Travel Guide To Oregon Indian Country

Travel Guide to
OREGON
INDIAN
COUNTRY
Welcome
Indigenous people have inhabited what is now Oregon since time immemorial with
cultures as rich and diverse as the landscapes they live on. Today the members of the CONTENTS
nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon carry forward a deep knowledge of this place
and traditions that have endured and evolved for thousands of years.
3 THE TRIBES OF OREGON
This guide will help you learn about the many attractions on and near tribal lands
Distinct cultures, unique attractions
where tribes have invested in many ways to welcome and host you. Explore museums,
and natural beauty await visitors to
galleries and cultural centers; experience powwows and seasonal celebrations;
the homelands of the nine federally
and enjoy the hospitality of tribally owned resorts and other visitor amenities. You’ll
recognized tribes in Oregon. This
witness how tribes’ profound and longstanding respect for their homelands has inspired
map will get you started.
new initiatives and enterprises that strengthen tribal communities and demonstrate
tribal contributions to Oregon’s history, economy and environmental stewardship.
Find more detailed information about each tribe on the following pages, along with 4 MUSEUMS, CULTURAL
maps to direct you to tribal destinations throughout the state. A journey through tribal CENTERS AND GALLERIES
homelands encompasses the natural wonders that make Oregon such an enchanting Through art and exhibits, these
place to visit. From 363 miles of Pacific coastline to glaciers gleaming on the crests of the centers offer a window into genera-
Cascades and Wallowas to sagebrush coloring the high desert, few places in the world tions of tribal history and how tribes
offer such beauty. continue to embrace their time-
Tribal hosts, with their deep connections to the storied landscapes, make these experi- honored traditions and values.
ences even more rewarding. This guide will help you identify scenic areas to explore and
abundant opportunities for recreation, enhanced by the people who have tended these
treasured places for generations. 6 ARTS AND ARTISANS
The mighty salmon runs of Oregon’s great rivers, for example, were carefully managed Art provides a powerful means
for generations for abundance. Before modern farming and logging, Oregon’s fertile for Indigenous communities to
valleys and foothills were shaped by Indigenous fire practices, which mitigated share their histories and ideologies.
catastrophic fires and created environments for native animals like deer to flourish. Meet some talented artists and
Intentional harvest of crucial first foods such as camas proliferated native plant species. performers making connections
Today tribal nations are actively involved in restoring the wealth of natural resources through their creativity.
in Oregon. Thousands of years of accumulated traditional ecological knowledge held by
tribal citizens has helped restore fisheries, has informed wildfire management in state
forests and actively contributes to rangeland restoration in the high desert. 8 FIRST FOODS
Tribal businesses and events, from agriculture to gaming to rodeos, draw people to For millennia, locally harvested
rural communities in Oregon. They boost local economies and fund tribal programs foods like salmon have sustained
for education and cultural preservation, like the Indigenous-language revival programs Native people and shaped their
launched by many tribes in the past decade. cultures. Today tribes play an integral
Tribes are eager to share their stories of the past, present and future, and to welcome role in protecting and restoring these
you to their homeland. May the connections you make enrich your experiences in traditional foods.
Oregon Indian Country.
9 TRIBAL CASINOS
HOW TO VISIT RESPECTFULLY Along with gaming excitement, tribal
Tribes have created events and developed attractions to share their culture, but also casinos welcome guests with a broad
seek to balance the needs of their communities with visits from nontribal members. range of entertainment for all ages
For that reason, we ask that you exercise respect and follow some basic guidelines. and interests — while generating
Tribal events that are open to the public will be clearly marked as such; please assume millions for local economies.
all other gatherings are private. Refrain from picking up or removing artifacts or
disturbing burial or sacred sites. If you are invited to attend a ceremony, adhere to your
host’s guidance. Don’t bring weapons, drugs or alcohol to tribal lands. Ask permission 48 EVENTS
before taking photos of persons or events. Native communities invite the public
to experience the richness of their
tribal traditions at these powwows,
On the cover: Dr. Jason Younker, chief of the Coquille Indian Tribe, gathers with tribal members salmon bakes and other celebrations.
Matilda ViksneHill (left) and Kiana Younker (right) to enjoy a table of first foods. First foods
such as salmon, fry bread, huckleberries and camas bulbs have nourished Indigenous people
since pre-contact with Europeans and continue to serve important roles within the community.
Learn more about tribal foods by visiting a tribal celebration or a powwow (see listing on page 48).
PAUL WILSON
Photo by Travis Cooper.
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CONFEDERATED Oregon City
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TRIBES OF Newberg
Estacada
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GRAND RONDE McMinnville 211
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Woodburn 26 216
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Lincoln City 18 Grand

Ronde Spirit Salem 22 213 Silverton CONFEDERATED Shaniko Fossil
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Myrtle Creek 230 Summer Lake
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Port Orford 227 Prospect Fort Klamath
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Gold Beach 140
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Museums, Cultural Centers
and Galleries
Across the state, tribal cultural centers and museums provide a window to thousands of years of history, and a
better understanding of how tribal members continue to embrace their time-honored traditions and values today.
TAMÁSTSLIKT CULTURAL THE MUSEUM AT WARM SPRINGS CHACHALU MUSEUM AND

INSTITUTE Warm Springs CULTURAL CENTER
Pendleton The Museum at Warm Springs immerses Grand Ronde
With a name that translates to “interpret,” visitors in the sounds of ancient songs A replica of a tribal plankhouse and the
Tamástslikt showcases the 16,000-year- and languages, the detailed work of scent of cedar greet visitors to Chachalu,
old culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla and traditional craftsmen, and the sights of a telling the story of the Confederated
Walla Walla Tribes through interactive rich and storied tribal culture. Histories Tribes of Grand Ronde and honoring
exhibits, an expansive museum store, and and traditions are told in interactive Elders who kept traditions alive during
Native-inspired cuisine. Perspectives exhibits rotated throughout the year. the Termination era. A nod to its home-
look back, telling the story of westward Artifacts include family heirlooms, trade land of river valleys and cedar forests,
expansion of the U.S. from a tribal items and keepsakes that were passed two cedar canoes frame a panoramic
perspective, and forward, explaining how through generations. image of the Willamette Valley.
the Tribes are leaders in salmon, lamprey, MuseumAtWarmSprings.org; GrandRonde.org/History-Culture/
and mussel restoration and fueling the 541-553-3331 Culture/Chachalu-Museum-And-
regional economy. Cultural-Center; 503-879-2226
Tamastslikt.org; 541-429-7700
COOS HISTORY MUSEUM
Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center Coos Bay
The Coquille Indian Tribe and the
Confederated Tribes of the Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are
community partners for this museum.
More than 250,000 images and 50,000
objects help illuminate the region’s rich
tribal traditions since before contact with
European settlers.
CoosHistory.org; 541-756-6320
SILETZ TRIBAL CULTURAL CENTER

Siletz
A replica of the cedar-plank dance house
COURTESY OF CHACHALU MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER
will be the first thing visitors see when

they enter the museum portion of the
new Siletz Tribal Cultural Center, in
phase II of construction in 2022. The
center houses a repository for cultural
collections and archives, as well as class-
room and research study areas.
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
FOUR RIVERS CULTURAL CENTER OARD’S MUSEUM & GALLERY TWO RIVERS ART GALLERY
Ontario Burns Chiloquin
Located on the Treasure Valley Historic Oard’s Museum & Gallery sits at Located in the Chiloquin Community
Community College campus, the Four the gateway to Steens Mountain in Burns, Center, Two Rivers showcases the work
Rivers Cultural Center features a a family business that began as a stage- of more than 80 Klamath County artists.
life-size diorama of a Northern Paiute coach shop in the 1880s. Over the years, Although pieces rotate frequently, visitors
village, whose traditional homelands it has expanded to sell Native jewelry, might discover books by Modoc/
include much of Eastern Oregon. The artwork, clothing, rugs and furniture. Yahooskin poet Erwin Lee “Sugar” Crain
Burns Paiute Tribe is represented in the Today the gallery directly represents Sr., Klamath tribal designs by GeorGene
extensive collection of basketry, woven and supports the work of Native artists, Nelson, and handcrafted flint-knapped
containers, cooking tools and beadwork. particularly from nine Pacific Northwest knives of obsidian, horn and bone by
4RCC.com; 541-889-8191 tribes. Other items have been brought to Eric Peterson.
the shop by local residents. The largest- 2RiversArtGallery.com; 541-783-3326
known collection of Paiute Indian
cradleboards and many other unique
SHAWN LINEHAN
items big and small reside here.

OardsGallery.com; 541-493-2535
Arts and Artisans
Oregon is rich in many ways — not only in its famed natural beauty but also in arts and culture. Home to
numerous Native artists and performers of various genres, these occupied lands provide a wealth of inspiration.
Artwork is an integral means for Indigenous communities to celebrate and share their histories and ideologies,
often weaving together the past and the present. For many, art serves a purpose that’s bigger than creating
something inspiring. In a post-contact world, Native art was central to survival. Today it is a form of storytelling,
connecting people with their roots and environment. Here are just a few examples of the many talented,
impactful Native artists working in Oregon today.
ROBERTA JOY KIRK ANTHONY HUDSON

After losing much of her family’s regalia and other cherished A master of connecting creative work with activism, Anthony
possessions in a house fire, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Hudson highlights their Two-Spirit identity throughout their
member H’Klumaiyat Roberta Kirk undertook the task of performances. Two-Spirit people have long been recognized
learning to make her own heirlooms. Her expertise and passion and honored in Native communities, where they hold a sacred
are evident in her impeccably detailed beadwork and leatherwork. place and are considered balance keepers. Hudson, a member
Kirk has garnered several accolades, including the Governor’s of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, balances their life
Arts Award in 2020, and her work is featured in ceremonies and as an award-winning artist, writer, drag-queen performer and
powwows around the state. Through apprenticeships, Kirk filmmaker. Performing as drag clown Carla Rossi, Hudson
shares traditional designs from her Tenino and Wasq’u culture. confronts difficult issues with humor and laughter to create,
Now younger generations are also learning from her wealth they say, a more relatable and empathetic environment.
of knowledge: Kirk currently teaches her granddaughters and “Radical honesty” is the goal for Hudson as they dive into myriad
community members beadwork, promotes cultural continuity, challenging topics such as white supremacy, complacency and
and advocates for the preservation of Native heritage. mixed identities. In character, Hudson also co-hosts the weekly
Gaylords of Darkness podcast.
Baskets by Bud Lane III
DAVID BERNIE
BUD LANE III
Fine basketry requires a tempering of beautiful artwork with
utilitarian design. Bud Lane III, a member of the Siletz Tribe
who honors his people’s history through intricate basketmaking,
stresses the importance of cultural preservation and maintaining
the skill sets of traditional arts as we lose more and more
traditional makers. Lane’s teaching emphasizes gathering and
weaving, skills the Siletz people mastered for infant cradles,
traditional mats, cooking and eating purposes, as well as in
ceremony. Lane’s basketry has won several awards for both
authenticity and sheer beauty.
KA’ILA FARRELL-SMITH
Working from her ancestral Klamath/Modoc tribal homelands
in Modoc Point, Ka’ila Farrell-Smith creates new connections
between Indigenous art forms and contemporary visual art,
exploring “the space in between the Indigenous and western
paradigms,” she writes. Her Land Back series of 27 abstract
paintings uses wild-harvested pigments from Klamath lands
and found objects to reinterpret Native American imagery and
offer a matrix for resiliency and transformation. Farrell-Smith’s
work is on display at museums across North America, including
the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the permanent
collection of the Portland Art Museum. She is a faculty member
of Indigenous Nations and Native American Studies at Portland
State University.
BILL MURPHY
Known in his community as White Buffalo, Bill Murphy has
been blowing glass for nearly 20 years, uniting his exceptional
Italian glassblowing technique with his Native American culture.
A member of the Coquille Indian Tribe, Murphy studied under
several world-renowned glass sculptors before opening his shop,
Oregon Coast Glassworks, in the scenic fishing community of
Newport. His stunning vases, sculptures, paperweights and
other works showcase his talent and honor his heritage. Murphy
also offers classes to share his passion and expert techniques.
JAMES LAVADOUR
“Predecessor Bundle” by Ka’ila Farrell-Smith
Internationally renowned painter James Lavadour has been an (48"x36", 2018)
artist for more than 40 years. The self-taught landscape painter
and printmaker from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla grew
up in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, home to diverse plant
and animal life. His artwork is deeply rooted in the Eastern
Oregon landscape. “The land and I are one,” says Lavadour,
who sees his art as an extension of himself. His work has been
exhibited throughout the world, including at Smithsonian
Institution museums in Washington, D.C., the Heard Museum in
Phoenix, and in the Venice Biennale. Lavadour co-founded the
Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts near Pendleton in 1992.
MARIO GALLUCCI, 2019
The studio’s collection (including items for sale) features the

