https://www.nps.gov/lewi News releases from Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fungus-that-causes-white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-detected-for-first-time-in-oregon.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in Clatsop County. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fungus-that-causes-white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-detected-for-first-time-in-oregon.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hometown-tourism-days-be-a-tourist-in-your-own-hometown.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:52:00 EST Are you a local to Pacific or Clatsop County? Come enjoy a day outside! https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hometown-tourism-days-be-a-tourist-in-your-own-hometown.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/bats-spiders-owls-oh-my-2024.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:16:00 EST Join us on Friday, October 25th, for a special nighttime event! Bring a flashlight and wear your costume as you learn about creatures of the night. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/bats-spiders-owls-oh-my-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/oregon-black-pioneers-exhibit-at-fort-clatsop-visitor-center.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:07:00 EST Between 1840 and 1870, Oregon’s government passed laws excluding Black people from rights afforded to white settlers. Despite this, a small number of Black Americans settled or remained in Oregon. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/oregon-black-pioneers-exhibit-at-fort-clatsop-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fishing-for-healthy-waterways.htm Fri, 17 May 2024 10:31:00 EST A free educational fishing event will take place on June 1st, 2024, from 9am to 1 pm at Netul Landing. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fishing-for-healthy-waterways.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/be-a-tourist-in-your-own-hometowns.htm Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:02:00 EST Hometown Tourism Day offers lots of unique opportunities for locals to access local sites for a discount or free. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/be-a-tourist-in-your-own-hometowns.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-north-coast-salmon-and-trout-habitat-snorkel-surveys.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:22:00 EST Do you know exactly where salmon and trout grow up in Oregon’s north coast streams? Join us as we kick off this year’s Nature Matters speaker series to explore the North Coast Watershed Association’s (NCWA) work this summer with partners at the Necanicum Watershed Council, and Bio-Surveys LLC to conduct the first ever snorkel surveys of 300 plus miles of streams from Necarney to Gnat Creek. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-north-coast-salmon-and-trout-habitat-snorkel-surveys.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/bsoom-2023.htm Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:29:00 EST BSOOM 2023 special event news release, come join us for a night time. special event! https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/bsoom-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/mad-about-bats.htm Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:46:00 EST Come and join us for a 30-minute comedy circus for all ages to learn about bats and their importance through juggling, lasso work, puppetry, and more. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/mad-about-bats.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-clatsop-visitor-center-remodel.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:12:00 EST The Visitor Center at Fort Clatsop is under remodel starting Jan. 16. Operation hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will not be impacted but visitors will be rerouted to enter the Visitor Center through side doors. Visitors are asked to follow all signage. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-clatsop-visitor-center-remodel.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-drivers-of-change-in-rocky-intertidal-communities.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:34:00 EST The 7 p.m. presentation takes place March 24 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom. The free event is open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. to purchase dinner or beverages at the Fort George before the event. The Lovell Showroom is at limited capacity of 50 people.  https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-drivers-of-change-in-rocky-intertidal-communities.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/klahowya-fire-starting.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:47:00 EST Monday, March 21 from 10-2 p.m. Ranger Izzy will be offering a session on fires and candles as part of the park’s Klahowya Youth Volunteer program. The session is one of five living history workshops to be held this spring, with participants agreeing to demonstrate their new skills later during public sessions at the park. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/klahowya-fire-starting.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-nature-matters-estuary-habitat.htm Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:07:00 EST February's Virtual Nature Matters will be presented by Kami Ellingson, who will explore the power of water in shaping our Pacific Northwest estuary habitats, their historic conditions, how we have changed these conditions and why it matters. This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place Thursday, February 24th online via Facebook Live which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-nature-matters-estuary-habitat.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count-at-fort-clatsop.htm Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:11:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park invites everyone to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 18 through 21. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count-at-fort-clatsop.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/klahowya-youth-volunteer-program.htm Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:32:00 EST The Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program will be offering a free basket weaving class at the park for youth Monday, Feb. 21. The session is 10-2 p.m. and held indoors and out at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. Masks are required indoors, and social distancing will be practiced. The class is open to high school and high school aged youth who join the park’s Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/klahowya-youth-volunteer-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-nature-matters-coastal-stream-habitat.htm Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:27:00 EST The Nature Matters speaker for January, Conrad Gowell, will share his knowledge on Pacific Northwest Coastal Stream Habitats. This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place Thursday, January 27th online via Facebook Premiere which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-nature-matters-coastal-stream-habitat.