Zumwalt Prairie, National Natural Landmark grassland in Wallowa County, US
The 330,000-acre Zumwalt Prairie contains native bunchgrasses and wildflowers on a basalt plateau between 3,500 and 5,500 feet elevation in northeast Oregon.
The Chief Joseph band of the Nez Perce inhabited and hunted in Zumwalt Prairie until Euro-American settlers arrived in the 1850s, leading to their displacement.
The Nature Conservancy manages 33,000 acres of the prairie while collaborating with local ranchers to maintain both conservation efforts and traditional cattle grazing practices.
Visitors can explore four marked hiking trails through the preserve, but should bring water and food as there are no services available in this remote location.
The prairie hosts one of North America's highest concentrations of raptors, including Ferruginous Hawks, Swainson Hawks, Golden Eagles, and Prairie Falcons.
Location: Wallowa County
GPS coordinates: 45.54000,-117.09000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:14
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