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Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Astoria

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Step back in time to the age of exploration at Fort Clatsop National Memorial, a replica of the encampment used by Lewis and Clark during their expedition to North America's Pacific Coast. Visit the site of the explorers' log facility through the winter months of 1805 and 1806, and learn about their role in the development of the region through historical recreations and displays documenting their trek. Swing by the visitor center to see exhibits featuring period clothes, tools, dioramas, and interpretive videos related to the journey and the expedition's time in the area. You can also wander the grounds and the nearby nature trails to get out and about in the dense surrounding forest. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Fort Clatsop National Memorial and many more Astoria attractions: make an itinerary online using Klarna Trips Astoria tour planner.

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By Roberta H

It was too wet to take the the trail to the actual site. But on a cold, wet day I wouldn't have picked this site to spend the winter, but I'm not Lewis and Clark.

It was too wet to take the the trail to the actual site. But on a cold, wet day I wouldn't have picked this site to spend the winter, but I'm not Lewis and Clark. more »
By hike-n-xcski

Recreation of Lewis and Clark expedition’s winter fort. Exhibits about the expedition, the area and local native tribes. Gives good insight into the expedition.

Recreation of Lewis and Clark expedition’s winter fort. Exhibits about the expedition, the area and local native tribes. Gives good insight into the expedition. more »
By Charles H

Great talk by the ranger on staff and the building were well done. You could really get a feel for the pioneers that were with Lewis and Clark. We were on a river cruise and the bus took us to the..... more

Great talk by the ranger on staff and the building were well done. You could really get a feel for the pioneers that were with Lewis and Clark. We were on a river cruise and the bus took us to the..... more »