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A GUIDE TO THE LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL & STATE HISTORICAL PARKS

1 2 Welcome to the Lewis and Clark National & State Historical ParkS

Combining stunning vistas, abundant recreational opportunities, the rich cultural heritage of the native coastal people and the dramatic story of America’s Cmost famous explorers, the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park encompasses 12 sites along 40 miles of the rugged Pacifi c coast in Oregon and Washington.

At the Lewis and Clark National & State Historical Parks you can visit where the expedition fi rst arrived at the Pacifi c Ocean. You can hike the cape and the sandy beaches of the peninsula where the Corps of Discovery fi rst stood at the edge of the Pacifi c. You can gaze out at the mighty where the captains took a historic vote among each of the explorers, including their Indian guide Sacagawea and the black slave York, to decide where to spend the winter.

Other park sites invite you to step inside a replica of a traditional Pacifi c coast Native American longhouse on the site of a Indian village. Explore the fort the explorers built to shelter from the coast’s wet and windy winter. You can hike a similar route to the ocean’s edge where the expedition ventured to set up a salt making operation in order to spice up their bland diet of elk meat. You can also hike the headland the explorers crossed and enjoy the view that Clark described in his journal as “...the grandest and most pleasing prospects which my eyes ever surveyed...” Two great interpretive centers tell the story of the historic expedition, off er exhibits and special programs. Like Lewis and Clark, make your visit one of exploration and discovery.

Lewis and Clark National Park Information: (503) 861-2471 www.nps.gov/lewi

3 Getting Started

Lewis and Clark National Park is made up of 12 separate park sites located Lon about a 40-mile stretch of the Pacifi c coast from Long Beach, Washington to Cannon Beach, Oregon. You can visit one or all of the park sites in any order you wish, but for an overall introduction, start your trip at one of the park’s two main visitor centers, , near Astoria, Oregon, or the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco, Washington. Both locations off er knowledgeable park rangers available to answer questions, gift shops off ering maps, guidebooks and journals and exhibits on the heritage of the region.

Visitor Center Lewis & Clark Interpretive at Fort Clatsop Center at Cape Disappointment Fort Clatsop was the winter encampment Perched on a cliff 160 feet above the mouth for the Corps of Discovery from December of the Columbia River, the Lewis and Clark 1805 to March 1806. Th e visitor center Interpretive Center recounts the story of the includes the Fort Clatsop exhibit of the fort Corps of Discovery’s journey from St. Louis built by the explorers, an interpretive center to the Pacifi c Ocean. Located within Cape off ering an exhibit hall, gift shop and an Disappointment State Park, there are adja- orientation fi lm. Th e center features ranger- cent hiking and biking trails, beach access led programs, re-enactors in the fort and and two lighthouses trailheads for the Fort To Sea Trail and Netul River Trail. 10am-5pm Fees: $3 adults; $1 children ages 7-17; Summer: 9am-6pm Daily / Fee: $5 children 6 and under free. Winter: 9am-5pm Daily / Fee: $3 (360) 642-3029 (503) 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi www.parks.wa.gov/lewisandclark

4 Explore

Cape Disappointment State Park It was at the sandy base of Cape Disappointment that the Corps of Discovery achieved their principle mission of traveling across the continent to the Pacifi c Ocean. www.parks.wa.gov/lewisandclark State Park For thousands of years the Clatsop Indians lived on Point Adams, the southern tip of land that marked the entrance to the Columbia River. Fee: $3 daily use (503) 861-1671 • www.visitftstevens.com Fort Columbia State Park For thousands of years this area was home to the Chinook Indians. Fee: $5 parking Summer: 6:30am-9:30pm • Winter: 8am-5pm (360) 642-3078 • www.parks.wa.gov Salt Works This site commemorates the expedition’s salt making camp where they spent more than a month boiling seawater to make enough salt to last the winter and their return trip home. Fee: None • Lewis & Clark Way near Avenue G Captain William Clark and 12 members of the Corps of Discovery climbed over the rocky headland of to view a whale that washed ashore. Fee: $3 daily use (503) 436-2844 • www.oregonstateparks.org Fort To Sea Trail A 6.5 mile trail from Fort Clatsop to Sunset Beach where members of the Corps of Discovery traveled to hunt and gather food while wintering over at Fort Clatsop. Fee: None for the Trail • (503) 861-2471 Netul Landing The Corps of Discovery traveled by canoe on the Netul River, now known as the Lewis & Clark River. Walk the 1.5 mile Netul River Trail. Fee: None • (503) 861-2471 Station Camp The Corps of Discovery used Station Camp as a departure point for their fi rst exploration to view the Pacifi c Ocean and the peninsula to the north. Limited Parking. Fee: None A winter storm forced the Corps off the Columbia River and pinned the group to a north shore cove of jagged rocks and steep hillsides where they remained tormented by fi erce winds and high waves. Fee: None • Open during peak season

