White_River_Falls_State_Park:
One of Oregon's secret hideaways is located just east of Tygh Valley along Highway 216. The White River plunges 90’ over a basalt shelf. The park is a popular picnicking, hiking and fishing retreat and offers excellent viewpoints of the White River falls.

A rugged quarter-mile trail takes hikers down deep within the canyon to the historic hydroelectric power plant at the base of the raw, churning power of the falls. The power plant supplied electricity to Wasco and Sherman Counties from 1910 until the completion of The Dalles Dam in 1960.

Shaniko:
Shaniko is located on US 97, 28 miles South East of Maupin. Today Shaniko is a quiet ghost town. There are a couple of “antique” shops, and an ice cream parlor.  The Shaniko Hotel is adding to the empty ghost town feel.  Good for an afternoon visit and slip back into a simpler time.  A great driving loop runs from Maupin to Bakeoven Road to Hwy 97 North to Shaniko, then South on Hwy 97 to Hwy 197 North and return to Maupin

Richardson’s Rock Ranch:
Just a short drive South down Hwy 197 will take you to Richardson’s Rock Ranch.  Year round rock hounding and a rock shop are available.

John Day Fossil Beds:
Within the heavily eroded volcanic deposits of the scenic John Day River basin is a well-preserved fossil record of plants and animals. This remarkably complete record, spanning more than 40 of the 65 million years of the Cenozoic Era (the "Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants") is world-renowned. Authorized October 26, 1974, and established in 1975, this 14,000 acre unit awaits your exploration.  Approximately 1 ½ hours from Maupin.

Visit Barlow Road:
Historic pioneer road from Wamic to Oregon City:  From Maupin to Tygh Valley on Hwy 197, turn lest at bliking light to Tygh Valley, then follow Wamic Market Road thru Wamic and to Forest Boundary (Road becomes road 44)  Follow 44 to 4400170 turn left on 171 follow to Stricklin Place on ODF to view site of 1st toll gate.  OR go 1 mile to 3530 – Old Barlow Road, Or Turn Right onto Barlow Road and follow for approx 25 miles to Barlow Pass Sno-Park (high clearance vehicles recommended).

Shearer’s Falls Loop:
From Maupin downriver to Shearer’s Bridge, to Hwy 216 west to Tygh Valley –1) continue downriver to end of road – 17 miles) or 2) continue on Hwy 216 east to Grass Valley and Sherman County)  3) See turn left on Hwy 216, go to White River Falls State Park on Hwy 216 – to Hwy 197, return to Maupin.