• A young visitor talks with a ranger at the front gate of Fort Clatsop

    Lewis and Clark

    National Historical Park OR,WA

Your Adventure in History

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the Native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers.

The Park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast. Follow the explorer's footsteps and have an adventure in history.

Features

  • Hand with quill pen writing in Captain Lewis' journal.

    And the Winners Are...

    Check out the winning essays for the 2012 Youth Nature Writing Contest. Theme: "Tales from the Trail"

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  • Suvival Camp campers celebrate in their debri hut.

    Get Outside! Two fun summer camps!

    Nature Survival Camp July 16-20, for kids entering 7th & 8th grades. Nature Adventure Camp July 23-27, for kids entering 4th, 5th & 6th grades.

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  • Woman hiking

    Picture Yourself at Lewis and Clark

    National Park Week: April 21-29. Free admission, so get out and have some fun - like we did in this video.

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  • Bow of a canoe floating over the water reflecting the shore and sky

    Floating on the River

    Hop in a kayak and join a ranger for a paddle on the Lewis and Clark River. Ranger led paddle begin July 1, 2012. Reservation accepted May 1, 2012.

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Did You Know?

Did you know?

Sergeant Patrick Gass wrote that of the 106 days they were at Fort Clatsop it rained all but 12, and of the 12 dry days, only 6 were sunny.