works of more than 45 past artists-in-residence.
Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla, sisters Kim Brigham-
First Foods
Campbell and Terrie Brigham own a fish market in Cascade Locks.
From soils bearing nourishing roots to waters harboring rich salmon and many ways — roasted, steamed, boiled,
shellfish, Oregon abounds with edible treasures. These first foods have smoked or dried into jerky and pemmican
(a mixture of dried meat or fish, fats, and
sustained local people since pre-contact with Europeans and continue
berries). You can expect to find deer and
to play a central role within Indigenous communities today. Tribes have elk at the Nez Perce Tribe’s Tamkaliks
undertaken many efforts to protect or restore traditional sources of nour- Celebration each July in Wallowa.
ishment, and tribal celebrations open to the public are an opportunity for
Berries and nuts — including salal,
everyone to better understand and experience first foods.
huckleberries, hazelnuts, chinquapins
and acorns — thrive throughout the state.
Salmon is not only a proverbial first food, Roots, with their versatility and long shelf Wild huckleberries are so delicate that
it is also one of the first to arrive on the life, play a key role in the traditional diets Pacific Northwest tribes traditionally
seasonal calendar in early spring, reap- and medicine of many tribes. Horsetail, used fine combs created from salmon
pearing again in the fall. A vital, protein- biscuitroot and western redcedar are just a backbones to gently harvest the tiny fruit
laden food source, salmon is also a sacred few of the roots harvested from local soils, from the bush. Tribal members continue
source of life to many Pacific Northwest but one in particular is valued most of all in to gather huckleberries today on tradi-
tribes. Ceremonial salmon feasts mark terms of trade and nutrition: camas, a lily tional berry-gathering areas found at
the beginning of the fishing season, paying bulb typically roasted, steamed or pounded higher elevations. Prized for their sweet
tribute to the salmon, the water and the into flour. The Confederated Tribes of and slightly tart flavor, huckleberries
Salmon People. Celilo Village hosts the Grand Ronde is leading efforts to restore are enjoyed fresh, sun-dried, or smoked
First Salmon Feast each April near the site traditional camas-cultivation areas in and mashed into leaf-wrapped cakes for
of Celilo Falls, long an invaluable fishing its 11,500-acre reservation southwest of future storage. The Confederated Tribes
and trading area for Columbia River Portland, including at Wapato Lake of Warm Springs celebrates the ripening
Basin tribes. On the Coast, the Coquille (where soils also bear wapato, an edible of wild huckleberries each August with its
Indian Tribe hosts the Mill-Luck Salmon starchy tuber). Near Pendleton, cous annual Huckleberry Harvest event.
Celebration in September on the shores is part of the Confederated Tribes of
of Coos Bay, featuring live dancing and the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Root These and many other first foods have
drumming, canoe races and a traditional Feast each spring, when tribal members provided nourishment to people since
salmon bake, where salmon is cooked celebrate their culture and, quite literally, long before Oregon was Oregon. You
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in pits buried under hot coals. The their roots. can help support ongoing sustainability
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians’ efforts by avoiding foraging or hunting on
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow highlights Deer and elk are the most abundant tribal lands and in traditional gathering
another traditional method: roasting large game in Oregon, and hunting is an areas. Respect the Indigenous cultures
salmon on alder and cedar stakes over a integral part of life for many Indigenous that have nurtured these foods for future
smoldering fire. communities. Game meat is prepared in generations to enjoy.
Tribal Casinos
Games of chance have long been part of tribal culture, a way to share wealth and assets. Today tribal nations
welcome visitors to their casino resorts, which provide more than 10,000 jobs and generate millions of dollars
in tax revenue and charitable contributions every year.
Across the state, gaming thrills are just part of these fun-filled entertainment centers: Slots, table games, poker
tournaments and sports wagering provide Vegas-style action, while stylish hotels, music and comedy acts, spas,
swimming pools, golf courses, festivals, arcades, and other activities delight the whole family. Come by for a day
or make a casino resort your hub for a destination vacation. From river valleys to high mountains, the Coast to
the Columbia Plateau, tribes invite you to experience their hospitality and all that their region has to offer.
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT INDIAN HEAD CASINO

Lincoln City Warm Springs
Steps from the beach with a backdrop of the boundless Pacific, Among the many attractions of Central Oregon, the Indian Head
the Chinook Winds Casino Resort makes the most of its incom- Casino makes an ideal stop for a hearty meal and guaranteed
parable oceanfront setting in Lincoln City. Diners enjoy spec- gaming fun. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs invite
tacular views from the Rogue River Steakhouse atop the casino visitors to join in the action at its popular blackjack tables,
and from Chinook’s Seafood Grill, where the oyster bar serves video-poker machines and hundreds of slots. Plenty of
up seafood sourced from the waters right outside the window — tournaments, drawings and specials keep guests coming back.
just two of seven dining options at this full-service resort owned The Cottonwood Restaurant serves up burgers, salads, fish
and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. and chips, and Native-inspired dishes like Indian tacos on
Guests at the Chinook Winds Hotel wake up to the sights traditional fry bread. The Tule Grill is the place for night owls,
and sounds of the ocean, and are right in the heart of a 24-hour open late for quick snacks and sandwiches.
entertainment hub. Gaming action includes live-action table IndianHeadCasino.com; 541-460-7777
games, over a thousand video and reel slots, sports wagering,
poker rooms, bingo, and keno. Live shows at the convention center
feature headlining performing artists like Clint Black, as well as
comedy acts, expos and festivals. Golfers delight in the nearby
Chinook Winds Golf Resort, a challenging 18-hole course that
winds among grand old-growth trees and rich wetlands. Kids get
their own entertainment areas at the Play Palace and the Games
Galore Arcade. The allure of the Pacific, of course, entertains
guests of every age.
ChinookWindsCasino.com; 888-244-6665
KLA-MO-YA CASINO SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT
Chiloquin Canyonville
Named for its Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin tribal owners, A key destination between Roseburg and Grants Pass, Seven
the KLA-MO-YA Casino is one of the premier entertainment Feathers Casino Resort is conveniently located minutes off
destinations in Southern Oregon. The casino offers Vegas-style Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon. Lush lawns and landscaping
slots and video poker. The Peak to Peak Restaurant & Lounge welcome guests to this full-service resort owned and operated
keeps guests satiated with slow-cooked smoked ribs, steaks, by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Visitors will
Italian favorites, burgers and sandwiches. Lodging is right next discover a 300-room hotel, an indoor pool and other amenities,
door at the Sleep Inn & Suites, with a heated indoor pool and a as well as seven dining venues that include the K-Bar Steak
fitness center. There’s plenty of truck and RV parking on-site, House and freshly made sushi in the Steelhead Lounge. There’s
and the tribes’ Crater Lake Junction Travel Center makes it nonstop gaming action in the casino, with hundreds of slot
easy to get back on the road with fuel and additional services for machines, table games, video keno, video poker and bingo, plus
trucks and RVs. The region is filled with outstanding recreational a busy calendar of top-name music performers and comedians,
opportunities, including hiking, fishing, mountain biking, birding expos, sporting events and more.
and a visit to renowned Crater Lake, 40 miles north. Guests can rest and recharge with a visit to the River Rock
KLAMOYACasino.com; 888-552-6692 Spa, home to an array of soothing massages and aromatic body
treatments, along with a full salon, soaking pool, sauna and
steam room. The resort makes the perfect base for enjoying
area wineries or adventuring in the beautiful Umpqua Valley.
It’s well equipped to meet all travelers’ needs, with RV sites and
Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center complete with fuel, truck
services, and a convenience store and deli.
SevenFeathers.com; 800-548-8461
THE MILL CASINO • HOTEL & RV PARK

North Bend
Comfortable waterfront accommodations await visitors to the
Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park overlooking Coos Bay on Oregon’s
South Coast. Owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe, its hotel tower
and newly renovated lodge offer more than 200 waterfront rooms;
RV guests have their choice of bayside sites to suit their rigs. Both
provide easy access to the casino floor, with blackjack, Spanish SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO & LODGE
21 and other table games, as well as electronic roulette and craps, Grand Ronde
and over 600 of your favorite slots. Dining options abound, with Just 60 miles south of Portland, the Confederated Tribes of
some of the region’s finest dishes set against spectacular bay Grand Ronde welcome visitors to the largest casino and enter-
views served at the Plank House Restaurant and at Whitecaps. tainment destination in Oregon. A 90,000-square-foot gaming
With its idyllic setting, the Mill Casino is a favorite for confer- floor pulses with the excitement of dozens of table games, 2,000
ences, concerts, food festivals and other events, and it makes a slots, blackjack, Let It Ride, craps, pai gow, roulette, Texas Hold
great base for exploring the scenic beauty of the South Coast. ’Em, EZ Baccarat and Midi Baccarat coming soon! A sports-
TheMillCasino.com; 541-756-8800 betting lounge with a high-definition video wall is the place to
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wager on all the biggest professional and college sporting events.
Plenty of food and beverage options flank the casino floor,
including Mountain View Sports Bar; Amore, an American-
Italian-style venue; Jalapeño’s, a quick-serve, fresh Tex-Mex
outlet; and the newly opened Happy Dragon, family owned and
operated, serving traditional Chinese cuisine. Spirit Mountain
Casino has also partnered with 10 Barrel Brewing Co. to create
a new venue, 10 Barrel Brewing Hop Yard. The Hop Yard pays
homage to tribal members who worked in the local hop yards
with historical photos throughout the restaurant. The menu
hosts a variety of tasty pub items and a rotating selection of
beers on tap.
Spirit Mountain’s Event Center hosts a variety of headlining
concerts, Vegas-style entertainment, expos, car shows and more. WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO
It’s also an ideal full-service venue for receptions and confer- Pendleton
ences featuring a 17,500 square event space. It’s all just steps A recent $35 million expansion adds even more entertainment
from the Spirit Mountain Lodge, a luxurious resort experience and activities to this popular Eastern Oregon destination resort.
with newly remodeled rooms for a range of budgets. The resort Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
also accommodates RVs with free on-site parking for its Coyote Indian Reservation, the casino features more than 1,100 slot
Club members. machines, poker games and tournaments, keno, bingo, and table
SpiritMountain.com; 503-879-2350 games that welcome both experienced players and beginners.
Live music and headlining concerts fill a year-round entertain-
ment calendar, and a nationally recognized 18-hole golf course
provides championship play with endless views of the Columbia
Plateau and striking Blue Mountains. All-ages fun awaits at the
Family FunPlex, home to a 24-lane bowling center, five-screen
cinema, arcade, and Children’s Entertainment Center.
Lodging guests choose from a variety of rooms and suites
in the contemporary, 10-story tower hotel or the pet-friendly,
two-story courtyard hotel. Campers get options, too, from an
RV park with full hookups to classic tipis and tent sites. All offer
free resort-shuttle service and access to its swimming pools
and business center. Offerings at eight on-site restaurants range
from fine dining at Plateau to snacks and sandwiches at the
Wildhorse Sports Bar. A new food court offers quick bites from
THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT regional restaurants, including fish ’n chips from the Brigham
Florence and Coos Bay Fish Market, and pho from Moe Pho’ Noodles and Café, both
With two locations on the Oregon Coast, the Confederated owned by tribal members.
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians welcome WildhorseResort.com; 800-654-9453
guests with entertainment options as expansive as the Central
Coast itself. In the delightful community of Florence, the 100-
acre casino resort near Old Town offers an amenity-rich hotel,
an array of slots and table games, meal options ranging from
fine dining to food-court convenience, and a 700-seat concert
venue that hosts headliner music acts. Its neighboring Ocean
Dunes Golf Links makes the most of the region’s beauty, winding
among wild sand dunes and native sea grasses.
Fifty miles south, the Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay adds
more betting action with 250 games, tournaments, sweepstakes
and other events. Its Café 1297 is one of the most popular dining
spots in town, with specialties like fish tacos, oven-roasted
prime rib and smoked brisket on its rotating menu.
ThreeRiversCasino.com; 877-374-8377 (Florence), 541-808-9207
(Coos Bay)
Lincoln City Portland
Confederated
Tribes of
Grand Ronde
Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde
Based in the foothills of the Coast Range, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde comprise a multitude of
Native tribes from the Pacific Northwest. They include the Kalapuya of the central river valleys; the Chinook
along the Columbia River; the Tillamook along the Coast; and the Molalla, Umpqua, Rogue River, Chasta and
others to the south. For generations, their people fished, hunted, gathered, traveled and traded, establishing
centuries-old cultures in homelands that stretched across what is now called Western Oregon, Southwest
Washington and Northern California.
Their way of life was forever altered in the 1800s with western expansion, when more than 30 tribes and
bands were forced from their lands and relocated to a 61,000-acre reservation along the Yamhill River in the
Coast Range. Before long, most of that land was taken away too, along with their federal tribal recognition and
rights. People whose self-sufficiency and connection to place dated back thousands of years were left without
a home in their own homeland. It took a deep toll.
Through decades of injustice, the tribes persevered and eventually triumphed. In the 1980s, they succeeded
in reestablishing federal recognition as the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, restoring their tribal rights
in the eyes of the federal government and regaining a portion of their lands.
It proved a powerful foothold on the path back to self-sufficiency. Today 11,500 acres of that original
reservation allotment is the home of a strong and successful tribal confederation. Among the forested hills
and verdant river valleys 60 miles southwest of Portland, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde welcome
guests to an array of tribal enterprises and visitor attractions. They include the Spirit Mountain Casino, the
Spirit Mountain Lodge, the Big Buck Campground, and the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center,
celebrating a tapestry of cultures and a resilient spirit that defines the tribes today.
TEACHING TRIBAL CULTURE

