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For more
information about our activities, or to inquire about presenting a
workshop or hosting an exhibit at SolWest Fair, write or call - |
Eastern Oregon Renewable
Energies Non-profit
(EORenew)
PO Box 485, Canyon City OR 97820
phone/fax 541-575-3633
email info@solwest.org |
Where is
John Day, Oregon?
John Day,
Oregon is located in the center of eastern Oregon, 150 miles east
of Bend and 80 miles southwest of Baker City. It is situated at 3085'
elevation on the banks of the scenic John Day River, and shadowed by
the 8,000-9,000' Strawberry Wilderness. Summer climate is pleasant
with low humidity and cool nights. Average daily July lows and highs
are 48.6 and 87.9 degrees. Average monthly precipitation for July is
.53". Area accommodations in Grant County are plentiful. Early
reservations are recommended, as July is tourist season! For more
info on hotels, motels, campgrounds, and RV parks, see our quick
lodging guide or check out the Grant
County Chamber of Commerce website.
Getting here is half the fun!
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TAKE
the BUS
to SolWest from Portland or the central Willamette Valley. See
current schedules here. |
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CAR
POOL
to SolWest and share the trip with friendly folks!! Just drop us an
email with this info: do you want to ride or drive, how many spaces
available, where you are starting from, and days attending SolWest
(and anything else you think applicable). We will match you with
others in your area or on the way.
Ride
or drive carpool from:
Seattle,
Portland and Eugene
Rides
Needed:
We
have riders wanting to carpool to SolWest from:
Portland,
Oregon area 7/25
& 26
return 7/28
La
Grande area - daily or for the weekend
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all over the West!
Special
request: need
ride for bookseller
and books,
from
Portland 7/24 or 25. Guaranteed great conversation.
Rides
Offered:
Drivers
are willing to share their wheels or yours to SolWest from:
La
Grande, Oregon area
Portland
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all
over the West!
Email
me if you want a
ride or can
share your wheels (indicate day/time/location/numbers)! |
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Tripcheck
Bus | Rail
from the Oregon Dept. of Transportation helps you find public
transportation of all types around the state. |
Check out some
of the attractions in and on the way to Grant County:
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