5 Gateway to the Park

Fort Clatsop

Fort Clatsop, on the banks of the Lewis formation are available at the visitor cen- and Clark River, was the winter encamp- ter to help plan a trip through the entire Fment for the Corps of Discovery from park. Th e visitor center also off ers an au- December 1805 to March 1806. Today dio tour for the fort and the grounds and at Fort Clatsop, visitors will fi nd the a hearing assistance device for the orien- ’s visitor center, tation fi lm. A Braille map and accessible a primary hub for the Lewis and Clark trails are also available. National Historical Park. During the Corps’ time Visitors can explore the fort at Fort Clatsop, the Clatsop exhibit and the visitor center and Chinook Indians, whom features an exhibit hall, a the- Clark described as close bar- ater showing the orientation gainers, came to the fort al- fi lm “A Clatsop Winter Tale,” most daily to visit and trade, and a museum store off er- during which time, captains ing guidebooks, educational Lewis and Clark maintained games and toys for children, a strict military routine. A artwork and Native Ameri- sentinel was constantly post- can arts and craft s. Th e park ed and at sundown each day off ers ranger-led programs the fort was cleared of visi- including costumed re-enac- tors and the gates locked for tors in the fort. Nearby are the night. Due to the rain, trailheads for the Fort To Sea the men not consigned to Trail and Netul River Trail. hunting or salt-making oft en Park rangers, maps and in- stayed indoors engaged in 6 Oregon a variety of tasks, from servicing their SPECIAL PROGRAMS: weapons and preparing elk hide for cloth- Re-enactment programs are scheduled at ing to making elk-fat candles as light for Fort Clatsop during the summer months, journal writing. Th e captains used the beginning mid-June and ending Labor winter encampment to bring their jour- Day weekend. Th ese include demonstra- nals up to date, making copious notes on tions on fl int fi re starting, muzzle loading the trees, plants, fi sh and wildlife around and shooting, hide tanning and candle Fort Clatsop. Clark, the cartographer of making. Seaman Day is held each year the party, spent most of his time refi ning to honor Seaman, the 130-pound New- and updating maps of the entire country foundland dog, who made the journey through which they had traveled. with the Corps. In the winter season, Th e Corps chose the site for its plen- make a rainy day excursion to Fort Clat- tiful game, much of which still inhabits sop and take cover in the exhibit to get a the area today. real feel of what the Corps endured. Th e area teems with wildlife, DID YOU KNOW? including bald Th e Corps saw only six days of sun during eagles and its Fort Clatsop stay. Meriwether Lewis osprey, black- and William Clark created more maps tailed deer and and made more journal entries at Fort Roosevelt elk Clatsop than at any other location on the in the nearby journey. Th ey also made almost 340 pairs forests and of moccasins at Fort Clatsop to wear on grasslands, the trip home. playful otters in the rivers GETTING THERE: and rough-skinned newts and native sal- Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, is amanders under woodland cover. located about fi ve miles south of Astoria In October of 2005, a fi re destroyed the off of US Highway 101. Parking is avail- original replica fort built in 1955. Now able at Fort Clatsop or at nearby Netul nearly entirely rebuilt, returning visitors Landing. During peak summer months, will enjoy watching history unfold as a shuttle bus runs from Netul Landing to fi nishing work is completed on the new, the Fort Clatsop visitor center/fort exhibit more historically accurate exhibit. every 15 minutes. Bus routes to Fort Clat- Fort Clatsop is only part of this great sop and other Lewis and Clark National story since on any given day Corps mem- Park sites within Clatsop and Pacifi c bers were away from the fort to hunt, counties can be obtained by calling (800) make salt or trade for goods with local 776-6406. Indians. Visitors can also explore the surrounding area of the fort including a HOURS & INFORMATION: growing trail network that off ers an over- Summer: 9am-6pm Daily / Fee: $5 look of the Lewis and Clark River and Winter: 9am-5pm Daily / Fee: $3 Pacifi c Ocean. Th e new Netul River Trail (503) 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi begins at Fort Clatsop and ends at the Netul Landing. Keep an eye out for river otters, eagles and views of Saddle Moun- tain in the distance.

7 Gateway to the Park

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment

Lewis and Clark’s arrival at the Pacifi c Th e Lewis and Clark Interpretive Ocean was one of the most dramatic epi- Center is a wonderful stop for families, Lsodes of the expedition. It was at the san- with interactive exhibits that let chil- dy base of Cape Disappointment that the dren try to pack a canoe without tipping Corps of Discovery achieved their prin- it, follow a treasure hunt and check out ciple mission of traveling across the con- what the Corps had for its inaugural meal tinent to the Pacifi c Ocean. Perched on a and what it ate during the rainy winter cliff 160 feet above the mouth at Fort Clatsop. During De- of the Columbia River, the cember and March, trained recently renovated Lewis and volunteers are available at Clark Interpretive Center re- the center to help visitors counts the story of the Corps spot passing gray whales on of Discovery’s journey from their migration. St. Louis to the Pacifi c Ocean. During the 13 years before Featuring new exhibits, the Lewis and Clark arrived at the center gives an overview of mouth of the Columbia Riv- the entire expedition with a er, dozens of fur traders had focus on the Corps’ pioneer- anchored in the sheltered bay ing exploration, discoveries inside the cape and left their and experiences along the names carved on trees. Clark Columbia River. Exhibits added his name, including include journal quotes, large the words, “By Land,” as a murals, artifacts and historic message to the other traders maps of the expedition. who visited this site. Aft er 8 Washington crossing Cape Disappointment and as- cending a nearby sea stack now known as McKenzie Head, William Clark noted the satisfaction of the 11 men who accompa- nied him in his survey of the coast. “Th e men appear much satisfi ed with their trip, beholding with great astonishment the high waves dashing against the rocks and this immense ocean.” Seeking more than just a view, this survey was necessary to fulfi ll President Jeff erson’s instructions. Cape Th e president directed the captains to de- termine the extent of international trade Disappointment occurring at the mouth of the Columbia River. Clark and the men spent this mem- State Park orable evening camped at the ocean near Cape Disappointment is a National the base of McKenzie Head. Historic District encompassing many layers of history. Today, Cape DID YOU KNOW? Disappointment State Park offers access Th e mouth of the Columbia River, where to ocean beaches, two lighthouses, hiking trails, bike trails, year-round strong currents fl ow headlong into tower- camping and the Lewis and Clark ing ocean waves, is known as the “Grave- Interpretive Center. The park has yard of the Pacifi c” for the large number breathtaking views of the Pacifi c of shipwrecks claimed by the treacher- Ocean and Columbia River, old-growth ous passage. Th e interpretive center also forests, fresh and saltwater marshes features the original lens from the North and tidelands along the ocean. You Head lighthouse, exhibits on shipwrecks, can hike many of the same routes that lighthouses and military history. the Corps did. Currently underway at Cape Disappointment State Park is a GETTING THERE: $1.9 million site improvement project scheduled for completion in late From Astoria, travel north on US Highway summer 2006. The Confl uence Project 101, across the Columbia River and follow consists of landscape restoration the signs to Ilwaco, Washington. Th e Lewis along with artwork by renowned artist and Clark Interpretive Center is located and architect Maya Lin. Each artwork three miles west of Ilwaco on Washing- will draw text from Lewis and Clark’s ton State Route 100. Follow the signs for journals or traditions grounded in Native the interpretive center at the state park American cultures. Her artwork begins entrance. Parking is limited at the center. at the estuary with a viewing platform, Plenty of parking can be found near the proceeding to a fi sh-cleaning table boat ramp, with a shuttle available to the into which the Chinook origin legend is carved. An interpretive trail (scheduled center. Restrooms are available. for completion in 2007) links Baker Bay to Waikiki Beach and focuses on the HOURS & INFORMATION: Columbia River estuary. This unique 10am-5pm daily project offers visitors a chance to look Fee: $3 adults; $1 children, 7-17; ages 6 back in history while contemplating the and under free. (360) 642-3029 future of the Columbia-Pacifi c region. For www.parks.wa.gov/lewisandclark more information, call (360) 642-3078. 9 Shores of the Columbia

Fort Stevens State Park For thousands of years, a bustling Clat- countryside. A replica of a Clatsop In- sop Indian village thrived on the south- dian longhouse is located on the grounds Fern banks of the Columbia River, a stra- of Fort Stevens Historical Site located to tegic trading spot. Th e from the west of the World War II barracks. this village socialized and traded with Th e park also off ers a military interpre- the Corps of Discovery during their tive museum, the only enclosed Civil War stay. Aft er this land became part of the earthworks site on the West Coast, and, , the United States army in fall, Civil War battle re-enactments. built a fort and an extensive Th e wreck of the Peter series of bunkers, many of Iredale at Fort Stevens is a which stand today. From the 278-foot sailing vessel that Civil War through the end ran aground in 1906. It rests of World War II – more than in the sand at Clatsop Beach 80 years – Fort Stevens Mili- and is close at hand for ex- tary Reservation guarded the ploring. Be careful of waves mouth of the Columbia River. and the ship’s rusty structure. Today’s park includes almost Other park areas include 4000 acres, featuring miles of year-round camping facilities, ocean beach, more than fi ve horseback riding, hiking and miles of hiking trails, seven biking trails, fi shing, swim- miles of bike trails, and sweep- ming. Park day use fee is $3 ing views of the mouth of the per vehicle or $25 per year. Columbia River, Youngs Bay, For information, call (503) Astoria and the surrounding 861-1671.

