That’s some of the most beautiful and rugged country anywhere: just east of Imnaha is Hells Canyon....just west is Joseph and Wallowa Lake. The drive from Imnaha to Halfway and then on to Baker City is a real treat, especially by motorcycle. Once you see it you can understand how the wolves, bear, and elk act as though they own it. To a large extent they do, even today.
You’re right, I’ve only been through there once but it’s what I’d say is God’s country. I hunted for many years SW of there in Harney County/Eastern, OR and that’s also beautiful but it’s not quite the same.
Great description——it sounds beautiful.
I hadn’t even heard of the area.
That’s way out there in the northeastern part of the State near the border with Idaho. It looks really, really remote and rugged territory!