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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
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.

 
Ranger in flat hat

Summer Park Positions for Students

Are you a student looking for a job? Have you ever wanted a job with the National Park Service? Join us for the "How to apply for federal jobs" workshop on February 9, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. Learn how to write a competitive federal resume and search for other available positions. 

Student positions available at Lewis and Clark NHP more...

 
Black Capped Chickadee

Great Backyard Bird Count

15th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count:
February 17 through 20, 2012 come to Fort Clatsop and join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Over the weekend you can hunt for the elusive pink heron, count and discover birds, create bird crafts, or just go birdy and get your face painted.

In Their Footsteps Lecture Series:
On February 19, 2012 join wildlife biologist Deborah Jaques for "Brown Pelicans in the Pacific Northwest." Jaques will be discussing the history of brown pelicans occurrence in the Columbia River region, the general ecology of the species, and current pelican research.

 
Journal Writing close up hand

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Nature Matters - Where Nature and Culture Intersect:
Explore your inner caveman (or cavewoman) by connecting with skills your stone-age ancestors would recognize. Join Aaron Webster from the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, for "Primitive Skills for Postmodern People" on February 16, 2012 at Fort George Brewer + Public House.

Youth Nature Writing Contest
Calling all 9-12 high school students! Here is your chance to write a true story about a phenomenal hike. This year's topic is: "Tales from the Trail: A Hiker's Story."

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A young visitor discovers the explorer George Drouillard

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Sites

Fort Clatsop
Fort to Sea Trail
Dismal Nitch
Station Camp
Salt Works
Netul Landing

 
 

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92343 Fort Clatsop Road
Astoria, OR 97103-9197

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Phone

Headquarters
(503) 861-2471

Visitor Information
(503) 861-2471 ext. 214

Fax

(503) 861-2585

Climate

During the 106 days the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1806 it rained all but 12 days and 6 days were sunny. We are not always so dreary, but we do see an average of 70 inches of rain a year and the Cape Disappointment unit is the foggiest location in the Lower 48 states. Summer months are usually nice with days ranging from 55-70 degrees. Winters are wet and mild, usually 40-55 degrees.
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Sacagawea

Did You Know?
How do you pronounce Sacagawea's name? Lewis' rendition of it as "Sah ca gah we a" is fine. The accent is on the second syllable as in "Chicago".

Last Updated: February 02, 2012 at 17:55 MST

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