Clark’s Dismal Nitch

As the Corps of Discovery paddled their canoes down the last stretch of the Columbia River in November of 1805, a fi erce winter storm forced the explorers to shelter in a small cove on the north shore of the river that consisted of little more than jagged rocks and steep hillsides. Rain was incessant. The explorers’ clothes were literally rotting away. For six days, wind, waves and currents prevented them from rounding this point on the river. Captain William Clark named the dreary spot “that dismal little nitch.” “A feeling person would be distressed by our situation,” he wrote in his journal as the expedition foundered just a few miles from its destination. Today, the location of Dismal Nitch is marked by a small wayside with interpretive signage just to the south of the cove where the explorers were stranded. From here, visitors can enjoy views of the Columbia River and great bird watching with multiple bald eagle nesting sites nearby. Restrooms and picnic tables are available at the site. An information booth is managed by the Long Beach Visitor’s Bureau in the summer.

10 Oregon & Washington

Fort Columbia State Park Station Camp The Corps of Discovery spent 10 days at With its prime location on the north Station Camp, using it as a departure side of the Columbia River, the area now point for their fi rst exploration to view known as Fort Columbia State Park was W the Pacifi c Ocean and the peninsula home for thousands of years to the Chi- nooks and the famed Chief Concomly. beach to the north. The site was a vital Like the Chinook Indians, settlers saw and thriving Chinook Indian village both the value of the site for its harbor defense before and after the expedition camped capabilities and created a military site there. It was also on this site that each that defended the Columbia River from of the explorers “voted” on where to 1896 to 1947. camp for the winter. The vote included Today, Fort Columbia State Park is a both the Indian woman, Sacagawea, and 593-acre day-use historical park with more than a mile black slave, York. Because of this poll, of freshwater shore- some historians named Station Camp line, an interpretive “the Independence Hall of the American center with infor- West.” It would be more than 50 years mation on the Chi- before African Americans could vote, and nook Native Ameri- more than 100 years before the right was can culture and fort extended to women. history. Five miles In his journal, Clark of hiking trails through mature named this site Sta- forest are worth a tion Camp because visit. Twelve his- it was his primary toric wood-frame survey station to buildings still stand produce a detailed on the premises. A and accurate map Commander’s House Museum, also on of the mouth of the the premises, is fi lled with era-appropri- Columbia River and ate furnishings. Both houses are open to surrounding area. the public May 26 to September 30. Dotting Fort Columbia’s freshwater This was the most de- shoreline are several small and secluded tailed and accurate map he made during Columbia River beaches, perfect for pic- the entire expedition. Today, the State nicking, bird watching or exploring in- of Washington is developing a riverfront teresting drift wood that has fl oated in park at Station Camp, focusing on the from the Pacifi c Ocean or points upriver. Chinook history as well as the story of Daily summer hours are 6:30am-9:30pm the Corps’ vote and their fi rst viewing of Daily winter hours are 8am-5pm. Park- the Pacifi c Ocean. Construction on the ing fees are $5 per vehicle. Th ere are un- sheltered picnic tables perfect for taking enhanced visitors site is expected to be- a lunch break aft er a hike on some of the gin in 2007. When complete, the site will park’s trails. For park information, call encompass approximately 300 acres. Re- (360) 642-3078. strooms are available at Fort Columbia.

11 Exploring the Coast

Ecola State Park

In January of 1806, Captain William nine miles of Pacifi c Ocean shoreline, Clark and 12 members of the Corps of spectacular views of the coast and hiking IDiscovery, including Sacagawea, climbed trails that off er the opportunity to walk over a rocky headland and fought their in the footsteps of the expedition, minus way through thick shrubs and trees to get the whale blubber! Views from the park to a whale reported to have include the Tillamook Rock washed ashore on the beach Lighthouse, rocky sea stacks south of the headland. Th ey including had hoped to obtain blubber and miles of coastline to the and meat to stretch their lim- south. It was the view from ited provisions. By the time Tillamook Head that Clark they reached the whale, the described in his journal as “... neighboring Tillamook In- the grandest and most pleas- dians had already gathered ing prospects which my eyes most of the meat and blubber, ever surveyed...” Th e park of- but the explorers traded for fers outstanding viewpoints a few gallons of rendered oil for bird watching and whale and 300 pounds of blubber. watching, picnic areas and Today, Ecola State Park wraps beaches popular for surfi ng around the edge of Tillamook and tidepool exploring. Head between Seaside and Hikes include an eight- Cannon Beach and features mile segment of the Oregon 12 Coast Trail that is also a part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Indian The Salt Works Beach marks the start of the new two- mile Clatsop Loop Trail, an interpretive Imagine living on a diet of spoiled elk trail through salal, salmonberry and meat and you can understand why salt some of the region’s was important to the Corps of Discovery. largest Sitka spruce The salt had run out by the time the trees on its way to a explorers had hiker’s camp. arrived at the Pacifi c Th e explorers coast, so fi ve men camped overnight, were dispatched in what is now Can- from Fort Clatsop non Beach, along with large kettles to the bank of a small boil seawater and creek Clark named Ecola, the native extract salt. The word for whale. salt making camp was established 15 MAGIC MOMENTS: miles southwest Look, a whale blow! During winter and of the fort within spring, you can spot migrating gray the present-day whales close to shore. Look for trained city of Seaside. The “Whale Watching Spoken Here” vol- location was chosen unteers who are on-hand during whale for the high saline watch weeks in December and Janu- content of the seawater, its proximity ary and again in March, April and May. to local Indians and the availability of Volunteers off er tips on how to view the fresh water, game and fi rewood. Today, magnifi cent grays. a replica of the salt works is located at the site. Visitors to Seaside can stroll DID YOU KNOW? the paved beachfront promenade and Moviemakers used Ecola State Park in enjoy expansive views of the Pacifi c “Kindergarten Cop” and “Th e Goonies.” with Tillamook Head as a backdrop to the south. The explorers followed this GETTING THERE: shoreline, crossed the beach of slippery Take US Highway 101 toward Cannon stones at the base of the headland and Beach. Take the exit for Ecola State Park. followed a native guide up and over During July and August parking can be Tillamook Head to reach a whale that had crowded. Look for the Lewis and Clark washed ashore. Just off the promenade Explorer Shuttle that will take you from at Lewis & Clark Way is an interpretive the public parking in Cannon Beach to exhibit of the explorers’ salt making the park. operation. Twenty-four hours a day, the explorers stoked the furnace. The men HOURS & INFORMATION: were constantly at work as they boiled Day Use Only, Dawn to Dusk seawater over the course of a month to Fee: $3 per vehicle or $25 a year. produce enough salt to last through the (503) 436-2844 winter and their journey home.