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde thoughtfully curriculums for Oregon teachers. These age-
appropriate educational materials include lesson WILLAMETTE
preserve and share their rich cultures with tribal FALLS
members and the broader public. Through exhibits, plans, maps and videos for students from kindergarten (TUMWATA)
photos and ceremonial artifacts, the Chachalu through high school on topics ranging from tribal
In 2019 the
Museum shares the stories of the tribes’ past losses and governance to Native language. Confederated
inspiring revitalization. A smartphone app lets museum Tribes of
visitors participate in games, quizzes, songs and stories, THE PEOPLE OF THE FALLS Grand Ronde
and hear snippets of the Chinuk Wawa language. The Grand Ronde Tribes have a special connection reacquired
Anyone with access to the internet can delve to Willamette Falls, the village home of their a portion of
deeper into tribal language, history and artisan Clackamas and Clowewalla ancestors and a vital this sacred
site for harvesting salmon and lamprey. They know site. They are
skills thanks to a series of instructional videos
restoring the
and documentaries produced by the Grand Ronde it simply as tumwata, the Chinook jargon word for
ecological
Tribes’ Cultural Resources Department. Viewers can waterfall. After the tribes were evicted from their
health and
learn the basics of basket making, beading, and lands in the 1850s, these spectacular horseshoe- reestablishing
how to make percussion instruments like traditional shaped falls — the most voluminous waterfall in their cultural
drums and clap sticks. the Northwest — succumbed to development and connections to
industrial use.
BRIAN KREHBIEL
To improve understanding and accuracy of tribal this historical

history, the tribes have developed classroom-ready In 2019 the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde homeland.
reacquired a portion of this sacred site success of their Spirit Mountain
when they purchased the abandoned Blue Casino and Spirit Mountain Lodge
Heron Paper Mill at the falls. Now the supports millions of dollars in charitable
tribes are restoring the ecological health of giving each year. The Spirit Mountain
tumwata and reestablishing their cultural Community Fund embodies the Native
connections to this historical homeland. tradition of the potlatch, where good
A significant ceremonial first step was fortune is shared with others. Through the
erecting a fishing scaffold at the falls to Community Fund, the tribes have donated
allow the tribes to exercise their traditional more than $89 million to nonprofit organi-
tribal fishing rights. Now extensive restora- zations in Northwest Oregon, supporting
tion work is underway: removing industrial sustainability, inclusion and the advance-
buildings and waste, repairing the natural ment of underserved communities.
water channels, reestablishing native
plantings and restoring riparian habitat TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS
for native fish, birds and other wildlife. July brings together tribal and nontribal
Working with state, federal, local and veterans from all walks of life — some
tribal partners, future plans call for a in Native regalia, others astride motor-
riverwalk that provides public access to cycles — honoring them for their service
the falls, as well as tribal initiatives that at the Veterans Powwow. The Annual
may include a tribal center, educational Contest Powwow in August is the big-
spaces and hospitality venues. gest event on the Grand Ronde calendar
and one of the largest powwows in the
TRIBAL GENEROSITY western United States. Highlights of the
Not only do the Confederated Tribes of vibrant social event include a communal
Grand Ronde support the local economy salmon dinner and tribes from across
as Polk County’s largest employer, the North America competing in several dance
competitions in full Native regalia. The
public is welcome to attend both events.
From top: Annual Contest Powwow;
Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Situated between Portland and the Coast,
the tribes’ Spirit Mountain Lodge
makes an ideal base for exploring the
region. Campers also find a welcome spot
on tribal lands: Big Buck Campground
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has sites for tents and RVs along Agency
Creek in Grand Ronde, along with access
to several miles of maintained trails.
It’s a short drive east into the Willamette
Valley wine country, where Yamhill-
Carlton wineries have helped build
Oregon’s worldwide reputation for pinot
noir. Less than a half-hour west, coastal
towns like Pacific City and Neskowin
invite visitors to explore sandy beaches,
forested headlands, fresh seafood and
other delights of the Oregon Coast.
Southeast of the Grand Ronde
Reservation near Dallas, Baskett Slough
National Wildlife Refuge preserves
some of the disappearing native ecosystem
of the Willamette Valley, a nutrient-rich
mix of marsh and grasslands. The 2,500-
acre refuge is a magnet for migrating
waterfowl. Nearby Black Rock Mountain
attracts mountain bikers for a network of
free-ride trails that has earned the coveted
“Epic Ride” designation from the
International Mountain Bike Association.
Lincoln City
Newport Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians
Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians
With their ancestral lands spanning more than 20 million acres from the Pacific Coast to the Cascade Range,
the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is one of the most diverse confederations on a single reservation in
the United States. It comprises more than 30 bands, including the Clatsop, Chinook, Klickitat, Molala, Kalapuya,
Tillamook, Alsea, Siuslaw/Lower Umpqua, Coos, Coquille, Upper Umpqua, Tututni, Chetco, Tolowa, Takelma,
Galice/Applegate and Shasta. Historically, the communities operated independently, rooted to their place with
diverse landscapes and languages, yet twined together by broad networks of trade and kinship.
Because the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are made up of a diverse group of Indigenous peoples,
they represent an array of cultural practices, histories, and ways of living that differ from region to region.
Trade economies ranged from timber to fur and varied depending on the season. Coastal communities had
diets rich in seafood and shellfish, while deer and elk were food staples for inland communities. Cuisines were
rounded out with regional ingredients like salmon, berries, nuts and herbs that still make their way to Siletz
family tables today. When you visit, your experience will be enriched by many histories and cultures.
HISTORY OF THE HOMELAND

