Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Commemorates the Lewis and Clark Expedition at the Columbia River mouth.
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Where it is
Coordinates: 46°08′02″N 123°52′37″W (46.1340, -123.8770) · Open in OpenStreetMap
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The Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, commemorates the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The park, which includes both federal and state lands, is administered cooperatively by the National Park Service and the states of Oregon and Washington. It was dedicated on November 12, 2004, and features a replica of Fort Clatsop, where the Corps of Discovery camped during the winter of 1805–1806.
Oregon State Parks
Ecola State Park was the site of the Corps of Discovery's 1806 trek over difficult terrain to see a beached whale; it offers hiking trails through old-growth forest and beaches, with views of Haystack Rock and the Needles. Fort Stevens, a 3700 acre park, was the Oregon component of the three-fort Harbor Defense Command area at the Columbia River mouth. Sunset Beach, the terminus of the Fort To Sea Trail from Fort Clatsop, provides direct Pacific Ocean access and expansive views from Cape Disappointment to Tillamook Head.
Washington State Parks
Cape Disappointment State Park, formerly Fort Canby State Park, is a 1882 acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula with 27 miles of ocean beach, two lighthouses, an interpretive center, hiking trails, and Fort Canby remains; its historic district was listed on the National Register on August 15, 1975. Fort Columbia State Park, at 593 acres, preserves a coastal artillery post with an interpretive center on fort and regional history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lewis and Clark National Historical Park?
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is located in Clatsop County, Oregon and Pacific County, Washington, USA.
When was Lewis and Clark National Historical Park founded?
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park was founded on May 29, 1958.
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Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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