13 Hiking the Park

Hiking in the explorer’s footsteps

Th e Lewis and Clark National and park’s backbone. Hiking options vary State Historical Parks off er a number of from round trip adventures to shorter Thiking trails that follow similar routes to hikes originating from Ecola Point lead- those taken by the Corps of Discovery. ing to Indian Beach or descend a steeper Th ese trails feature stunning panoram- and more diffi cult trail to Crescent Beach. ic views and access to a wide variety of Tillamook Head is where Captain Wil- natural eco-systems. Th e trails in Cape liam Clark and 12 members of the Corps Disappointment State Park and the Dis- of Discovery climbed over the rocky covery Trail between Ilwaco and Long headland to view the whale that had re- Beach allow visitors to explore the cape portedly washed ashore. and beaches where the expedition fi rst Fort Stevens State Park has a network of walked along the shore of the Pacifi c six miles of hiking trails through spruce Ocean they had traveled so many miles and hemlock forests, wetlands, dunes to reach. and shore pine. Dedicated in November Explore the Oregon 2005, the Fort To Sea Trail leads 6.5- coast on the Clatsop miles from Fort Clatsop to Sunset Loop Trail at Ecola Beach, traveling through the State Park. Th e new homeland of the Clatsop interpretive Oregon Indians, the forests, coastal Coast Trail’s route over rivers and lakes and tra- Tillamook Head is the versing the coastal dunes. 14 Fort To Sea Tr ail then travel the 2.5 miles to US Highway 101. Th is natural footpath winds through When they arrived on the southern lush coastal forest and is the most rugged banks of the Columbia River, the Corps part of the trail. Directions: If you wish of Discovery set about building a fort, to start your hike from Fort Clatsop, hunting for elk and exploring the land follow the signs from US Highway 101 nearby. One of its main goals was to fi nd south of Astoria and the Young’s Bay a route to the sea. bridge to Fort Clatsop. To start your hike Now you can follow the Corps’ forays from the Sunset Beach trailhead, follow by hiking a portion or all of the new Fort US Highway 101 approximately eight To Sea Trail and explore the homeland of miles south of Astoria and follow the signs the Clatsop Indians. Th e 6.5 mile trail (13 to Sunset Beach and the Sunset Beach miles roundtrip) traverses a surprising trailhead. For information call (503) 861- and diverse range of landscape; deep 2471 or visit www.nps.gov/lewi. woods and dense bogs, fl owing grasslands and coastal dunes, CLATSOP LOOP Tr ail as it wends it way to Sunset Beach on Explore the on the Clatsop the Pacifi c Ocean. Loop Trail at Ecola State Park. Th e route Th e trail is in forged by Native Americans and followed distinct sections by members of the Corps of Discovery is a which allow segment of the Lewis and Clark National multiple options Historic Trail and . for shorter or Th e Clatsop Loop Trail is a steep, 2.5-mile longer hikes. For loop path through lush forest and along- shorter walks, start side steep cliff s with magnifi cent views of at the Fort Clatsop the Pacifi c Ocean. Th e loop trail starts at visitor center and the Indian Beach parking lot and ascends walk the fi rst 1.5- 800 feet to Hiker’s mile gentle climb Camp, part way to the overlook to the top of Tilla- on Clatsop Ridge mook Head. From where, on a clear day, you can see to the the halfway point Pacifi c Ocean. Th e trail to Clatsop Ridge at Hiker’s Camp, is handicap accessible. From the Sunset a short trail takes Beach trailhead, the round trip is three you to an over- miles. Stroll out the half-mile accessible look with a view trail to the viewing platform off ering of Tillamook Rock sweeping views of the Pacifi c Ocean. Lighthouse. Hik- Cape Disppointment marks the north side er’s Camp is about of the Columbia River, while Tillamook halfway between Head in Ecola State Park stands sentry to the Ecola Point the south. and the Seaside For a more adventurous hike, walk the trailhead parking lots. Want more hiking entire 6.5-mile trail from Fort Clatsop adventure? Consider combining the trail to Sunset Beach. From Fort Clatsop, fi rst to Hiker’s Camp (1.5-miles and 800-foot hike to the overlook on Clatsop Ridge, climb) with the 4-mile trail and 60-foot

15 Hiking the Park climb over Tillamook Head to the trail- CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT head in Seaside. Directions: From US STATE PARK Highway 101 in Cannon Beach, follow the signs to Ecola State Park. Fees are $3 Th ere are several miles of hiking trails per vehicle per day or $25 per year. For that retrace the route of Clark and more information, call Ecola State Park his expedition party while at Cape (503) 436-2844. Disappoint ment. Cape Disappointment’s Washington NETUL RIVER TR AIL Coast Trail links Th e Corps of Discovery paddled up the together a series Netul River to arrive at the site where of trails with a they built Fort Clatsop. Th e hike is a primary route of gentle 1.5-mile walk about 4.5 miles. along what is now Several “spur called the Lewis and trails” branch off Clark River. Th e this main route trail connects the to areas within visitor center at Fort the state park. Clatsop with the Beginning at the nearby Netul Land- parking lot at ing where a kayak- the trail head at canoe launch dock Beard’s Hollow, is located and is part hikers immedi- of the Lower Co- ately have two lumbia River Water choices – to either Trail. Netul Landing hike the Discovery Trail north towards also off ers views of Long Beach, or south towards the North wildlife such as bald eagles and river ot- Head Lighthouse. Visitors can tour the ters. Visitors can also view the life-sized North Head Lighthouse and then con- bronze statue of Sacagawea. Directions: tinue their hike south to McKenzie Head. From US Highway 101, follow the signs to A quarter-mile spur to the summit off ers Fort Clatsop (south of Astoria and north great views, a World War II battery and of Seaside). Drive 1.5 miles past the en- interpretive panels. Hikers continue by trance to Fort Clatsop to Netul Landing. road and trail past Waikiki Beach, the Th ere is no fee at the landing. For more Interpretive Center and on to the Cape information, call Lewis and Clark Na- Disappointment Lighthouse, the oldest tional Park (503) 861-2471. lighthouse still in use on the west coast. Directions: Drive north on US Highway 101 toward Astoria and follow the signs to Ilwaco, Washington. From Il- waco follow the signs to Cape Disappointment State Park. Beards Hollow, North Head Lighthouse and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center are all well marked and have small

