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The Wallowa crest above the valley

Fig. 1The Wallowa crest above the valley

Photo: Marc Shandro · CC BY 2.0

Landform

Oregon’s Alps. Granite horns, cirque lakes, and a range that stands apart from the Cascades.

Field note

The Wallowas are a different rock than the volcanoes to the west. Eagle Cap is the namesake. Wallowa Lake is a glacial trough at the door. The Nez Perce called this home. Hells Canyon is the next valley over.

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Prints from Wallowa Mountains


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