Eagle Cap Excursion: Wine & Cheese Train

This scenic train ride offers exceptional spring scenery, with the many shades of green and wildflowers galore. The rivers are full and tumbling. It’s a wonderful time to relax and unwind. Passengers taste a variety of regional wines, served by Earth & Vine of La Grande. Umapine Creamery serves a sampling of their artisan cheeses, made at their dairy near Milton-Freewater. The ride is in the early evening, when the scenery is sublime and wildlife comes out of the shadows. Even if the day is warm, bring a jacket in case the evening mountain air feels chilly. Departs from Elgin Depot at 4 p.m.; returns passengers to the depot by 8 p.m.  Miles traveled = 40