16 parking lots. During the summer months, parking may be limited. For more infor- Other Hiking Areas mation, call Cape Disappointment State Park (360) 642-3078. Hiking trails include the Cape Falcon Discovery Tr ail trail that leads two miles through old growth and second growth forest to the end of the windswept headland, a grad- Th e Discovery Trail stretches eight miles ual hike with ocean vistas. An easily from Ilwaco, Washington through Cape accessible paved trail leads to Short Sand Disappointment State Park north to Long Beach adjacent to a campground. South Beach. Th e trail can be hiked in its entir- of the campground another trail takes ity or in segments which can be started hikers through forest, meadow, across the from any of the many trailheads. Por- highway and up . tions of the trail are open to bikes. Travel Oswald West State Park is on US Highway the trail through coastal forest and wet- 101, ten miles south of Cannon Beach. lands at Beards Hollow in Cape Disap- pointment, then along the dunes heading Saddle Mountain State Natural Area north past Long Beach. Th e trail segment Saddle Mountain, at 3283 feet, is the in Long Beach has three key monuments highest point in northwest Oregon. Th e related to the Corps of Discovery’s explo- trail to the summit is for experienced ration of the area: a hikers and is not suitable for children. A nine-foot etched two-and-a-half mile hike up steep terrain basalt monolith, a to the rocky summit rewards hikers with gray whale skeleton views of the Pacifi c Ocean, the Colum- and Clark’s Tree, bia River and Cascade Mountain Range, a 19-foot bronze including Mount St. Helens and Mount sculpture noting Hood on a clear day. Saddle Mountain is the most northwest approximately 10 miles east on Highway point the Corps 26 from the junction with US Highway reached on its trip. 101, then another seven miles at the turn- Directions: Drive off to the parking lot. north on US High- way 101 toward Leadbetter Point State Park Astoria and follow On the northern tip of Washington’s Long the signs to Ilwaco, Beach Peninsula lies Leadbetter Point Washington. Main State Park, separating from trailheads are at the west end of the Port the Pacifi c Ocean. With over 100 species of Ilwaco, Beards Hollow in Cape Disap- of birds sighted here, it is a bird watcher’s pointment State Park, and three trail- paradise. Trails lead hikers through shift - heads in Long Beach where Sid Snyder ing sand dunes overgrown with various Drive, Bolstad Avenue and 26th Avenue beach grasses. Th ere are four hiking trails meet the beach. For more information, in the refuge including a 1.8-mile hike call Long Beach Visitors Bureau (360) across the peninsula to the ocean. Follow 642-2400. Highway 103 north to its end at Leadbet- ter Point State Park.

17 18 Family Exploration

fun For Kids

Adventure for the whole family awaits of the Lewis and Clark National Park and at the Lewis and Clark National and State the four-mile wide Columbia River. AHistorical Parks and other regional at- At Cape Disappointment, the recently tractions. From sandy shores to rain- remodeled Lewis and Clark Interpretive forests, the park is all about hands-on Center is perched on a cliff 160 feet above explorations and fun. Learn how to pack the mouth of the Columbia River and a canoe, walk through a fort and trade tells the story of the Corps of Discovery’s with re-enactors, explore a Clatsop In- journey to the Pacifi c Ocean. Its interac- dian longhouse, and watch salt makers at tive child-friendly exhibits such as pack- work. Follow in the footsteps of the Corps ing a canoe, a treasure hunt and learning of Discovery as you hike one about the Corps wintering of the many trails, view wild- over at Fort Clatsop are fun life and see native plants as experiences for the whole recorded by the expedition. family.

WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO DO You might consider start- At Fort Clatsop, rangers in ing your Lewis and Clark buckskin costumes give dem- adventure at the Astoria Col- onstrations on muzzle loading umn on Coxcomb Hill. Th e and shooting, hide tanning 164-step historical column and candle making. Visit the was built in 1926 and depicts canoe landing at the site and important events in the histo- consider adding a short walk ry of Astoria. At the top of the on one of the nearby trails. column, you can view much Take a break inside the visi-

19 tors center, which features fi lms, a book- store with children’s books and games More Great and other displays. Fort Stevens State Park was once the Family Fun site of a bustling Clatsop Indian village and later, the primary military defense City Parks & Recreation installation at the mouth of the Columbia • Tapiola Play Park, Astoria River. A traditional Clatsop long house • Astoria Aquatics Center, Astoria exhibit at Fort Stevens off ers a glimpse at tribal life. Th e park also off ers easy hiking • Warrenton Community Center Park, Warrenton trails where you can see wildlife or stop and have a picnic. Two swimming lakes • Broadway Park, Seaside and the beach provide a variety of activi- • Sunset Pool, Seaside ties for outdoor fun. If you’re planning • City Park, Cannon Beach an overnight stay, consider reserving a cozy yurt at the Fort Stevens Yurt Vil- Museums lage. Th ese heated sleeping quarters can • World Kite Museum, Long Beach accommodate families and large groups. • Cranberry Museum, Long Beach In Astoria, walk the four-mile River- • Ilwaco Heritage Museum, Ilwaco walk from the Port of Astoria to the East • Columbia River Maritime Museum, End Mooring Basin. Th e paved walkway Astoria is perfect for a family stroll, or a bike • Astoria Children’s Museum, Astoria ride. It’s fl at and features great views of • Flavel House, Astoria the Columbia River and the surrounding • Heritage Museum, Astoria area. Th e 17th Street Dock is home to two • Astoria Uppertown Firefi ghters active US Coast Guard cutters and the Museum, Astoria Lightship Columbia. Th e historic Astoria • Seaside Historical Museum, Seaside trolley runs seasonally along the water- front and tours the city. Other Attactions Th e Long Beach Discovery Trail stretch- • Seaside Aquarium, Seaside es eight miles from Ilwaco, Washington • Gateway to Discovery through Cape Disappointment State Park Natural History Center, Seaside north to Long Beach. Portions of the trail • Skamokawa Kayak Center, Skamokawa are open to bikes with segments great for • Salmon Trail, Willapa National Wild- families, walkers and strollers. life Refuge Headquarters near Ilwaco Junior Ranger Programs Want to take your trip to a new level? Join the National Park Service Junior Ranger program. Junior Rangers help people protect and learn about the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. The fun program gives children the opportunity to learn about the park and can then share their knowledge with family and friends. After being sworn in, junior rangers receive a certifi cate and badge. To join, complete the list of activities on the free handout available at Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. To learn about the WebRanger program, visit www.nps.gov/webranger. 20 Wildlife & Nature

