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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park OR,WA

Lat, Long: 46.21178735, -123.9638583

Designation: National Historical Park

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 in the footsteps of the explorers and have an adventure in history.

Weather:

We see an average of 70 inches of rain a year and we are 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. During the 106 days the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1806 it rained all but 12 days and they saw the sun 6 times. While we are usually not so dreary make sure to prepare for rain or shine.

Directions:

The main site of Fort Clatsop is located south of Astoria just over Youngs Bay, east of the town of Warrenton, and approximately 14 miles north of Seaside. Our satellite sites include: Netul Landing, located 1.25 miles south of the main Fort Clatsop site. Middle Village, located on the 101 left off the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Dismal Nitch, located on the 401 right off the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The Salt Works, located off the Lewis and Clark Way in Seaside, Oregon. Keep an eye out for brown signs.

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Address/Contact:

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Astoria, US, 97103

Phone: 5038612471

Email: LEWI_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A fifty foot square wooden fort surrounded by tall trees in a forest.A wooden rectangular sign reading Fort Clatsop eclipsing a wide one story building and flag poleA wooden sign standing as a tall rectangle, the words Fort Clatsop carved of wood placed on it.Looking directly down a short railed bridge towards a calm river surrounded by leafless trees.The front end of a canoe on a river, the water still and reflecting large trees and clouds.Paddlers in warm-colored kayaks cluster along the grassy banks of a river's side channel.