Boardman and the surrounding area offer many choices for recreational fun. Call the Chamber for additional information at 541-481-3014

* 141 acres on the Columbia River

* paved walking/bike trails along the river's edge

* free boat launch

* picnic on beautiful Lake Umatilla

* 67 site campground

* 12 free outdoor concerts in June, July and August

* on the banks of the Columbia River

* some of the finest Walleye and Bass Fishing around the Boardman

* Walleye Fishing Derby each July

* several Bass Tournaments held year around

* Boardman Slough and Columbia River units of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

* Willow Run Golf Course is a 9 hole, par 31 course

* total yardage is 3,530

* Well Springs
Pioneer campsite area displaying the state's most dramatic Oregon Trail wagon ruts.

* Pioneer Cemetery
A few of the 10,000 - 20,000 pioneers that died on the Oregon Trail are buried at this site

* full tunnel stern built in 1939 for low draft and rapids navigation.

* first of her kind to go into service on the Columbia River

* offers wildlife observation and nature trails.

* nesting area for Great Basin Canada geese and ducks.

* shy long billed curlews return from Mexico each March to rear their young.

* deer, raccoon, beaver, bald eagles, pelicans, burrowing owls, great blue herons and other species of birds are also spotted at the refuge.

* interpretive signs to commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition along the Columbia River.

* raises steelhead for the Wallowa, Imnaha and Grand Ronde Rivers.

* began operation in 1986, fulfilling its present role as a "mothering station" for summer steelhead

* located in Washington's Columbia Valley.

* area has a unique combination of soil, climate and latitude, allowing it to produce grapes with full flavor and finesse, much like the worlds most famous wine regions of France.

* descend to Pendleton's wild past through tunnels where Chinese laborers are said to have lived and businesses thrived while the west was being settled.

* gaming 24 hours a day.

* slots, poker, blackjack, keno, off track betting and bingo.

* restaurant, gift shop, hotel, and golf course.

* next to Wildhorse Casino this institute exhibits the remarkable history and culture of the Cayuse, Walla Walla and Umatilla Tribes.

* tour the facility and browse through the sales room to find a variety of men & women's clothing and accessories - blankets, material and home fashions