Discover a Wildlife wonderland

Th e Lewis and Clark National and lapa Bay on the , State Historical Parks are in a region with Fort Stevens State Park and Ecola State Tremarkable natural areas off ering access Park are all rewarding locations for bird to a wide variety of wildlife. Herds of elk watchers. Just south of Ecola State Park meander through thick coastal rainfor- in Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock off ers est and grassy meadows. Th e beaches and the northwest’s most accessible location coastal estuaries off er some of the world’s to view nesting tuft ed puffi ns each spring best bird watching. Along rocky shores at and summer. On the north end of Can- the water’s edge, tide pools are fi lled with non Beach, off shore rocks are home to colorful creatures including sea stars, crowded colonies of tens of thousands of anemones, hermit crabs and limpets. common murres during the summer. In Twice each year, more than 20,000 gray addition to throngs of gulls, bird watch- whales can be seen migrating just off the ers on beaches in the region can watch Pacifi c shores. pelicans fl ying just above the waves and diving into the seas, soaring Caspian BIRD WATCHING terns and fl ocks of sandpipers scurry- Beaches, estuaries and woodlands pro- ing on the sands. Forests and woodlands vide habitat for a huge variety of resident are also habitat for dozens of varieties of and migrating birds. Magnifi cent birds birds including woodpeckers, humming- of prey including bald eagles, peregrine birds and endangered species such as the falcons and osprey are frequently seen marbled murrelet. throughout the region. Some of the most active bird watching locations include the TIDEPOOLS coastal bays and estuaries, where resi- Where the rocky coastline touches dent birds are oft en joined by huge fl ocks the sea, a unique environment is formed of wintering or migrating birds. Wil- known as the intertidal zone. Colorful 21 sea stars cling to rocks, green anemones forest remnants can be found here, as lay open like fl owers and hermits crabs well as preserved habitat for spawning scurry through tidepools. One of the wild salmon and migrating shorebirds. most accessible locations to explore tide For more information about the Willapa pools is at the base of Haystack Rock in NWR Complex, call (360) 484-3482. Cannon Beach. Th e Lewis and Clark National Wild- life Refuge is a chain of approximately WHALE WATCHING 20 islands located along 27 miles of Each spring and winter, more than the Columbia River upstream toward 20,000 gray whales migrate along the Skamokawa, Washington. Th e refuge coast of Oregon and Washington. Th eir includes 35,000 acres of islands, bars, mud tell-tale spouts make them easy to spot fl ats and tidal marshes. Th e Julia Butler from the shore at locations such as Cape Hansen Refuge, located in southwest Disappointment, Fort Stevens and Ecola Washington along the Columbia River, State Park. During the peak of the mi- was established to preserve habitat for grating seasons, volunteers from “Whale the endangered Columbian white-tailed Watching Spoken Here” are at these loca- deer. You can learn more about the Lewis tions to assist in spotting whales and off er & Clark and interpretive information. the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge by calling (360) 795-3915. WILDLIFE REFUGES Th e Twilight Creek Eagle Sanctuary, Several wildlife refuges in the region just east of Astoria off of US Highway off er wildlife viewing opportunities. 30, off ers viewing platforms overlooking Th e Willapa National Wildlife Refuge protected eagle habitats in the marshes encompasses 15,000 acres of tidelands, of Cathlamet Bay. From this location, it’s temperate rainforest, ocean beaches and not uncommon to see dozens of eagles in small streams. Old growth coastal cedar a day.

Ever Heard an Elk Bugle? It was the abundance of food, mainly elk, that convinced the Corps of Discovery to spend the winter on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. Traveling in herds, these magnifi cent creatures are frequently seen throughout the region in meadows and woodlands. The best time to view Roosevelt elk is early morning and early evening from October to April. One of the best places to see Roosevelt elk is at the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area about 22 miles east of Astoria. This is also the best place to hear bulls bugle during mating season in the fall. Herds also frequently graze in the meadows near Fort Clatsop, south of Seaside along US 101 and in Ecola State Park. 22 Travel Planner

Pacifi c Transit North County (360) 875-9418 South County (360) 642-9418 www.pacifi ctransit.org Serving the north and south Pacifi c County com- munities in Washington including Aberdeen, Bay Center, Chinook, Ilwaco, Long Beach, Nahcotta, Naselle, Ocean Park, Oysterville, South Bend, Surf- side and Raymond. Astoria Riverfront Trolley (503) 325-6311 Trolley runs between the Port of Astoria and the East Mooring Basin along four miles of Columbia riverfront. CLIMATE Th e Pacifi c Northwest coast features a mild mari- time climate. Average summer temperatures range from approximately 51°F (10C) to 70°F (19C). Sum- GETTING HERE mer is the driest season of the year with just over one inch of precipitation in July on average. Winter By Automobile off ers temperatures which average approximately Driving time to the lower Columbia Pacifi c region 50°F (10C) to 36°F (2.5C) and is the wettest and the is approximately four hours from and two windiest season of the year. Precipitation averages hours from Portland. slightly more than 10 inches per month in December and January. Oregon Road Conditions 1-800-977-6368 (inside Oregon) (503) 588-2941 (outside Oregon) WHAT TO WEAR AT THE COAST www.tripcheck.com Th e northwest coast is fun to explore in any weather and any weather is what you’ll experience during Washington Road Conditions your stay! Be sure to bring rubber boots and rain (800) 695-7623 gear to splash around in so you can enjoy the beaches Weather Information even drenched in our liquid sunshine. Rain jackets (503) 861-2722 or ponchos with hoods are best. Summer weather oft en has early morning fog and warm sunny af- By Bus ternoons. Temperatures during the fall and winter Amtrak (800) USA-RAIL months are moderate but can be wet and windy with Bus service from Portland. occasional winter storms (the most exciting time to be on the coast!) GETTING AROUND Sunset Empire Transit District PARKS INFORMATION (503) 861-7433, (800) 776-6406 www.ridethebus.org Lewis & Clark National Park Serves Ilwaco, Astoria, Warrenton, Hammond, Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Rd, Astoria Gearhart, Seaside, Cannon Beach and areas in be- (503) 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi tween. The Bus: Service is off ered throughout Clat- sop County year-round by Sunset Empire Transit Oregon State Parks District. Call for the most current bus information. (800) 551-6949, www.oregonstateparks.org Park Shuttle: A new national park schedule will With parks located on the coast, in the mountains, be in eff ect June 12 through September 4, 2006. Th is valleys and high desert, visitors can experience the route will run through Fort Stevens, Fort Clatsop vast reaches of Oregon during the day, and cozy up and the trailhead at Sunset Beach. Th e schedule will in a rustic cabin or yurt at night. Explore various run between 9:45 am and 4:45 pm Monday through hiking trails, visit compelling historic sites and Saturday. Cannon Beach Shuttle: Provides free discover cultural stories both past and present. Call transportation between all areas of Cannon Beach 1-800-452-5687 for campsite reservations. and Tolovana Park. 23 OREGON / ASTORIA & WARRENTON