acres, let alone their ancestral homelands. Yet they
Westward migration in the 1800s nearly destroyed the
continue to thrive today, proudly sustaining their
lives and lifeways of these Indigenous communities,
heritage and culture.
as the empires of Europe and the young United States
came to covet the furs, timber, land and other riches
of what became the Oregon Territory. The Donation TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS
Land Claim Act of 1850 further disrupted their lives, The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians hosts its
granting 320 acres to every adult white male. Along with annual Nesika Illahee (“Our Land”) Pow-Wow
devastating losses of land, European encroachment the second weekend of August. Open to the public,
led to violent attacks against Indigenous people, the three-day celebration features traditional
destroyed tribal foods and other resources, and dancing, singing and drumming competitions, as
introduced disease that decimated communities. well as food and vendor booths. The Nesika Illahee
Against this tragic background, federal officials Pow-Wow takes place on Government Hill in Siletz,
began chaotic, halting negotiations to convince the core of the Siletz Reservation since the 1850s and
Indigenous tribes to give up their homelands. In 1855 the first property the tribe recovered in the 1980s.
President Franklin Pierce set aside 1.1 million acres for What was once the capital of oppression for the Siletz
the Siletz Reservation as part of a treaty negotiation. people is now the wellspring of their resilience.
Almost immediately the treaties were ignored, To mark the anniversary of the tribe’s restoration
CASCADE HEAD
and in 1954 the Western Oregon Indian Termination of federal recognition, Chinook Winds Casino
Act abolished the tribe’s federal standing altogether. Resort hosts a Restoration Pow-Wow on the The Salmon
closest Saturday to November 18. Held indoors, it too People of the
Remaining reservation land was sold, deeded or
features dancing, singing, drumming, and food and Tillamook Tribe
foreclosed, and almost none remained in the hands
once occupied
of tribal members. After decades of fighting for their vendor booths that the public is invited to attend.
this area,
status, in 1977 the Confederated Tribes of Siletz which is now
Indians regained federal recognition, the second VISITOR ATTRACTIONS the UNESCO
tribe in the nation and the first in Oregon to do so. “It’s Better at the Beach” says the slogan of the Cascade Head
The tribe currently holds about 16,000 acres of land, Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Biosphere
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drastically less than the original treaty of 1.1 million and that’s exactly where you’ll find this oceanfront Reserve.
entertainment complex owned and indulging in fresh and sustainable seafood
operated by the Confederated Tribes of at restaurants dotting many of these
Siletz Indians. Its many amenities include coastal communities.
gaming, dining, live entertainment, an
18-hole golf course and miles of Pacific WORKING FOR OTTERS AND
beaches right outside the door. Stay at the CLEANER WATERS
resort hotel or camp at the tribal-owned A keystone species native to the Oregon
Logan Road RV Park just two blocks Coast, the elakha (sea otter) has been
away, with 24-hour shuttle service to the absent from its home waters for more than
casino and access to its pool and spa. a century, extirpated in the 1800s by a vora-
Exploring Oregon’s coastal waters is cious European fur trade. In 2018 Siletz
one of the best ways to experience the tribal members Peter Hatch and Robert
region. The Lower Salmon River, Siletz Kentta got together with other tribal and
Bay National Wildlife Refuge and conservation leaders to form the Elakha
Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area Alliance, a nonprofit working to restore
are just a few examples of protected a healthy population of sea otters to
waters perfect for kayaking. You’ll find strengthen the region’s marine and coastal
plenty of public put-ins along the beautiful ecosystems. A January 2022 study noted
Siletz River, along with locally owned that the reintroduction of sea otters to the
guide services for those who want to fish. Oregon Coast is possible and will directly
Experience the open waters of the Pacific improve the health of local kelp forests,
on a fishing charter or whale-watching which in turn help combat environmental
tour out of Depoe Bay or Newport. stressors caused by climate change.
Yaquina Head and Newport’s South Jetty The tribe is also engaged with the
are popular spots for active sports like Salmon Drift Creek, Siletz and other
surfing and kiteboarding. watershed councils to protect healthy
For those more comfortable enjoying
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wildlife resources, to restore water quality
the water from dry land, the region offers and to maintain access to waterways
dozens of tide pools and coastal trails for ancestral significance, tradition
that are suitable for all activity levels. You and ceremony. These projects include
can also get a true taste of the Pacific by controlling invasive species in the area;
replanting foliage, grasses and native
shrubs to shorelines; and restoring natural
From top: Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow; tributary channels.
sea otters; salmon bake
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage
Society is the driving force behind Ghii
Dee-Ne Dvn (“A Place for the People”),
a new tribal cultural center that will
complement the existing Siletz
Community Center on Government Hill.
Inside, visitors will have a chance to see
historical documents and artifacts, as
well as learn more about the cultures and
histories of the Siletz Tribe. The capital
campaign has been very successful, and
the Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society
is still accepting donations with the antici-
pation of a groundbreaking taking
place in 2022. For more information, please
visit the website at SiletzArtsHeritage.org.
The Siletz Tribe proudly supports the
broader community through the Siletz
Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.
Through the fund and other resources,
the tribe has distributed more than
$20 million to nonprofit organizations
throughout Oregon and beyond.
Coastal Treasure
The Central Oregon Coast is full of treasure if you know where to seek it out.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City is one great place to explore
because the fun and games don’t end where the sea grass begins.
Beachfront Accommodations Challenging 18 Hole Golf Course Dining choices galore
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Coos Bay Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians
Medford
Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians
A sense of abundance and gratitude defines the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians, a cultural identity that springs from the richness of their ancestral homeland. Since long
before written records, the miluk (Coos), hanis (Coos), shayuushtl’a (Siuslaw) and quuiich (Lower Umpqua)
people thrived along the freshwater rivers and saltwater bays of what today is called the Central and South
Coast of Oregon. Their historic territory extended some 2,500 square miles, from the wind-sculpted sand
dunes along the Pacific to the ancient forests of the Coast Range.
Deeply connected with this ruggedly beautiful landscape, the people had everything they needed. They built
villages of cedar-plank houses; crafted clothing and utensils; and enjoyed a varied diet of shellfish, fish, game
and edible plants. Even when faced with violent transgressions and devastating loss of their life-giving lands,
the tribes continued to carry on their values, celebrating the abundance of their culture.
The lessons and knowledge passed down from ancestors continue to guide today’s tribal citizens, who have
rebuilt a strong and successful community on Oregon’s Central and South Coast. The tribes’ Three Rivers
Casino Resort is a top regional destination and a mainstay of the local economy, in turn strengthening
several other tribal businesses and supporting vital tribal services. In 2022 the casino distributed $6 million
to the tribes’ government programs, funding housing, health care, cultural education, youth outreach,
environmental-restoration work and more.
The tribes’ generosity and compassion are also reflected in the Three Rivers Foundation, which seeks
to enrich the health and welfare of the land and the people of its historical homelands. The foundation
awarded $1.4 million to more than 100 grassroots community organizations in 2021, and has awarded nearly
$2.7 million since it began awarding grants in 2012.
Visitors to the Central and South Coast may feel a sense of abundance, too, when they experience the area’s
stunning environment of clear-running rivers, thick forests, beaches and dunes. It is a gift from the generations
who came long before and the hard work of current tribal citizens, staff and partners implementing restoration
efforts — a reminder to all to cherish and care for these priceless waters and lands while visiting.
EXPLORING TRIBAL WATERS: WATER IS LIFE

Waterways characterized the tribal lands of the shifting dunes, the lake was actually a tidal estuary,
Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw people. You may and it holds special significance for the tribes:
see tribal citizens paddling those same rivers and Materials found at ancient homesites here have been
lakes today in traditional dugout canoes. For visitors, dated to 8000 B.C.E. — more than 5,000 years older
CAPE ARAGO
getting out on the water is a fitting way to explore the than the pyramids of Egypt. (Remember that it is
illegal to disturb or remove any artifacts.) Cape Arago
region. In the Coos watershed, paddlers can explore
State Park is
the gentle Coos River upstream or put in at the South an ideal place
Slough, where a mix of tidal and freshwater wetlands NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS for whale
attracts a wide variety of birds. With its stunning scenery, winsome coastal towns, watching and
Near Reedsport, Tahkenitch Lake is a meandering and mile after mile of sandy beaches, Oregon’s Coast short trails that
MORGAN GAINES
freshwater lake with good fishing and undeveloped has long been a favorite vacation destination. In fact, lead to beaches
shoreline to explore. Until becoming landlocked by several vacations’ worth of attractions and outdoor and tide pools.
recreation await visitors from Florence sportfishing on the Coast, with boating The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
to Coos Bay, the heart of the tribal lands. services and charters available in the Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians have been
Florence sits near the mouth of the Charleston Marina and Salmon participating with their own dugout canoe
Siuslaw River, where its riverfront Harbor Marina. Gray whales also since 2013 — and have been practicing
Historic Old Town invites a stroll past abound in local waters during winter canoe culture within their own community
fishing boats, shops, coffeehouses and migration; the Umpqua River Whale since time immemorial.
seafood eateries. Just 2 miles away, the Watching Station, near the Umpqua
Three Rivers Casino Resort provides a River Lighthouse, and Cape Arago THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CEDAR
perfect base for exploring the region and State Park are particularly good locations The western redcedar tree that thrives in
taking on 18 holes at the tribally owned to see these magnificent mammals as Oregon’s temperate coastal environment
Ocean Dunes Golf Links, where the they surface just offshore. has long been integral to the lives of the
unique course layout winds among dunes, Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw people.
shore pines and beach grasses. TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS Its wood — light and soft yet exceedingly
Dunes are a dominant feature all along The Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw durable and weather-resistant — made
the coastline south of Florence. Long people celebrate and give thanks year- it an ideal building material. Canoes
stretches of sandy beach billow into round through multiple ceremonies, made from hollowed-out redcedar logs
dunes as high as 500 feet at the Oregon events and restoration projects. provided the primary source of trans-
Dunes National Recreation Area, the The annual Peace Hike, open to the portation. Redcedar-plank houses
largest expanse of coastal dunes in North public, takes place on the first day of the made weather-tight lodging. Processed
America. Explore them on foot, on horse- calendar year. It is a time for solemn redcedar bark was made into clothing,
back or even cruising down the slopes on remembrance of all the ancestors who baskets and ropes. Boughs were used for
a sandboard. Visitors can learn more were forced onto the Coast Reservation, a medicine. The Coos History Museum
about hiking trails and other recreation time to be thankful for survival, and a time in Coos Bay has a dugout canoe and many
opportunities at the Oregon Dunes of healing for tribal citizens and public other Native artifacts on display.
National Recreation Area office in alike. The hike begins in Yachats — the Redcedar continues to play an important
Reedsport. Visitors also can help the Alsean village yaxaik — and follows role in tribal life. Redcedar canoes are still
tribes in their efforts to weed out invasive Amanda’s Trail to the Amanda Grotto. used during ceremonies, journeys and in
species and restore the native dune ecology Tribes along the coast of Oregon, healing within their communities. Sweats
by volunteering with the Oregon Dunes Washington and Canada participate in take place in redcedar sweat lodges.
Restoration Collaborative. the Canoe Journey, an annual journey Ceremonial dances and gatherings take
Coos Bay and Winchester Bay are of large, oceangoing traditional canoes place in a redcedar plank house on tribal
known for some of the best crabbing and that follows a different route each year. reservation land. High school graduates
often honor their tribal connection by
wearing woven-redcedar graduation caps.
Traditional high-prow canoes are carved from the trunk of a western redcedar. Like their ancestors, those gathering
redcedar materials remove bark and
wood while leaving the tree healthy and
standing. The tribes are now engaged in
restoration efforts to restore much of the
western redcedar forests that were lost
during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
COURTESY OF CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA AND SIUSLAW INDIANS

THE LAQUAWIIYAT’AS GALLERY
Located within the Tribal Hall in Coos
Bay, the Laquawiiyat’as Gallery is a
climate-controlled, archive-quality space
that exhibits tribal artifacts and photo-
graphs offering glimpses of tribal life pre-
and post-contact with Europeans. Its
collection includes the sacred “Lottie’s
Dress,” an intricately beaded buckskin
gown owned by Lottie Jackson Evanoff
(the daughter of Chief Doloose Jackson),
recently returned to the tribe from a
museum collection.
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Coos Bay
Coquille Indian Tribe
Medford
Coquille Indian Tribe

Ancestors of the Coquille Indian Tribe flourished in Southwestern Oregon for thousands of years, roaming
a homeland that stretched across more than 1 million acres. Uprooted and nearly erased in the 19th century,
the Coquille people clung to their tribal identity and culture.
Today the Coquille (pronounced ko-kwel) Indian Tribe numbers nearly 1,200 people. It is the Coos Bay
area’s second-largest employer, active in hospitality, forestry, health care, construction and other ventures.
It proudly practices the ancient tradition of potlatch, employing its resources to enrich the whole community.
The tribe’s unofficial motto is “Take what you need and leave some for the others.”
Since it was restored to federal recognition in 1989, the Coquille Indian Tribe has strived to rebuild its
heritage. Its members include virtuoso artisans in beading, basket weaving and wood carving. Nearly forgotten
languages are reemerging, as are tribal ceremonies.
Since its restoration, the tribe has slowly regained about 10,000 acres of its homeland, most of it wooded.
The tribe’s loving management of this land has earned it national recognition for sustainable forestry.
Kilkich, a housing development on tribal land near Charleston, is a tidy community of rented and owner-
occupied homes surrounding the tribe’s medical and educational facilities. The tribe takes special pride in its
Community Plankhouse, a traditional cedar-built gathering place for feasting, drumming and dancing.
TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS
Historically, Oregon’s bountiful landscape provided children, potlatch means caring for one another,
ample flora and fauna year-round. None of these, how- sharing with one another, always welcoming guests as
ever, matched the resources that were provided by the friends, and appreciating the beauty and abundance
ocean. Salmon was foremost among them, the most that is theirs, in this place they call home.
widely sought food staple by the Coquille. Salmon
continues to play an important role in the lives of the NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Coquille, from its acquisition to its preparation to the The Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston region is
ultimate enjoyment from its consumption. known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast — for good
The Coquille Indian Tribe recognizes the salmon’s reason. There are ample opportunities here for fishing,
ultimate sacrifice to feed the people with the crabbing, clamming and whale watching. Thanks to
Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration. Marking the the mild climate of the South Coast, visitors can enjoy
return of the salmon to coastal rivers, the September year-round outdoor recreation like hiking, mountain
event also provides a stage to share the heritage, biking, kayaking, boating and ATV riding on the largest
culture and traditions of the Coquille Indian Tribe expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. The
and other Pacific Northwest tribes with residents and natural contours of dunes, streams and coastal forest FACE ROCK
visitors. The two-day celebration includes daily also make for beautiful golf courses, like the renowned STATE SCENIC
VIEWPOINT
performances featuring Native American dancing Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, 22 miles south of
and drumming, a marketplace offering traditional The Mill Casino • Hotel and RV Park. Interpretive
wares and foods, bayfront canoe races, traditional For those looking for a scenic drive, the Charleston signage at Face
Rock explains
games and activities for children, and a variety of to Bandon Tour Route is a great introduction to
the Native
cultural demonstrations by Coquille tribal members. the region. The 41-mile route showcases some
American legend
A traditional salmon-bake dinner, with fresh salmon great scenery, from the busy ports of Coos Bay and of Ewauna, an
prepared in the time-honored Coquille open-pit Charleston to rocky Pacific headlands, the Cape adventurous
manner, is the highlight of the weekend. Neighboring Arago Lighthouse, and the formal gardens and young girl who
tribes from throughout Oregon join in this celebration Pacific grandeur of Shore Acres State Park. Along wandered too
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to share the values, traditions and culture of Native the way, take time to check out area museums like the far out into
American peoples. As the Coquille teach their Coos History Museum, where you can learn more the sea.
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about Coquille tribal heritage, and enjoy clustered under the Tribal One name,
a stroll along uncrowded sandy beaches. a growing presence in construction,
The tribe looks forward to sharing the communications technology and archi-
region’s natural beauty and friendliness tecture across America.
with you.
RESTORING SALMON RUNS
TRIBAL BUSINESSES Since 2021 the Coquille Indian Tribe
From its base in Coos County, the Coquille has campaigned for revitalization of
Indian Tribe extends its economic impact the Coquille River fall chinook salmon
across a broad geographic area. Its run. Collaborating with the Oregon
enterprises support the tribe’s education, Department of Fish and Wildlife as well
health care and elder care programs, as many community partners, the tribe
and also express the tribe’s commitment has worked to remove invasive predators,
to community-wide prosperity. Tribal enhance salmon-hatchery production
ventures include: the Ko-Kwel Wellness and encourage habitat restoration.
Center in Eugene, offering health care The tribe’s goal is to restore a salmon
to thousands of underserved American population that can sustain recreational,
Indian and Alaska Natives living in the subsistence and ceremonial fisheries for
Willamette Valley; hospitality, recreation tribal members and their neighbors.
and other commercial development in Like the tribe’s business ventures, its
Medford; and several Coquille companies stewardship of natural resources adheres
to the potlatch principle of benefiting
tribal members and the surrounding
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Cow Creek Band of
Coos Bay Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Medford
Cow Creek Band of

