Our Place

Wallowa County, Oregon; Nimiipuu Territory

We all come to this charmed and challenging place because we love the wild—whether it be in a sidewalk crack, or atop a flowered moraine. — Robert Michael Pyle

How do you describe Wallowa County? The mountains, the lakes, the rivers and creeks, the woods and wildlife, the prairies and canyons, the community, and the history all come together to form the place we call home. The spirit of the land and the work of Fishtrap are deeply connected. Generations of writers have been inspired by the beauty of this place. From the geological history that formed the mountains, moraines, prairies and canyons that characterize the landscape, to the thousands of years of stewardship by the Nez Perce and other regional tribes, to the variety of modern-day communities and lifestyles dwelling on this land, Wallowa County is a place of stories. It is a special place. Some even say a magical place. Visit the links below to learn more about this place we call home.