As wolves began returning to Oregon after a decades-long absence, interest in the charismatic species increased. At the center of a campaign of purposeful misinformation and fear, wolves tend to only make headlines when they are at the center of controversy – often drummed up by their detractors.

The real story of wolves is different.

Most Oregonians value native wildlife. They value Oregon’s big wild places and the wildlife that call them home. For most of us, hearing the silence of the Eagle Cap Wilderness broken by the howl of wolves would be a dream come true.

It is for those folks – and the wolves – that Oregon Wild created the Wallowa Wolf Rendezvous in 2010 and led them again in 2011. The trips are forays into Oregon's spectacular wolf country and have included hikes, workshops, and meetings with biologists, ranchers, photographers, Nez Perce elders, local wolf advocates, trackers, and more. Trips have filled almost immediately and continue to draw interest from around the world.

In a continuing effort to educate the public about the truth about wolves, demonstrate their positive impacts, and share the incomparable landscape that is Oregon's wolf country,  Oregon Wild is planning to continue the effort with more Wolf Rendezvous’ in 2012.

The 4-day 3-night trips are led by Oregon Wild Staff who are in turn leading the pack in ensuring a meaningful recovery for Oregon's wolves.

We expect the 2012 trip will also sell out, so read more about wolves and the Wolf Rendezvous below, but be sure to sign up to be among the first to know when details for the next trip is announced.

Learn more about wolves in Oregon:

• Oregon Wild’s Oregon wolf page
• The facts about wolves
• Recent wolf news

Learn about previous Wolf Rendezvous here:

• Wolf Rendezvous featured in an OPB Field Guide episode
• A participants reaction to the 2011 trip
• Going on your own?
  
• A blog post about Oregon’s wolf country
• Hiking with wolves