Umpqua Tribe of Indians
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians has a proud history in Southern Oregon, with an
ancestral territory that spanned from the Umpqua and Rogue river drainages to the north and south, and the
Cascade and coastal mountain ranges to the east and west. Cow Creek Umpqua people were traditionally
seasonal people. They spent summers in the mountains and winters in the valleys, gathering fish and lamprey,
hunting wild game, and storing berries and other vegetation. Since time immemorial, they have experienced a
deep connection with the land, water and bountiful natural resources that unite them and their homeland.
In an 1853 treaty with the United States, the tribe relinquished rights to its homeland in exchange for a sum
of $12,000 plus clothes, supplies, farming provisions and a small reservation at the base of Table Rock near
Medford. That treaty was abandoned three years later after war ravaged regional tribes. Many tribal members
were moved to the reservations of the Grand Ronde, or elsewhere across the Pacific Northwest.
After decades of tireless dedication and support from tribal members and the greater community, the tribe’s
commitment to organize and be represented was finally fulfilled in 1982, when the U.S. government formally
recognized the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Its people finally had a voice and its culture
began to heal.
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT

Surrounded by rivers, mountains, forests and wild- midway between the top destinations of Crater Lake
life that sustain the spirits of its people, the Cow and the famous Oregon Coast. The nearby Umpqua
Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians has estab- National Forest is filled with opportunities for
lished several successful enterprises in and around hiking, mountain biking, camping and fishing. Fly-
Roseburg and Canyonville. fishermen from all over the world come to the North
These beautiful landscapes and the tribe’s Umpqua River in hopes of landing steelhead. Hikers
renowned hospitality attract travelers from all over and mountain bikers take on the North Umpqua
the world to Seven Feathers Casino Resort. Year Trail, an epic 69-mile route that threads along the
after year, guests name Seven Feathers as one of river’s banks and high bluffs. The Rogue-Umpqua
their favorite gaming and hotel destinations. The Las Scenic Byway also rambles along the river, a
Vegas-style casino is a leader in attracting big-name drive aptly nicknamed the Highway of Waterfalls.
musical, comedy and other entertainment acts. The Throughout the region, up-and-coming Umpqua
K-Bar Steak House is a visitor favorite, featuring Valley wineries beckon visitors to their tasting
game raised on tribal lands and vegetables grown rooms to sample pinot noir and other varietals. At
in the Tuú Yap’a Xumá (“Good People Food”) tribal Wildlife Safari, visitors get thrilling up-close views
garden. The River Rock Spa offers luxurious treat- of roaming elephants, lions and cheetahs from the
WATSON FALLS
ments and relaxation areas to restore body, mind and comfort and safety of their vehicles.
spirit. The tribe welcomes those adventuring by RV One of the
to its Seven Feathers RV Resort, a top-rated Good many water-
TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS THROUGH
falls along
Sam resort located right across the street from the THE SEASONS the Rogue-
casino and hotel. South Umpqua Falls is central to the Cow Creek Umpqua Scenic
Umpqua people as a vital resource of traditional foods Byway, aptly
NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS like salmon and Pacific lamprey. Fish runs were once nicknamed the
Seven Feathers is set among mountains and a stun- said to be so abundant that the fish were stacked upon Highway of
GREG VAUGHN
ning world of forests, wildlife and natural wonder, each other as they headed over the falls, allowing people Waterfalls
to easily catch them with spears. Cow BRINGING BACK TAKELMA
Creek Umpqua people still rely on the area Cow Creek Umpqua tribal ancestors spoke
around the falls as their ancestors did to a regional language called Takelma. Until
fish, hunt deer and birds, and gather berries recently, it was nearly lost: Only a few
and other foods in preparation for winter. tribal members could still speak Takelma,
A remote meadow, now a Forest passed down by their family members or
Service campground, serves as the sacred learned from phrases and prayers spoken
grounds for the Cow Creek Tribal at ceremonies. As a way to strengthen tribal
Pow Wow each July. Here Cow Creek culture, the Cow Creek Umpqua tribal gov-
Umpqua people gather to socialize, ernment established a Takelma language
swim in the falls, and participate in team. The team facilitates language lessons
games, racing, dancing and drumming. with tribal members and employees, and
In honor of their ancestors who picked has developed an online Takelma dic-
huckleberries in preparation for winter, tionary complete with audio recordings.
tribal members gather toward the end of The tribe is also weaving Takelma
summer in a remote forest area to harvest language back into Cow Creek Umpqua
huckleberries and weave berry baskets. tribal businesses. Conference rooms,
Elders described the huckleberry patch for example, are named with Takelma
as “a place of quiet communion with words — Húulk (cougar), Ts’aì’s (blue jay)
nature and the Great Spirit.” Today it is and Wìli-kwalá (village). A Native-owned
recognized as a federal special-interest coffee business even takes its name from
area and sacred cultural landmark of the the language; the Takelma Roasting
Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe. Company creates unique blends of whole-
Historically, when the seasons changed bean roasted coffee served to guests at
and the weather turned cold, generations Seven Feathers Casino Resort and other
of tribal families moved down from the tribal enterprises. The Takelma Roasting
mountains and into valley plank houses, Company Cafe at Seven Feathers Casino
called wìli in the Cow Creek Umpqua Resort displays Native words right on the
ancestral language of Takelma. Visitors cafe tables, such as kelám (river), sówm
can view a replica of a traditional Cow (mountain) and altúu (beautiful).
Creek Umpqua plank house at the South
Umpqua Historical Society Pioneer- CARING FOR THE LAND
Indian Museum in Canyonville, where AND WATER
it is on display with traditional Native The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe is com-
tools and beadwork. mitted to ecological preservation and
conservation efforts in Southern Oregon.
From top: Takelma Roasting Company; It employs a dedicated team of biologists,
Cow Creek Tribal Pow Wow; South forestry experts, wildlife specialists and
Umpqua Falls water conservationists who are constantly
mindful of protecting the environment’s
delicate balance.
Conservation and restoration of the Cow
Creek watershed has been a priority for
the tribe’s Natural Resources Department.
FROM TOP: COURTESY OF TAKELMA ROASTING; RILEY RICE; LANESSA PIERCE

West Fork Cow Creek holds special envi-
ronmental value in the region, identified as
critical habitat for coho salmon. The creek
is also home to steelhead, other species of
trout and Pacific lamprey. The Cow Creek
Umpqua Tribe has worked with multiple
agencies and other stakeholders for years
to rehabilitate the natural spawning
grounds for native fish.
The tribe asks that all visitors to the
beautiful tribal lands in Oregon take into
consideration the generations of people
and animals who have called the area
home. Please treat the land with respect
and properly dispose of waste.
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Klamath Tribes
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The Klamath Tribes

The largest freshwater lake in Oregon, Upper Klamath Lake is the heart of the Klamath Basin — and the soul
of the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin-Paiute people who have lived here since ancient times. Together they
make up the Klamath Tribes, whose ancestral lands encompass a breathtakingly beautiful and diverse land-
scape of forest, grassland, mountains and waterways across (and beyond) what is today Southern Oregon.
For hundreds of generations, the tribes of the Klamath thrived in this rich land east of the Cascades. They
fished its lakes and rivers, hunted in its forests and marshes, and survived the lean winter months on their
prudent reserves from the abundant seasons.
The self-sufficiency of the Klamath Tribes endures today, even in the face of broken treaties, the loss of tribal
lands, the brutal Modoc War and ongoing battles to maintain their water rights. The Klamath Tribes Aquatics
staff is working to heal waterways and restore sustainable fisheries. The Klamath Tribes Cultural and Heritage
Department teaches tribal language, hosts tribal ceremonies, runs a Culture Camp for tribal youth, and is
designing a tribal museum and interpretive center. The tribal-owned KLA-MO-YA Casino, Sleep Inn & Suites
and Crater Lake Junction Travel Center in Chiloquin create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
With a traditional greeting of Waq’li’si, the Klamath Tribes welcome you to their homeland. As you marvel
at bird-filled skies and shimmering lakes, take a moment to appreciate how these and so many other special
places are an integral part of the Klamath people. Respecting the land and the water also respects those who
came before and hold these places sacred.
SAVING THE C’WAAM AND KOPTU