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-clatsop-holiday-happenings.htm Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:15:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Dec. 24 and 25. The park will be closed those two days. On Monday through Friday, Dec. 27 through Dec. 31, costumed rangers will be at the Fort Clatsop replica to visit and answer questions. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-clatsop-holiday-happenings.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/december-nature-matters.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:25:00 EST Join us virtually for the next Nature Matters on December 23 at 7 p.m. This free event is online, and can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/december-nature-matters.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/veterans-day-temporary-exhibit.htm Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:27:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is proud to debut a new temporary exhibit honoring Veterans Day in the park Visitor Center exhibit hall. Focused on the US Army Special Forces who retraced the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this exhibit will be available through December 11th. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/veterans-day-temporary-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-in-their-footsteps-captain-george-flavel.htm Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:50:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps” talk will be with Jon Drury. Join us virtually on Sunday, November 21, at 1:00 p.m. at https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-in-their-footsteps-captain-george-flavel.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/bats-spiders-owls-oh-my-2021.htm Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:12:00 EST The 11th annual “Bats, Spiders, Owls – Oh My!” event is Saturday, October 30th, from 11AM to 4PM for anyone who would like to participate!   https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/bats-spiders-owls-oh-my-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-glavich-news-release.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:53:00 EST Nature Matters begins this season with Ecologist Doug Glavich, who will discuss coastal prairies. The free 7 p.m. presentation takes place October 28 online via Facebook Live which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-glavich-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-in-their-footsteps-david-nicandri.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2021 07:58:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps” talk will be with David L. Nicandri on Sunday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m. Join at https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-in-their-footsteps-david-nicandri.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/2021-09-06.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:18:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will kick off a new “In Their Footsteps” season with Jane Kirkpatrick’s “Something Worth Doing” on https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark Sunday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/2021-09-06.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-nature-survival-camp.htm Wed, 12 May 2021 12:33:00 EST Adventure awaits online this summer for young people through Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Astoria, Oregon. We’re taking Nature Survival Camp virtual this summer, in order to be safe, with registration opening May 24. Camp will be July 12th-16th from 9 a.m. to noon. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-nature-survival-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-early-explorers.htm Mon, 03 May 2021 07:14:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is pleased to announce the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. “Early Explorers of the Pacific Northwest – A Long Time Coming” by Robert Heacock. This virtual event will be at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, May 16 https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-early-explorers.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-bird-songs.htm Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:38:00 EST This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place May 13th online via Facebook Live on Fort George Brewery’s Facebook page. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-bird-songs.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/junior-rangerpalooza-2021.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:58:00 EST To celebrate National Park Week, which kicks off Saturday, April 17, as well as getting ready for Junior Ranger Day April 24, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park has seven days of Junior Ranger options for you! https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/junior-rangerpalooza-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-chum-recovery.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:24:00 EST This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place April 8th online via Facebook Live on Fort George Brewery’s Facebook page. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-chum-recovery.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-pacific-slope-prologues-to-lewis-clark.htm Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:44:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. “Pacific Slopes Prologues to Lewis & Clark” by David L. Nicandri. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-pacific-slope-prologues-to-lewis-clark.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historical-park-recruits-for-2021-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:38:00 EST ASTORIA, OR - How would you like to work, learn, play, and serve in a national park? Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2021 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a non-residential work-based education program for young men and women. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-national-historical-park-recruits-for-2021-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-virtual-introduction-to-backyard-owls.htm Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:02:00 EST An “Introduction to Backyard Owls” with Barbara Linnett will be on www.youtube.com/user/Lewisandclarknhp at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Sunday, February 14. This presentation is part of the February 12-15 worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-virtual-introduction-to-backyard-owls.