Mike and I visited the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park and we got a sense of the wilderness that Native Americans, traders, explorers, pioneers and military personnel experienced in the early days of exploration and settlement of the region along the mouth of the Columbia River. We really enjoyed the natural beauty of the historic setting.
The site is named for Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who began an expedition in 1804 to explore lands west of the Mississippi River acquired by the United States via the Louisiana Purchase. Their team was known as the Corps of Volunteers for Northwest Discovery and includes Sacagawea’s incredible assistance.
One of the key places to see in the park is the Fort Clatsop National Memorial, a replica of the camp where the members of the corps stayed during the winter of 1805. Inside the visitor center and museum, there is extensive information.
There is a Lewis and Clark River Trail to Netul Landing, similar to the approach paths and methods the corps used to reach the area.
Park rangers conducted many informative activities at the park, appearing in costumes representing period dress. Some of the demonstrations included games like family feud, crafting candles, using quill pens and making fires.
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