Upper Klamath Lake has forever been fundamental of wetlands to provide habitat for young fish along
to the ceremonial practices and first foods of the the southeast shore of Klamath Lake, and are raising
Klamath Tribes. Utmost in importance are two of its hundreds of c’waam in the Klamath Tribal Aquatics
fish species, the c’waam and koptu, that live in this Center. The tribe continues to fight for the water rights
lake and nowhere else in the world. Because they guaranteed in the Treaty of 1864. And tribal mem-
spawn in late winter, the arrival of the fish from the bers continue to gather on the banks of the Sprague
lake to the rivers had always provided an essential, River in March, drumming and praying for their sacred
protein-rich food source when the people needed it fish in the annual Return of the C’waam Ceremony.
most. For that reason, the cultural, spiritual and eco- The 2021 PBS documentary Killing the Klamath
nomic health of the Klamath Tribes is inextricably details the damage done and the efforts of the Klamath
linked to the health of the sacred c’waam and koptu. Tribes to restore a sustainable c’waam and koptu fishery
GIIWAS
Yet in the early 1900s, the federal Bureau of and their full treaty rights. Visitors can contribute to (CRATER LAKE)
Reclamation embarked on a massive infrastructure their work with a donation through the Ambo Fund.
Tribal ances-
project on Klamath Lake. In a blatant breach of tribal tors witnessed
treaties, it dammed, diked and drained the lake for TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS a sudden,
agriculture. In due time, irresponsible water man- A highlight of the Klamath tribal calendar is the violent volcanic
agement and agricultural runoff led to pollution, toxic annual Restoration Celebration. Held the fourth explosion, which
algae blooms, low water levels and high water temper- weekend of August, it marks the anniversary of the collapsed the
atures. The effect was devastating to c’waam and koptu Congressional act that reinstated federal recognition of summit of
Moyaina (Mt.
populations. Once numbering in the tens of millions the Klamath Tribes. The three-day event in Chiloquin
Mazama) and
throughout the Upper Klamath River drainage, today includes a parade, a youth rodeo, food and craft ven-
left behind an
fewer than 45,000 fish exist, in isolated spawning dors, and a large competition powwow with dancers immense crater
populations and near the end of their life spans. from many tribal nations. The public is invited to that eventually
The Klamath Tribes are taking several steps in an attend this colorful and festive weekend. filled with
attempt to bring the fish back from the brink of extinc- In October tribal members participate in the snowmelt and
PAUL WILSON
tion. Tribal fisheries biologists are restoring 40 acres Modoc Ancestral Run, a relay route through tribal rainwater.
lands that varies from year to year and juniper-branch staff with hawk feathers Spring through fall offers nearly end-
often measures more than 100 miles. that represent Modoc war heroes. less opportunities for camping, hiking,
Rich with tradition and symbolism, it fishing, golfing, mountain biking and
honors the Modoc warriors who fought NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS horseback riding. Collier Memorial
for their homeland, and celebrates tribal Averaging more than 300 days of sunshine State Park is one of many spots to enjoy
members’ connections to the lands from per year, the climate of the Klamath the area’s rivers. Spring Creek gushes
which their elders were forced during region is ideal for outdoor activities in forth from a nearby spring and flows
the Indian Wars. The run is not a par- every season. As you enjoy the region, through the park, where it converges with
ticipatory public event, although the remember that these traditional lands the Williamson River, known for its fine
public may see participants as they run and waterways are sacred to the Klamath trout fishing. An equestrian trail in the
along area roads and trails, carrying a people. Please do your part to keep them park’s horse camp leads to plentiful riding
pristine. Walk softly, carry out what you in the adjacent Fremont-Winema
carry in, and conserve water and other National Forest.
natural resources. Come winter, the Klamath Basin trans-
Birding is impressive year-round but forms into one of Southern Oregon’s top
especially in early spring, when more than skiing and snowmobiling destinations.
1 million birds descend on the Klamath The Walter Haring Sno-Park near
Basin. As it’s a key resting spot during Chemult and the Great Meadows Sno-
their migration along the Pacific Flyway, Park west of Klamath Falls on OR-140
more than 350 species have been tallied offer hundreds of miles of groomed trails
in area lakes and marshes. Enhance your for skis and snow machines.
birding experience at the Winter Wings
Festival in February, which hosts a THE GATEWAY TO SPECTACULAR
variety of field trips and workshops. CRATER LAKE
You can’t help but feel the power of
Giiwas (Crater Lake), a place of deep
From top: Klamath Restoration
spiritual significance to the Klamath
Celebration; tribal members gathering
first foods on the Klamath Marsh Tribes. Oral histories recount how tribal
ancestors witnessed a sudden, violent
volcanic explosion, which collapsed
the summit of Moyaina (Mt. Mazama)
and left behind an immense crater that
eventually filled with snowmelt and
rainwater. Remarkable for its clarity and
its astounding, brilliant hue, crystalline
Crater Lake descends to a depth of 1,949
feet, the deepest lake in the United States
and one of the deepest in the world.
Gazing down from the rim at Crater
Lake National Park, visitors today are
encouraged to share in the millennia-old
tradition of respect and gratitude. The
southern park entrance is 40 miles north
of Chiloquin.
TRIBAL HISTORY IN VIDEO

AND AUDIO
FROM TOP: COURTESY OF THE KLAMATH TRIBES; PAUL WILSON
Enhance your visit by learning more

about the Klamath Tribes’ history in a
series of videos produced by the tribe:
“Truth, Reckoning & Healing,” “We’re
Still Here” and “Heal the Land, Heal
the People.” It’s free to download “The
Modoc War: A Homeland Lost,” an
audio tour that guides you to historic
sites through riveting narration by
Cheewa James, the great-granddaughter
of Modoc warrior Chkeitko.
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Burns Paiute Tribe
Burns Paiute Tribe

The Burns Paiute Tribe are Northern Paiute people, culturally related to all the other Indigenous people
of the Great Basin, a region that spans what is today Eastern Oregon, Nevada, Western Utah and parts of
California. The Burns Paiute were created here and have lived in the high desert since time immemorial.
Current archaeological evidence in the Northern Great Basin points to a tribal history spanning more than
750 generations, which is in keeping with the tribe’s own understanding of its origins and homelands.
Northern Paiute oral history speaks to a time of ice and water before land was present. As land emerged, Paiute
people lived in balance with the four-legged, winged and other creatures who are indigenous to this place. Tribal
members today follow unwritten sacred laws for living and protecting families, their ancestors and the ecosys-
tem through their cultural practices and heritage. Its primary values are reciprocity and balance.
LIVING IN COOPERATION WITH THE LAND

The Harney Basin of Eastern Oregon is the center of round-robin lacrosse tournament runs concurrently on
the 5,250-square-mile homeland of the Burns Paiute Saturday and Sunday. All events are open to the public,
Tribe. Burns Paiute people have a familial relation- a way for the tribe to preserve and share its culture with
ship with their lands. Tribal members primarily the broader community.
descend from the Wadatika band of Paiute Indians,
although the tribe’s membership also includes NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
descendants from other Paiute bands from Oregon Burns Paiute country is the wide-open West, where
and beyond. Northern Paiute bands are often named horizons seem to stretch on forever. This broad
in association with something abundant in their landscape is punctuated with dramatic natural
home basin; the Wadatika of Harney Basin take features like Steens Mountain, a 30-mile-long fault
their name from the wada, or seepweed, seeds they block that rises thousands of feet from the desert
collected near the shores of Malheur Lake each fall. floor, and the Alvord Desert, a vast playa, or dry
Families traveled in what anthropologists call a lake bed. Throughout the region, visitors can explore
seasonal round: They wintered near the lake, then thermal springs, hiking trails, rock-rimmed rivers,
spent spring through fall frequenting well-traveled and wildlife that includes sage grouse, pronghorn,
routes to seasonal homes where a variety of foods and bighorn sheep and wild horses. The 59-mile Steens
fibers were plentiful. Upland elevations in the forests Loop Tour Route gives a good overview of the vast
have always provided summertime respite from and varied region. Just south of Burns, Malheur
the heat. In late fall, families would again return to National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 187,000 acres
the basin to prepare for the long high-desert winter. rich with riparian meadows, lakes and wetlands — MALHEUR
Knowing when and where to find animals, plants and a true oasis for thousands upon thousands of NATIONAL WILD-
other valuable cultural items was as key to survival migrating birds. LIFE REFUGE
and security for Burns Paiute people then as it is today. Between the communities of Hines and Burns, the Excavations
Burns Paiute Tribe owns and operates the Old Camp show the Native
TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS RV Park near the original Burns Paiute Reservation. people who
A traditional celebration and sports tournament come Although convenient to U.S. Route 20, it’s far enough lived here
harvested
together in August, when the tribe hosts its annual off the highway that guests can experience the calm
waterfowl,
Burns Paiute Powwow and Lacrosse Tournament and quiet of the high desert. All sites are big-rig-
rabbits, fish
at the Harney County Fairgrounds in Burns. It includes friendly pull-throughs, with 30- to 50-amp full and large game
a variety of dance competitions for different age groups hookups. Bathrooms with showers, Wi-Fi, electricity, animals, as
and dance categories, along with a drum contest, arts water and sewer are all included in daily, weekly and well as grass
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and crafts vendors, and a community dinner. The monthly rates. seeds and
roots.
TUKWAHONE’ CULTURE & for people and the deer. The Burns Paiute
HERITAGE CENTER Tribe is working to address vehicle-
A cultural center and venue for tribal wildlife collisions along a particularly
businesses is coming to downtown Burns. hazardous stretch of U.S. Route 20
The Burns Paiute Tribe, in partnership through Malheur Canyon. The tribe’s
with the Burns Paiute Foundation, is Natural Resources Department has
raising funds to renovate a 7,500-square- collared mule deer to track their activity
foot commercial building located on and is partnering with state and federal
Main Street. The Tukwahone’ Culture organizations to share data and find
& Heritage Center will showcase the solutions.
history of the tribe through exhibits and The solutions may include retrofitting
photos. It also will provide a high-visibility existing structures like bridges and
location for tribal artisans to sell their culverts, adding strategically placed
works and commercial space for tribal fencing, and creating animal-detection
members to grow small businesses. Not systems and new wildlife passages. While
only will tribal members benefit from the designing and implementing these mea-
center, Tukwahone’ will create another sures can cost millions of dollars (some of
destination for visitors and an economic which may come from federal funding),
boost for Harney County. the cost for doing nothing is high. Mule
deer populations are in decline, and
PROTECTING PEOPLE AND vehicle collisions result in thousands
WILDLIFE ON THE ROADS of human injuries across Oregon each
Mule deer range across Eastern Oregon, year. Successful wildlife-passage projects
and their movement often takes them in other parts of the state have reduced
across busy roads — obviously dangerous vehicle-wildlife collisions as much as 86%.
From top: Steens Mountain;

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FROM TOP: GREG VAUGHN; COURTESY OF BURNS PAIUTE TRIBE
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Confederated Tribes
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Indian Reservation
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Confederated Tribes of the

Umatilla Indian Reservation
Generous in spirit and nature, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes were documented in the Lewis and
Clark journals to have greeted and assisted the travelers as they passed through on their way west. Some 40 years
later, the Oregon Trail cut through the heart of the tribes’ homelands, which stretched from the pine- and fir-
forested Blue Mountains west to the Columbia River lowlands, and north beyond Washington’s Walla Walla Valley.
The Walla Walla and Umatilla are river peoples who lived along the Yakama, Umatilla and Walla Walla rivers
and their confluences with the Columbia. The Cayuse lived along upper tributary valleys and in the Blue
Mountains. They were known far and wide for their equestrian skills and for selectively breeding large herds
of Cayuse horses — a stout, swift and agile breed well suited for the steep and rocky terrain. All three tribes
moved in a seasonal cycle from sheltered winter villages to fishing sites to hunting, celebration and trading
camps, sustained primarily by salmon, roots, berries, deer and elk.
In 1855 the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes entered into a treaty with the U.S. government that ceded
6.4 million acres for a Umatilla Reservation that was less than half the 800 square miles promised. Later federal
legislation further reduced the reservation to its current 172,000 acres located east and southeast of Pendleton.
In the Treaty of 1855, the tribes reserved perpetual off-reservation rights to fish at their usual and accustomed
sites; to trap, hunt and gather foods and medicines; and to pasture livestock on open and unclaimed lands.
Today the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is a thriving community.
Its state-of-the-art tribal government headquarters provide police, fire, health, educational and environmental
services. It has a newspaper and radio station, public transportation, and a business park. Locals and visitors
alike enjoy a variety of tribal enterprises like the Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Tamástslikt Cultural
Institute, Arrowhead Travel Plaza and Mission Market.
CENTERS OF TRIBAL CULTURE