Lightship Columbia on the Astoria riverfront. Inset: Shipwrecked Peter Iredale in Fort Stevens State Park.

splendor and they are now a central part of the ac- tive downtown Astoria scene. During the summer, Astoria & a bustling outdoor Sunday market brings families to the downtown area to buy local produce, fl owers Warrenton and handcraft ed items, to try some ethnic food or sometimes just to socialize. Astoria is the oldest United States settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Following the expedition Warrenton, just south of Astoria, is home to Fort of Lewis and Clark in 1805, it became an important Stevens State Park and Fort Clatsop as well as trading outpost for the lucrative fur trade, then fi sh- numerous other historical and recreational attrac- ing and logging followed. Astoria has grown up, yet tions. Fort Clatsop features displays and fi lms in the city retains its Victorian charm. the visitors center detailing the saga of the Lewis and Clark explorers, while historical interpreters One of the best ways to explore Astoria is to park in period costume assume the roles of expedition along the riverfront and walk a part of the fi ve-mile members and demonstrate winter wilderness sur- river walk that’s also vival skills at the fort. Th e town’s quiet atmosphere perfect for bikes and includes marinas, campgrounds, commercial and strollers. A restored charter fi shing operations, public moorage and a waterfront trolley boat launch. Beaches, rivers and the estuary provide also runs along the excellent observation points for watching birds and riverfront. Old wa- other wildlife. terfront piers and canneries have been VISITOR INFORMATION transformed with a mix of restaurants and shops waiting to be explored. Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Watch barking sea lions lounging on the docks 111 W Marine Dr (PO Box 176), Astoria, OR 97103 while freighters cruise the river. Explore the region’s (503) 325-6311, (800) 875-6807 unique history by visiting the Columbia River www.oldoregon.com Maritime Museum, the Clatsop County Historical [email protected] Society’s Flavel House Museum, Heritage Museum End of the Lewis and Clark trail where the Columbia and Firefi ghters Museum. Other attractions include meets the Pacifi c. Th e area of Astoria and Warrenton the Astoria Column and self-guided tours of Vic- is a signifi cant historic region. Attractions include torian homes. Ft. Clatsop Ft. Stevens, riverfront trails, trolley rides and more. Sections of the downtown area have been refur- bished and revitalized. Th e old Liberty Th eater and Warrenton Visitors Center Hotel Elliott have been restored to their former Hwy 101, Youngs Bay Plaza 25 OREGON / ASTORIA & WARRENTON ATTRACTIONS Clark National Historical Park. Limited edition items, Native American craft s, children’s corner Astoria Downtown Historic Association and much more to explore. www.astoriadowntown.com Fort Stevens State Park Historical Area Explore Astoria’s historic waterfront and downtown Hammond (503) 861-2000 district where you can ride the Old 300 Trolley, www.visitft stevens.com, [email protected] visit the Astoria Column, Liberty Theatre, the Explore Oregon’s military history at the mouth of Flavel House Museum, the Uppertown Firefi ghters the Columbia River. Stroll through the rose garden, Museum, the Heritage Museum and the Sunday shop at the museum store and take a tour of the fort Market. Enjoy waterfront dining, indulge your and underground batteries. Living history programs taste for a micro-brew or a day spa, shop for fi ne are also available. art, unique clothing, beautiful jewelry, one of a kind gift s or your dream vacation condominium. LODGING Come experience this uniquely Oregon vacation Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites destination. 204 W Marine Dr (503) 325-6222, (888) 898-6222 Columbia River Maritime Museum www.astoriahie.com Columbia riverfront lodging suited for business 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria (503) 325-2323 and leisure travelers alike. Off ering magnifi cent www. cmm.org panoramic views and warm, cozy fi replaces. Explore Where history meets the future. World-class collec- the waterfront by riding the trolley to downtown tion of artifacts, exhibits & special programs. Ad- Astoria. mission includes a tour of the lightship Columbia, the last seagoing lighthouse serving the west coast. Hotel Elliott Open daily from 9:30am-5pm. 357 12th St (503) 325-2222, (877) 378-1924 www.hotelelliott.com Fort Clatsop Historical Association In the heart of the National Historic District you’ll 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, (503) 861-2471 fi nd luxurious rooms and suites overlooking the www.FortClatsopBookstore.com city and the Columbia River. Close to shops, res- New expanded museum store off ers learning and taurants, museums and the river walk. Cigar room fun for everyone with your visit to the Lewis and and wine bar.

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Explore Oregon’s Military History at FORT STEVENS STATE PARK • Military Museum & Gift Shop OPEN • Memorial Rose Garden YEAR ROUND • Living History Programs $3 State Park Day • Guided & Self-Guided Tours Use Fee • Underground Batteries 503-861-2000 Fort Stevens State Park Hammond, Oregon Museum Store Website: www.visitftstevens.com

27 OREGON / SEASIDE & CANNON BEACH beachfront. Ecola State Park features hiking trails and stunning views of the town, the Pacifi c Ocean, Haystack Rock and the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Th e park is also a prime spot for bird watching, picnics and whale watching. VISITOR INFORMATION Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce 2nd & Spruce, PO Box 64 Cannon Beach, OR 97110 (503) 436-2623 Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. LODGING Hallmark Resort Cannon 1400 S. Hemlock, (503) 436-1566, 888-448-4449 www.hallmarkinns.com Oceanfront resort facility featuring suites and Beach rooms with views of Haystack Rock, balconies, Cannon Beach, located just south of Seaside, is fi replaces, in-room spas and kitchenettes. Indoor where art takes center stage. Galleries, artists’ recreation center and on-call massage therapy. Business services, meeting and convention facili- studios, shopping and dining opportunities dot ties and complimentary high-speed internet access Hemlock, the main street. Dominating the seascape available. At our Newport Hallmark Resort, enjoy is the massive basalt monolith Haystack Rock ris- oceanfront guestrooms and staterooms available ing 235 feet, and the smaller sea stacks known as with spectacular views, balconies, fi replaces, two- the Needles. Tide pool exploring and bird watch- person spas and mini galleys. Room service from ing opportunities abound on this long stretch of Georgie’s Beachside Grill. Seaside Over 150 years ago, Seaside became Oregon’s fi rst beach resort. Since then it has only gained in popularity. Th e historic promenade (the prom) is a two-mile walkway along the beachfront, off ering spots to enjoy the views of the Pacifi c Ocean and Tillamook Head. Attractions include the Lewis and Clark Salt Works, the Seaside Museum, the Seaside Aquarium, arcades, bumper cars and an Seaside’s oceanfront promenade. old-fashioned carousel. You can rent a kayak and paddle the or hike the Tillamook Head trailhead. Th e Aquarium is a true landmark and many generations of visitors have enjoyed the VISITOR INFORMATION frolicking seals. Th e Gateway to Discovery Natural History Center on Highway 101 North is a great Seaside Visitor’s Bureau place to learn about Oregon’s natural, cultural and 7 N Roosevelt, (503) 738-3097, (888) 306-2326 historic resources, see exhibits on coastal Native www.seasideor.com, [email protected] Americans and you can stroll the short nature trail. Oregon’s first beach resort has been a favorite Aft er extensive renovation, the revitalized Gilbert destination for getaways, family fun and outdoor district in Seaside’s downtown now has shops and adventures for over 150 years. The spectacular fi ne dining on Broadway, the main street leading Oregon Coast off ers something for everyone in the to the classic automobile turnaround, and on the family. Build sandcastles, visit the aquarium, stroll eastern side of the river. Located just north of Seaside the oceanfront promenade or just marvel at the view in the tiny community of Gearhart is Gearhart Golf from the classic automobile turnaround where the Links, the oldest golf course in the western United Lewis & Clark statue marks the “turnaround “ of States. Gearhart is also home to several unique and their journey west. Enjoy great shopping, restau- historic buildings that have been recorded with rants and the history of Lewis & Clark. Seaside is the state. more than just a day at the beach! 28 29 30 WASHINGTON / LONG BEACH PENINSULA

