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Cross Country Skiing

Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Ski Area (Photo Credit: Gwen Dildine)

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By Gwen Dildine

Cross Country Skiing

The word remote comes to mind when researching and writing about cross country skiing in the Blue Mountains. Definitely a sport for those with an adventurous spirit, and endurance wouldn’t hurt either. Don’t be alarmed if you are the first tracks on fresh snow, so make sure to ski prepared. Enjoy the quiet of the forest as juxtaposition to the often chaos of winter holidays.

Nestled in southeast Washington, Fields Spring State Park is truly a hidden gem. In the summer, enjoy hiking and biking

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The Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Ski Area was created in the 1980s as a non-groomed trail system. An array of routes

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The Jasper Mountain Reserve is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary in the Blue Mountains. Protecting over 300 acres of habitat,

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Situated just north of La Grande, Oregon, Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA) is an outdoor enthusiast playground. Encompassing 3,670 acres

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If you thrive in winter and enjoy the challenges of fresh, deep powder, then Rose Springs Sno-Park is your new

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A local gateway into the Umatilla National Forest, Tiger Creek Road (sometimes referred to as Tiger Ridge Road or Tiger

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Basically, a sno-park is a parking lot cleared of snow near groomed or backcountry trails. The Touchet Corral Sno-Park is

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