About Baker County

Welcome to Baker County Oregon

Where the pioneering spirit and the sense of adventure still thrive along the Historic Oregon Trail you will find Baker County Oregon. Whether you are looking for quiet solitude on mountain hikes or thrill-seeking adventure riding white water on the Snake River, Baker County’s friendly communities will welcome you.

Take time to visit Baker City’s Historic Downtown District with its many registered historic buildings, art galleries, terrific restaurants, national award winning brew pub, coffee houses and one of a kind shopping. Tour the Oregon Trail Regional Museum and the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center to get a taste of pioneer life. Breathe in the fresh air while golfing, fishing, biking or birding. Visit Sumpter, the liveliest ghost town in Oregon and ride one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the country. Drive the Hells Canyon National Scenic Byway to the town of Halfway and beyond to where the Snake River enters the southern end of Hells Canyon, the deepest river-carved gorge in North America. Scenic Baker County is a visitor’s dream come true.

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Our website gives you internet access to all properties for sale region wide, including La Grande, Union County, Baker City, Baker County, and all the surrounding towns including Elgin, Imbler, Summerville, Cove, Island City, Union, North Powder, Richland, Halfway, Sumpter, Durkee, Oxbow, Haines.

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Halfway, past and present.... Baker City

Halfway is nestled in the center of Pine Valley between Richland (Eagle Valley) and Oxbow (Hells Canyon). During spring, summer, and fall, downtown is festooned with colorful hanging flower baskets maintained by the city's youth groups. And with abundant snow, Halfway's neighborly traffic is punctuated by the roar of snowmobiles. Halfway has an excellent small museum filled with Pine Valley history, artifacts, diaries and records.

The city and its merchant community serve the needs of its 350 residents and those of the Pine Valley ranching and farming community. Many of Halfway's permanent or part-year residents moved here because of a treasured vacation where they had such good hunting, fishing, or camping experiences. Snowmobile and cross-country skiing enthusiasts find respite in Halfway after a day of fun and excitement in the nearby mountain areas combed with interesting trails. Hiking and rock climbing buffs camp out or use one of many excellent lodging facilities as their base camp. Nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation area is an easy half-hour drive following the meandering Pine Creek and photographers as well as those interested in river rafting or jet boating find plenty to pique their interest. Halfway's city government and service organizations work hard to keep Halfway up to date while maintaining its historic character and personality.

How did Halfway get its name? As the Halfway area became more populated with an influx of miners at thriving Cornucopia and more ranching families, a new post office was established in 1887. The name "Midway" was requested, but postal officials said it was already in use and suggested "Halfway." So Halfway it remains. For a short time Halfway became the nation's first "dot.com" city and some maps still depict Halfway as "Half.com."

Haines

Early History of Haines, Oregon

Israel David Haines owned 1,200 acres of farmland in the immediate vicinity of what is now Haines, Oregon. In 1884, after completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, Haines platted out a portion of his property for a townsite and the Oregon Navigation & Railroad Company constructed a small loading platform and railroad depot building.

A thriving town grew around this railhead and became a major supplier of mining, timber, and agriculture products for the Portland markets. The town of Haines soon became known as The Biggest Little City in Oregon.

If you're looking for real estate, homes or property in the Northeast Oregon or Central Oregon area, we can help you choose the right home or property for your needs and will guide you toward making an informed real estate decision in the La Grande real estate, Baker City, Halfway, Richland, Redmond, Bend as well as surrounding towns market. We pride ourselves in being able to give all our clients important local information based on years of living and enjoying all the La Grande, Baker City area has to offer.

[Biographical Information Israel Haines]