Saturday morning we arrived in Astoria,Oregon at the mouth of the Columbia River. First stop was the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Since the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803 this area became a significant port on the west coast, but also one of the most dangerous.
Fort Astoria and the Columbia Port was a significant location involved in the War of 1812 and involved the "North West Company" and "Hudson's Bay Company"
Fort Astoria and the Columbia Port was a significant location involved in the War of 1812 and involved the "North West Company" and "Hudson's Bay Company"
A mock-up display of a coast guard rescue in rough seas.
Location of Fort Astoria.
Lewis and Clarks "Fort Clatsop" winter encampment for the season 1803/04
Disappointment! Southbound on the Oregon coast it was overcast, misty, heavy traffic,
congested and very little view of the shoreline. These pictures were taken from a restricted residential area, no parking etc.
The entire coast lodgings were fully booked. We had to travel an hour inland.
congested and very little view of the shoreline. These pictures were taken from a restricted residential area, no parking etc.
The entire coast lodgings were fully booked. We had to travel an hour inland.
