes Halfway is Oregon's gateway to Hells Canyon Country . Here you can get to know the American Bison up close and personal at Hells Canyon Bison Ranch which offers Buffalo Tours and Dinners. This picturesque little town has a museum and art gallery as well as gift, craft and antique shops, a world-class restaurant, and lodgings for many different tastes with hosts who can direct you to hiking, wildflowers and places to explore.