View from North Head in Cape Disappoinment State Park. Inset: Ilwaco harbor boats.

Nearby, Cape Disappointment State Park features Ilwaco old growth forest hiking trails, shoreline paths and two historic lighthouses. One path closely follows At the Long Beach Peninsula’s southern end, lies the route taken by Captain Clark in November Ilwaco, a town built around Baker Bay. Historically, of 1805 as he explored Cape Disappointment and this was a signifi cant site for trade with the local the Long Beach Peninsula. Th e Lewis and Clark Chinook Indians, whether traders came by land Interpretive Center features Lewis and Clark ex- or sea. Trade continues, though in a little diff erent hibits and displays highlighting the contributions fashion. Th e Ilwaco waterfront is now an active place of Native Americans to the eff orts of the explorers. with fi ne dining, casual restaurants, art galleries and Th e Ilwaco Heritage Museum features maritime shops. A wide range of activities and events include history, a working model of the Columbia River visits from tall ships to estuary and information on the Chinook tribe and art walks to hot rod runs. early area settlers. From May through Sep- tember, people come VISITOR INFORMATION to the Saturday market looking for fresh pro- Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau duce, handicrafts and 3914 Pacifi c, Seaview, WA 98644 (800) 451-2542, (360) 642-2400 other items, and there www.funbeach.com is plenty of parking. Th e The perfect getaway begins on the Long Beach waterfront still retains Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean, old growth its fi shing village atmosphere, with seafood stores, forests and the mighty Columbia River come canneries, charter fi shing and boats galore. together. Walk a boardwalk through the dunes, 31 WASHINGTON / ILWACO bike Discovery Trail, see the view from the top of a ATTRACTIONS lighthouse, enjoy the sunset over the ocean, stroll through historic neighborhoods, and dine at the City of Ilwaco source where seafood and fresh food are off ered up 120 First Ave N, Ilwaco, WA 98624, (360) 642-3145 daily. Discovery awaits you here! www.ilwacowashington.com www.funbeach.com www.bakerbayrace.com Stroll the Port of Ilwaco,Wa., an authentic fi shing village fi lled with art galleries, restaurants, canner- ies and shops, and enjoy our Saturday Market. Take a fi shing charter or a Lewis & Clark Guided River Tour along the lower Columbia River. Th e whole year is fi lled with exciting events such as the Loyalty Days and Children’s Parade, our “Feel the Th under” fi reworks display, kayak races, Waterfront festivals, and our interesting Heritage Museum. Ilwaco and the picturesque Port have something for everyone. REAL ESTATE Discovery Heights Ilwaco, WA, www.discoveryheights.com Coastal Ridge at Discovery Heights Ilwaco, WA (877) 807-4343 www.CoastalRidge.com [email protected] Exquisite lifestyle homesites and townhomes in a gated community high above the cliff s of Ilwaco. Panoramic views of the beaches, Columbia River Cape Disappointment Lighthouse estuary, Olympic Mountains and Pacifi c Ocean.

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Whale skeleton on Discovery Trail in Long Beach. Below: Kite fl ying on the beach.

Th ere are 28 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach to explore between these two points. Enjoy the 8.3 mile Long Beach Discovery Trail, a paved coastal pathway stretch- Long Beach marks the northernmost point reached ing from Ilwaco to Long Beach, which retraces the by Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery, steps the explorers took on their historic journey. however, it doesn’t stop there. Th e Long Beach Pen- Th e city of Long Beach now caters to walkers and insula stretches from Cape Disappointment on the kite-fliers, with a half-mile boardwalk offering south to Leadbetter Point State Park on the north. ocean views, interpretive displays and picnic sites. Explore the paved Long Beach Dune Trail and en- joy more than two miles of delicate vegetation and burgeoning wildlife. Attractions include the World Kite Museum, the Cranberry Museum, fi ne dining and casual restaurants, art galleries, shops, arcades and bumper cars. VISITOR INFORMATION Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau 3914 Pacifi c, Seaview, WA 98644 (800) 451-2542, (360) 642-2400 www.funbeach.com The perfect getaway begins on the Long Beach Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean, old growth forests and the mighty Columbia River come together. Walk a boardwalk through the dunes, bike Discovery Trail, see the view from the top of a lighthouse, enjoy the sunset over the ocean, stroll

33 WASHINGTON / LONG BEACH through historic neighborhoods, and dine at the source where seafood and fresh food are off ered up daily. Discovery awaits you here! ATTRACTIONS World Kite Museum 303 Sid Snyder Dr (360) 642-4020 www.worldkitemuseum.com An amazing place! Come and discover the fascinat- ing history of kites at the only American Museum dedicated exclusively to the history, art and sport world kite museum of kites worldwide. Open Daily, Memorial Day- 303 Sid Snyder Dr • Long Beach, WA Labor Day; Friday-Monday, September-May. Hours (360) 642-4020 • www.worldkitemuseum.com 11am-5pm. Peninsula Cooperative Advertisers www.funbeach.com Come enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Long Beach where you will fi nd family fun activities all year long. Join us for Summer Fest, Cranberry Festival, Rod Dock Crabbing at the Run to the End of the World, Lewis & Clark Ocean Bait & Tackle mouth of the in View, Santa Claus Comes to Town, the Blue Grass Marina & Store Nehalem River Festival, Loyalty Days and the Surf Perch Derby. We RV Park OPEN YEAR-ROUND have great restaurants, ocean-view lodging, art gal- Boat Rentals leries, shops and arcades. Long Beach is the perfect Ferry Service 27550 Hwy 101 N vacation destination for the explorer in you. Live Crab, ROCKAWAY BEACH Shellfi sh (503) 368-5746 & Salmon Fishing www.jettyfi shery.com

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