A visit to the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute near At the nearby Crow’s Shadow Institute of
Pendleton connects the rich and storied history of the the Arts, work by local artists and students of the
Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes to the present Nixya’awii Community School line the gallery walls.
day. Tamástslikt (“interpret” in the Walla Walla Founded in 1992, the fine-print studio has prints for
language) is the only museum on the Oregon Trail sale, artist talks and receptions, printmaking retreats,
that tells the story of western expansionism from a and workshops.
tribal point of view. The 45,000-square-foot museum
creatively integrates artifacts, artwork, photography, TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS
video and interactive multimedia. Exhibits explore The first weekend in July marks the Wildhorse
traditional culture and spotlight current tribal Pow Wow, one of the largest powwows in the state.
initiatives such as the restoration of river mussels. Drumming and singing groups travel from all over
COURTESY OF WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO
WILDHORSE
In the “We Will Be” exhibit, dreams and future the nation for the three-day event, along with visiting RESORT & CASINO
aspirations come to life as the tribes assert: Cháwna artisans showcasing everything from intricate bead-
In addition to the
mun na’ámta — we will never fade. work and baskets to clothing and jewelry. More than
casino, the resort
The on-site Kinship Café offers a variety of 300 dancers in colorful handmade regalia participate also has a golf
Native-inspired foods and popular huckleberry pastries. in a variety of vibrant dance competitions. course, a bowling
The expansive museum store sells American Indian On Labor Day weekend, Tamástslikt Cultural center, an arcade
arts and crafts, books, music, apparel, and exclusive Institute hosts the annual Kidz Pow Wow, where and a movie
designs of Pendleton Woolen Mill blankets. children 12 and under dance for prizes and play theater.
traditional games. Tribal and nontribal NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS rodeos — captivates visitors with bull
families are welcome to participate, and There’s a world of natural wonders to riding, barrel racing, Indian relay races,
no regalia is required. explore in this sliver of Eastern Oregon. parades, concerts and the Happy Canyon
Many ceremonies that honor first Anglers will want to visit Indian Lake, Night Show, Oregon’s Official State
foods bring families together throughout a pristine 80-acre mountain lake on tribal Outdoor Pageant and Wild West Show.
the year. One of those, the annual Root land that’s stocked with rainbow trout; it
Feast in April, is open to the public. also features 42 campsites and a picnic FIRST FOODS
Tribespeople gather to celebrate first area with barbecues. Hikers can explore The tribes continue to hold strong to
foods at their peak, including pyaxí trails that meander through fragrant their distinct cultural identity through
(bitterroot) and xáwš (cous). Another juniper, sagebrush, spruce and ponderosa gathering traditional foods, treading
important ceremony is the First Salmon pines in the North Fork Umatilla along some of the same paths used by
Feast. Traditionally, every fishing season Wilderness. Emigrant Springs State their ancestors to find food for their
begins with a ceremonial harvest for Heritage Area offers tent sites and families and honor their rich heritage.
fishers to catch salmon for use in these cabins tucked into old-growth forest. The CTUIR’s Department of Natural
ceremonies. The timing of these feasts Wildhorse Resort & Casino draws Resources has adopted a comprehensive
matches the arrival of the salmon to each both birders and golfers to its nationally plan to save the first foods — salmon,
longhouse, and then the feasts move recognized championship golf course. wild game, roots, berries and clear,
upriver with the fish. Modeled after traditional Scottish-style pure water — to preserve a fundamental
links with deep bunkers and fine fescue element of tribal culture that predates
From top: Tribal artist display at grass, the course ripples around several the arrival of white immigrants.
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute; ponds and marshes that attract abundant With regional partners, the tribes are
herd of elk crossing birdlife, including the yellow-headed studying the availability of edible foods in
blackbird and ruddy duck. their territory, assessing risk and resil-
Head to the Old West-style town of ience in climate adaptation plans. They’re
Pendleton to embark on a self-guided tour assessing the impact of rising cougar
with stops at local hatmakers, brewers numbers on deer and elk populations, and
and distillers. Be sure to include a stop at examining how the reservation’s cattle
the Hamley Western Store & Saddle and wild mustangs impact plant growth
Shop, which has operated from this loca- and vitality. Under scrutiny, too, is the
tion along the Oregon Trail since 1905 proliferation of wind turbines, which can
(and is now owned by the Confederated disrupt places where edible roots grow,
Tribes of the Umatilla), and the iconic damage winter range for wildlife and
Pendleton Woolen Mill, founded six bring a maze of service roads. CTUIR’s
generations ago in 1863. Many of the first-foods management plan offers a
mill’s patterns were inspired by the tribes recommended approach for all resource
of Northeastern Oregon. Join Pendleton managers responsible for water, water
Underground Tours to learn about quality, fish, wildlife and their habitats.
the life of Chinese immigrants in this
region and the underground economy of
KEEPING NATIVE LANGUAGE ALIVE
the 1900s boomtown. In September the
Native language reflects concepts that
Pendleton Round-Up — one of
can’t be expressed any other way. Since
the world’s largest and most legendary
COURTESY OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION (2)

1996 the Umatilla confederacy has
been teaching the Umatilla language to
tribal youths and adults. The Umatilla
Dictionary, published in 2014, includes
grammar and comparative information
that place the Umatilla language in its
linguistic and historical contexts, and
compiles all of the language’s known
words, phrases and constructions. In
2021 the CTUIR launched a Umatilla
Language Online Dictionary, making
the language accessible to anyone in the
world with an internet connection. The
dictionary is an important work for people
of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation, and adds to the
growing body of linguistic work by tribes
and scholars on endangered languages.
WELCOME Kwałámataš wiyánawi
We invite you to visit the home of the Cayuse, Umatilla and

Walla Walla Tribes. For thousands of years, our homelands
have stretched out from the base of the Blue Mountains
outside of Pendleton. Today, you can still experience our
Tribes’ warm hospitality at Wildhorse Resort & Casino,
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, Indian Lake Campground, and
other local businesses. Whether you are here to play or
here to learn about our Tribes’ history and culture, we look
forward to welcoming you to our home.
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Wildhorse is your premier resort destination Indian Reservation are now the proud
in Eastern Oregon. Offering true Vegas- owners of America’s oldest western store
style gaming in our 24-hour casino, a located in downtown Pendleton. Since
hotel with 300 spacious rooms and RV
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute 1905 Hamley & Co. has been a legendary
Experience the storied past, rich present, and bright purveyor of hand-crafted saddles, horse
park, two championship golf courses and
future of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Tribes. tack, leather goods, western apparel and
delicious dining. The Family FunPlex offers
The world class exhibits feature artifacts, photography, accessories. Today, you’ll find hats, boots,
entertainment for the whole family to enjoy Native American jewelry, gifts, art, and
video, and interactive multi-media displays. Enjoy a
including 24-lane bowling center, arcade and Native-inspired lunch menu at Kinship Café and shop at premium products that capture the style
cineplex. Stay for a day or play for the week! the Museum Store. Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. and spirit of the Old West.
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04347.TT.06.22
Madras
Confederated
Tribes of
Warm Springs
Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs
The Warm Springs Reservation sits among the iconic landmarks of Mt. Hood to the north, Mt. Jefferson to the
south and the Deschutes River to the east. The 644,000-acre reservation is home to three Native American
tribes: Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute.
The cultures of the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute peoples have shaped the distinct lands they inhabit.
Both the Wasco and Warm Springs Tribes are river people. The Wasco Tribe and Warm Springs Tribe
originated from the Columbia River, near present-day The Dalles and Hood River. The original name of the
Columbia River by the Chinook-speaking Wasco Tribe was Wimahl. The Sahaptian speakers of Warm Springs
referred to the river as Nch’i-Wàna, meaning “Great River.”
As original inhabitants of Southeastern Oregon and its desert landscape, the Paiute Tribe historically
practiced a more nomadic lifestyle to acquire game and other food that varied by the season. The members of
the Paiute Tribe who came to settle on the Warm Springs Reservation make up a small band of the much larger
Paiute Tribe farther east and south; some of their descendants are members of today’s Burns Paiute Tribe in
Eastern Oregon.
Since resettling to the Warm Springs Reservation and forming the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs,
tribal members have established homes, businesses and a variety of visitor amenities here among the ponderosa
pines and dramatic, rocky river canyons of the high desert.
WARM SPRINGS, GATEWAY TO THE The Warm Springs Tribes are pleased to announce
HIGH DESERT the return of popular Kah-Nee-Ta Village in 2023.
On OR-26 along the serene Deschutes River, the Guests will enjoy improvements like new mineral
community of Warm Springs welcomes visitors with hot-spring soaking locations in the main pool area
several tribal-owned attractions and local businesses. and smaller hot-spring soaking tubs around the
The Museum at Warm Springs is a great place to property, along with all the other resort amenities
start. Life-size traditional dwellings, multi-media that have drawn visitors for more than 50 years.
presentations and a rotating selection of exhibits Kah-Nee-Ta Village accommodations include a
bring to life the culture of the Wasco, Warm Springs 30-room motel, 20 traditional tipis and 51 RV sites.
and Paiute. The Smithsonian Institution has lauded The Deschutes River is a key draw, widely
its collection of family heirlooms, trade items and acclaimed for its rainbow trout and steelhead fishing.
ceremonial artifacts as one of the most complete Littleleaf Guide Service is the only outfitter to
owned by a North American Indian tribe. Its galleries offer trips on the “Native side” of the river. With
also display historic photographs from the museum’s access by drift boat or four-wheel-drive across
vast archive and fine art from Warm Springs and reservation land, guests enjoy the solitude of 39 miles
other Native artists. More fine art is available at the of blue-ribbon waters.
museum’s gift shop, along with an excellent selection
of books, photographs, jewelry, posters and prints, NEARBY VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
and a variety of souvenirs. Residents and visitors enjoy numerous opportunities DESCHUTES RIVER
Right across the highway, the Indian Head for recreation in the Warm Springs region, a rugged, The Deschutes
Casino hosts a variety of slots, table games and rocky landscape bathed in sunshine and sage. About River is a popular
tournaments, all-day dining at the Cottonwood 25 miles north of Bend, Smith Rock State Park is spot for fishing
JUSTIN BAILIE
Restaurant and late-night fare at the Tule Grill. renowned among rock climbers and also offers hiking, and rafting.
G U I D E TO O R EG O N I N D I A N CO U N T RY 4 5
trail running, biking, rock climbing, TRIBAL CELEBRATIONS Columbia rivers. On the Columbia, look
slacklining and horseback riding. The The tribal people of Warm Springs for platforms downstream from the John
nearby communities of Bend, Sisters, proudly continue the cultural practices, Day Dam in Rufus and around the Bridge
Redmond and Madras offer memorable traditions and language passed on to them of the Gods in Cascade Locks. Some
experiences for enjoying local breweries, by their ancestors. Fishing practices, tribal of the fish caught by tribal members is
shops, spas, scenic drives, skiing, camping songs, artisanship, annual celebrations, sold fresh right in Cascade Locks at the
and more. and a spirit of pride and resilience carry on Brigham Fish Market.
Fishing permits are available to the among tribal members.
public for certain areas on the Warm The First Salmon Feast is an impor- WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND
Springs Reservation such as High Lakes, tant tribal tradition for the people of THE CHÚUSH FUND
Lake Simtustus and the Metolius arm of Warm Springs that takes place annually The Warm Springs Reservation continues
Lake Billy Chinook. Purchasing a fishing around mid-April, based on when the to make improvements to its water
permit in specific areas also allows the first spring salmon start running. This infrastructure so that tribal residents
public to use designated campgrounds ceremonial event in Celilo Village, along are able to sustain their community
like Dry Creek Campground near the the Columbia River east of The Dalles, and thrive. Now in their fourth year of a
Deschutes River. Enjoy the stunning honors the arrival and return of salmon water emergency, the residents of Warm
landscape, the rushing sounds of the river to the Columbia. Members from the Springs have been dealing with periods
and a quiet getaway by visiting these Warm Springs Reservation, as well as of inconsistent access to clean water due
historically sacred grounds in the spring the Yakama and other tribes from the to a series of pressure breaks in key com-
or summer. Columbia River Basin, gather in the Celilo munity water lines. The Oregon-based
On the Lower Deschutes River, Longhouse to take part in harvesting, nonprofit Chúush Fund accepts contri-
anglers can cast for trout and steel- baking and honoring the salmon in order butions that will directly assist with the
head along a 6-mile stretch of the east to mark the start of the fishing season. water crisis on the reservation. Money
bank without a tribal permit from April The Native tribes from the Columbia raised helps with filtering water, laying
through October. Farther downstream, River have coexisted in this region for down new pipes and potentially building
the Deschutes grows wide and rambunc- centuries. The First Salmon Feast along a water-treatment facility.
tious and is a favorite destination for with traditional salmon bakes provide an
whitewater rafting. Several outfitters opportunity for these groups to sustain
A NEW COMMUNITY
run day trips out of Maupin. their long-standing relationships with
GATHERING PLACE
one another, and are remarkable oppor-
Tribal artists and businesses will
Salmon bake tunities for the public to experience an
soon have a new home, thanks to the
age-old tradition.
Commissary Business Incubator Project.
The importance of fishing and suste-
The project transforms the Warm Springs
nance from the area’s rivers — the
Commissary, a 126-year-old structure
Columbia and the Deschutes — continue
that was originally a food-distribution
for the Confederated Tribes of Warm
center for the reservation, into a net-
Springs today. Tribal members today
zero-energy building that will function
practice food sovereignty, the right of
as a retail, business and educational
Indigenous groups to produce traditional
venue. The Warm Springs Community
foods on their own lands. Along with other
Action Team and community members
Native groups, the Confederated Tribes of
have begun a multiyear project to relocate,
Warm Springs are part of the Columbia
renovate and reimagine the Commissary
River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission,
with spaces for small businesses such
working to increase the declining popula-
as the Painted Pony coffee shop and the
tion of salmon, sturgeon and lamprey.
Tananáwit community of Warm Springs
Younger generations from the Warm
artists. A commercial kitchen and vendor
Springs Reservation continue to learn and
area will allow community business
COURTESY OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF WARM SPRINGS
practice the traditional fishing methods

