Field Trips

Diligent Pursuit

Grade Level:
Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Subject:
Math,Science,Social Studies

"Endeavor to make yourself acquainted..." with Fort Clatsop through this self-guided program. It begins with a brief welcome from a park ranger, then enjoy self-guided activities while you visit the park on your own. The previsit packet includes an activity for the visitor center, trails and fort. Your group may join any public programs available as well.

Reservations for self-guided visits should be made as soon as you know you are coming.
Due to the large number of visitors and groups, self-guided school visits are coordinated with the park's Tour Reservations Office. During the school year, group visits are scheduled at least 30 minutes apart, seven (7) days a week. Due to the large volume of requests please provide alternative times and dates.

This self-guided program begins with a brief welcome and orientation from a park ranger followed by the movie "A Clatsop Winter Story" if you choose. Then enjoy self-guided activities while you visit the park on your own in small family sized groups. You will recieve activities in a pre-visit packet upon completion of a reservation. Your group may join any public programs available as well.


 

Chaperone Ratio: 1:10 miming 1:3 maximum

Grades: All

Group Size: Maximum of 80 people, subdivided into groups of 20 or smaller to explore the park.

Time: Available every 30 minutes beginning at 9:00 am. Last program at 3:00 p.m.

Program Dates: Available throughout the week.

Program Length: 2 hours (depending on your interest)

 

To reserve a program

 
  1.  Once you have tentatively selected a program and first-choice, second-choice and third-choice dates, please complete the reservation and fee waiver form. Consult the section below on how to fill this form out.
  2. Send the form at least 4 weeks in advance of your anticipated field trip date attached to e-mail to lewi_education@nps.gov, or mail to: 

Lewis & Clark National Historical Park
Attn: Education Team
92343 Fort Clatsop Rd Astoria, OR 97103

Reservation Form Guidelines

The Reservation Form is separated out into 5 distinct sections.

Section 1 is required by all applicants for educational programs. Fill out every box as thoroughly as possible.

Section 2 is for all standard field trips to the park site. This includes Me and My Park, Life at the Fort, Class of Discovery, and the self guided Diligent Pursuit. Please fill out all fields as thoroughly as possible, using the program names listed above for the Program or Subject Requested/Self-Guided field.

Section 3 is for special circumstances that allow a ranger to come and visit your class room. Please contact us at lewi_education@nps.gov for inquiries.

Section 4 is for long distance and virtual field trips. Please contact us at lewi_education@nps.gov for inquiries.

Section 5 is the Academic Fee Waiver. This is only necessary if your school group will have students aged 16 and over involved. If this is the case please fill out Section 5 with all relevant information.

Last updated: September 19, 2023