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-eavesdropping-on-the-ocean.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:39:00 EST On February 11th, 2021, Samara Haver will be doing a virtual live talk on the study of ocean sounds on the Fort George Brewery's Facebook page. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-eavesdropping-on-the-ocean.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/end-of-the-stone-age-george-ramsay.htm Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:54:00 EST On Sunday, January 17th Aaron Webster will be presenting “End of the Stone Age: George Ramsay” live on our YouTube page. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/end-of-the-stone-age-george-ramsay.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-oregon-s-lost-sea-otters.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:32:00 EST It is hard to appreciate the cultural importance and ecological significance of a species that disappeared from Oregon’s coastal waters over a century ago. What has the loss of sea otters meant to Oregon’s indigenous peoples? What does their absence mean to the health of nearshore ecosystems? What might be gained from the return of sea otters to Oregon? https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/nature-matters-oregon-s-lost-sea-otters.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-clatsop-outdoor-opportunities.htm Sat, 19 Dec 2020 09:51:00 EST Although the park visitor center is closed the outdoors is still available to be experienced. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-clatsop-outdoor-opportunities.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-the-enlightenment-eighteenth-century-curiosity-about-nation-building-science-exploration-and-jefferson-s-role-in-this-phenomenon.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:39:00 EST On December 20th Fort Clatsop will be hosting the next virtual In Their Footsteps talk live on our Youtube page at 1 PM PST. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/virtual-the-enlightenment-eighteenth-century-curiosity-about-nation-building-science-exploration-and-jefferson-s-role-in-this-phenomenon.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/west-coast-fungi-their-biology-ecology-and-identification.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:41:00 EST The Nature Matters virtual talk on mushrooms in the coastal habitats will be live at 7 P.M. on December 10th. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/west-coast-fungi-their-biology-ecology-and-identification.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hometown-tourism-day.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2020 04:27:00 EST It's easy to take local attractions for granted, on Hometown Tourism Day locals are encouraged to visit, virtually, their local spots. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hometown-tourism-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-layers-of-middle-village-history.htm Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:14:00 EST On November 15th, 2020 our next Virtual In Their Footsteps will be on the history of Middle Village. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-layers-of-middle-village-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/2020-10-18-footsteps-salt.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:23:00 EST The Virtual In Their Footsteps on the saltworks will take place October 18th. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/2020-10-18-footsteps-salt.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/2020-08-20-draft-accessibility-evaluation-plan.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:43:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will hold a virtual public meeting on August 26, 2020 at 2 pm to present the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/2020-08-20-draft-accessibility-evaluation-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-lecture-series.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST In Their Footsteps speaker series is presented on the third Sunday of each month, October through May. These programs are held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/in-their-footsteps-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-to-sea-trail-work-to-commence.htm Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/fort-to-sea-trail-work-to-commence.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/netul-trail-open-after-storm.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST The 1.5-mile Netul River Trail leading south from Fort Clatsop to the Netul Landing has been reopened after the recent winter storm but the Fort to Sea Trail remains closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/netul-trail-open-after-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hurricane-force-winds-close-lewis-and-clark-national-historical-park.htm Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST High winds struck Fort Clatsop and surrounding structures and forest Sunday and Monday, December 2-3, causing damage to several National Park Service buildings and downed many trees. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hurricane-force-winds-close-lewis-and-clark-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/pr-in-their-footsteps.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/pr-in-their-footsteps.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/intheirfootsteps06.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is pleased to announce the 2006-2007 In Their Footsteps: Currents of Change free speakers series. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/intheirfootsteps06.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/news-release-south-clatsop-slough-acquisition.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/news-release-south-clatsop-slough-acquisition.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-saltmakers-return.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Experience history by meeting, talking and trading with the Lewis and Clark Saltmakers as they return to Seaside. The Slatmakers Return takes place August 18-20. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-saltmakers-return.htm https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hazard-fuel-reduction-to-begin-at-fort-clatsop.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Hazard Fuel Reduction To Begin At Fort Clatsop--Work will begin on Thursday, July 13 to begin to reduce hazard fuels, to prevent wildland fire, in and around Fort Clatsop. https://www.nps.gov/lewi/learn/news/hazard-fuel-reduction-to-begin-at-fort-clatsop.htm