owners to take part in self-sustaining
handed down from older generations. Dip
food practices, including packing and
nets — long poles with nets attached —
selling highly sought-after fish from
are still used today to fish from high
the Columbia River. The Commissary
platforms over the river. A more modern
plans to host food carts and Saturday
technique, set nets, involves lowering
markets for community members and
a large net into the water for several
the public, and an outdoor pavilion will
hours or overnight and then pulling fish
provide space for cultural performances
into a boat. Platform use is available to
and educational activities. Look for the
tribal members only, but the public can
Commissary in its new location near
view tribal fishers using platforms in a
the intersection of US-26 and the Kah-
few locations along the Deschutes and
Nee-Ta highway.
THE MUSEUM AT WARM SPRINGS
2189 HWY 26, WARM SPRINGS, OREGON
OPEN TUESDAY - SATURDAY - 9 AM TO 5 PM
CLOSED THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S DAY
MUSEUMATWARMSPRINGS.ORG
Events
Enhance your visit to Indian Country at any of these annual family-friendly events. All are open to the public
and are alcohol-, drug- and smoke-free. Check websites for dates and other details.
JANUARY MARCH JUNE

PEACE HIKE WILDHORSE ANNIVERSARY DELTA PARK POWWOW AND
Yachats FIREWORKS ENCAMPMENT
In remembrance of their ancestors Umatilla Indian Reservation Portland
forced off their homelands, members Wildhorse Resort & Casino celebrates An annual tradition for more than 50 years,
COURTESY OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION

of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, its anniversary each March with the Native and non-Native participants and
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians region’s grandest pyrotechnics show. spectators from the Pacific Northwest
hike Amanda’s Trail. All are welcome Impressive air and ground displays gather for a weekend of intertribal
to join this commemoration of healing. highlight this free event at the resort dancing, cultural exhibitions, and art,
CTCLUSI.org 6 miles east of Pendleton. craft and food vendors.
WildhorseResort.com TravelPortland.com
FEBRUARY
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY APRIL PI-UME-SHA
CELEBRATION POWWOW ROOT FEAST CELEBRATION WEEKEND
Simnasho Umatilla Indian Reservation Warm Springs
Drumming, dancing, singing and The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Celebrating the 1855 signing of its
traditional regalia highlight this small Indian Reservation hosts a feast of treaty, the Confederated Tribes of Warm
midwinter powwow at the Simnasho traditional springtime first foods like Springs host a parade, rodeo, fun run,
Longhouse on the Confederated pyaxí (bitterroot) and xáwš (cous) at the powwow and more at their Pi-Ume-Sha
Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation. Umatilla Longhouse. grounds near the Community Center.
WarmSprings-NSN.gov CTUIR.org WarmSprings-NSN.gov
JULY AUGUST KLAMATH TRIBES
RESTORATION CELEBRATION
COW CREEK UMPQUA NESIKA ILLAHEE POW-WOW
Chiloquin
TRIBAL POW WOW Siletz
Tiller A three-day celebration marks the
In the heart of the Siletz Reservation,
restoration of federal recognition and
The tribe welcomes drummers, dancers, Government Hill comes alive with
tribal rights of the Klamath, Modoc and
singers and traditional craftspeople to its dancing, drumming and singing the
Yahooskin people. Events include a rodeo,
annual gathering at the South Umpqua second weekend of August. Performers
parade, fun run and competition powwow.
Falls Campground in the Umpqua and vendors represent many facets of
KlamathTribes.org/Restoration-Celebration
National Forest. Dry camping (no water Indigenous arts, crafts and cuisine.
or electricity) available. CTSI.NSN.US/Nesika-Illahee-Pow-Wow
CowCreek-NSN.gov SEPTEMBER
BURNS PAIUTE POWWOW AND EPSON TOUR/WILDHORSE
MARCELLUS NORWEST LACROSSE TOURNAMENT LADIES GOLF CLASSIC
MEMORIAL VETERANS POWWOW Burns Umatilla Indian Reservation
Willamina Lacrosse — a modern interpretation of a Top professional women golfers from
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde centuries-old Native American game — around the world tee off at the Wildhorse
Indians honor tribal and nontribal joins other Native traditions at the Harney Golf Course in this qualifying tourna-
military veterans and help connect them County Fairgrounds. The weekend also ment on the Ladies Professional Golf
with assistance programs. A Veterans includes dance competitions, drumming Association tour.
Royalty Pageant kicks off the event at the contests and a community dinner. WildhorseResort.com
Uyxat Powwow Grounds. BurnsPaiute-NSN.gov
GrandRonde.org/Events MILL-LUCK SALMON
GRAND RONDE CONTEST CELEBRATION
TRIBAL CANOE JOURNEY POWWOW North Bend
Location varies Willamina Celebrating its coastal culture, the Coquille
Coastal tribes from Oregon, Washington, Native dancers in full regalia compete for Indian Tribe hosts a traditional salmon
British Columbia and Alaska come prize money in one of the largest pow- bake on the Coos Bay waterfront at the Mill
together to share their canoe culture, wows in the Pacific Northwest. A shuttle Casino Hotel & RV Park, along with canoe
traveling the Pacific in large traditional is available from the Spirit Mountain races, crafts and demonstrations.
oceangoing canoes. The route changes Casino to the Uyxat Powwow Grounds. TheMillCasino.com
each year. GrandRonde.org/Events
AllNationsPaddlesUp.com NOVEMBER
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF
WILDHORSE POW WOW SILETZ INDIANS RESTORATION
Umatilla Indian Reservation POWWOW
This Fourth of July weekend event Lincoln City
brings together dancers, musicians and The tribes celebrate the restoration of
artisans from around North America. federal recognition and tribal rights with
A highlight are the contests of various this indoor powwow at the Chinook Winds
dance styles — including jingle, grass and Casino Resort. Highlights include a grand
chicken — performed in colorful regalia. entry, dancing and Native vendors.
WildhorseResort.com From left: Wildhorse Pow Wow; CTSI.NSN.US/Restoration-Pow-Wow
Amanda’s Trail in Yachats
TAMKALIKS CELEBRATION
Wallowa
The three-day event at the Wallowa
Homeland Project celebrates the
MELANIE GRIFFIN / EUGENECASCADESCOAST.ORG
continuing presence of the Nez Perce

in their ancestral Wallowa country.
Activities include a friendship feast,
a horse procession, and singing,
dancing and drumming competitions.
WallowaNezPerce.org
Drive Time Map MAP KEY
Tribal Travel Plaza
Oregon Welcome Center
ASTORIA
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17
53 UMATILLA
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79 m /2PDX mi
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2
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HOOD RIVER
79 km
hrs PORTLAND 1 hr m 2.5 hrs hr km

70 mi / 113 km / 1.5 hrs 100 k 146 mi / 235 km 52 m
62 mi /
km
TILLAMOOK PENDLETON i/
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51 mi/ 82
km 56 m 1.5 h 79 mi /
20 mkm
1 hr
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CITY m
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LINCOLN CITY
i/7
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2.5 hrs
1 km
57 mi / 92 km 4.5
1 km
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2 km
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25 mi/
1 hr BAKER CITY
40 km
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mi
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m
CORVALLIS 08 29 k 72
NEWPORT 54 mi / 87 km / 1 hr ALBANY
km
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JOHN DAY
1h
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1 hr
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FLORENCE EUG 128 mi / 206 km ONTARIO
BEND
1.25 hrs
61 mi / 98 km / 1.25 hrs 2.25 hrs 130 m
EUGENE
48 mi / 77 km
i/ m
2.25 209 km 09 k
137 mi / 221 km / 2.75 hrs
71 mi / 114 km
hrs i / 2 rs
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BURNS
mi hrs
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COOS 2 hrs
107 m
101
km
ROSEBURG mi / 147
BAY
78 mi / 126 km
m
170 2.5 163 km 2.7 i / 2
hou
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mi rs 5 h 37
1.5 hrs
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134 mi / 21 MEDFORD1.5 hr km
47 k
96 mi / 155 km
2.5 hrs
12 mkm
s
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KLAMATH 1.75 hrs LAKEVIEW

BROOKINGS
19
ASHLAND FALLS
MCDERMITT
Tribal Travel Plazas

These tribal-owned, full-service rest stops include gas stations and mini marts, and most offer truck and
RV services, electric-car charging stations, cafes, auto supplies and visitor information.
ARROWHEAD TRAVEL PLAZA PLATEAU TRAVEL PLAZA

72485 Highway 331, Pendleton 215 Northwest Cherry Lane, Madras
ArrowheadTravelPlaza.com PlateauTravelPlaza.com
MISSION MARKET CRATER LAKE JUNCTION TRAVEL CENTER

46493 Mission Road, Pendleton 34315 Highway 97 North, Chiloquin
MyMissionMarket.com CraterLakeJunctionTravelCenter.com
SEVEN FEATHERS TRUCK & TRAVEL CENTER GRAND RONDE STATION

130 Creekside Road, Canyonville 26820 Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde
I5Exit99.com GrandRondeStation.com

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40 Miles from Crater Lake

WHERE WINNING COMES NATURALLY SMOKE FREE PROPERTY!

Burns Paiute Tribe

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LIVING IN COOPERATION WITH THE LAND

From top: Steens Mountain;

FROM TOP: GREG VAUGHN; COURTESY OF BURNS PAIUTE TRIBE

FULL HOOK-UP SITES, BIG RIGS WELCOME, PET FRIENDLY

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We invite you to visit the home of the Cayuse, Umatilla and

Wildhorse Hamley & Co.

46510 Wildhorse Blvd. 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. 30 SE Court Ave.

practice the traditional fishing methods

JANUARY MARCH JUNE

COURTESY OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION

continuing presence of the Nez Perce

hrs PORTLAND 1 hr m 2.5 hrs hr km