Port of Skamania County - Lewis and Clark Trail Experience

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lat: 45.691354 long: -121.8836519

The Stevenson Shoreline includes several parks which offer beautiful unobstructed waterfront views of the Columbia River. Bob’s Beach, Teo Park, Pebble Beach and Waggle/Lava Beach provide the opportunity to watch windsurfers and kite-boarders or just enjoy an afternoon at the river. There are picnic areas with tables, restrooms, and ample parking. Some of the waterfront paths have benches where you can sit and watch a passing barge or take in the waterfront. With direct access to the water for boating via the boat landing and dock, you can be on the water in a short time. There are several short unpaved walking trails that take you over Kanaka Creek to Pebble Beach. It’s also only a short walk to Stevenson’s main street and a variety of shops, breweries, and eateries. Skamania Waterfront Industrial Park is home to Backwoods Brewing, Jester & Judge Cider, and Skunk Brothers Distillery and Tasting Room as well as Clark & Lewie’s Travelers Restaurant and Saloon.

Boat Launch

Boat Launch

View from a cruise ship

View from a cruise ship

View of a cruise ship

View of a cruise ship

Sky during storm - looking to Bridge of the Gods

Sky during storm - looking to Bridge of the Gods

View of the Columbia River Stern-wheeler passing by Bob's Beach

View of the Columbia River Stern-wheeler passing by Bob's Beach

View of a windsurfer from the walking path –

View of a windsurfer from the walking path –

View of windsurfer

View of windsurfer

An afternoon in the park

An afternoon in the park

Historical marker

Historical marker

Entry to Stevenson Landing

Entry to Stevenson Landing

Waterfront Path

Waterfront Path

Waterfront Path

Waterfront Path

Pebble Beach

Nearby Attractions

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Walking Man Brewing

Walking Man Brewing

Walking Man Brewing, 1st Street, Stevenson, WA, USA
Distance: 0.07 Away

Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries

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Wild Columbia Salmon- Stevenson

Wild Columbia Salmon- Stevenson

Wild Columbia Salmon, 1st Street, Stevenson, WA, USA
Distance: 0.09 Away

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Stevenson Farmers’ Market

Stevenson Farmers’ Market

Stevenson Farmers Market, Southwest Cascade Avenue, Stevenson, WA, USA
Distance: 0.10 Away

Festivals and Events Food and Drinks Outdoor Experiences Shopping

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Clark and Lewie’s Restaurant

Clark and Lewie’s Restaurant

130 SW Cascade Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA
Distance: 0.12 Away

Food and Drinks

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Clark & Lewie’s Travelers Rest Saloon & Grill

Clark & Lewie’s Travelers Rest Saloon & Grill

Clark & Lewie's Travelers Rest Saloon & Grill, Southwest Cascade Avenue, Stevenson, WA, USA
Distance: 0.12 Away

Food and Drinks

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Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge, Southwest Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, USA
Distance: 1.09 Away

Lodging Outdoor Experiences

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Greene Bronze Studio

Greene Bronze Studio

Greene Bronze, Wa Na Pa Street, Cascade Locks, OR, USA
Distance: 1.44 Away

Galleries and Venues

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Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler River Excursions

Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler River Excursions

299 NW Portage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR, USA
Distance: 1.45 Away

Food and Drinks Guided Tours Outdoor Experiences

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Tribal Salmon – Cascade Locks Treaty In-Lieu Site

Tribal Salmon – Cascade Locks Treaty In-Lieu Site

Cascade Locks Marine Park, 355 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA
Distance: 1.73 Away

Food and Drinks Tribal Experiences

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Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Cascade Locks Historical Museum, Southwest Portage Road, Cascade Locks, OR, USA
Distance: 1.79 Away

Museums and Interpretive Centers

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Brigham Fish Market

Brigham Fish Market

Brigham Fish Market, Wa Na Pa Street, Cascade Locks, OR, USA
Distance: 1.97 Away

Food and Drinks Tribal Experiences

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Columbia River Salmon Sales: Cascade Locks, Oregon

Columbia River Salmon Sales: Cascade Locks, Oregon

681 Cascade Locks Highway, Cascade Locks, OR, USA
Distance: 1.97 Away

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If you are thinking about what you could get someo

If you are thinking about what you could get someone who loves the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, think about...

Connecting with the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) way of life through Nez Perce Traditions! (Traditions). This amazing business offers handcrafted items from tribal and local artists, including beaded jewelry, deer-hide baby moccasins, warrior art, medicine bags, dresses decorated with cowrie shells, a beaded cradleboard, horse forehead ornaments, apparel, beauty and self-care products and more.

The shop’s goal is to invest, support and promote local Indigenous and diverse artisans. Drop into their storefront in beautiful downtown Lewiston’s Newberry Square, Idaho, for a custom authentic tribal shopping experience. Or call or shop online, and check their Facebook site, authentic tribal shopping experience (https://www.facebook.com/nezpercetraditions/), to see new arrivals, sales and specials. The Facebook page also announces when Traditions will appear at local art shows and events.

While visiting, if you have the time, be sure to book a Nez Perce tour as well!

https://www.lewisandclark.travel/listing/nez-perce-traditions-nimiipuu-gift-shop/

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Site of the Week: Locust Grove Locust Grove was e

Site of the Week: Locust Grove

Locust Grove was established in 1792 by William and Lucy Clark Croghan and has seen many famous people over the years. Among them are Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson and the famous naturalist John James Audubon. Lewis and Clark also visited the house and regaled them with stories of the west over dinner.

Locust Grove is situated in Louisville, Kentucky, about 4,000 feet south of the Ohio River. Surrounding the house is a well-maintained grass lawn with a parking lot for visitors. Besides the house itself, there is a visitor’s center with a gift shop. Guides offer highly informative tours of the house, giving visitors a view into what life was like for these members of the Clark family. Besides being a significant site for Lewis and Clark historians, one room on the first floor of Locust Hill also housed former American Revolution General George Rogers Clark (brother to both Lucy Croghan and William Clark) during the final years of his life.

Photos of Locust Grove Courtesy of Cait Clark.

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Check out our YouTube Channel! We have some great

Check out our YouTube Channel!

We have some great content being posted there every Saturday - you’ll see videos related to personal stories and adventures on the trail, special reports on various trail locations, and much more!

Be sure to subscribe and share with friends as well!

https://www.youtube.com/@lewisandclarktrailalliance

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Here’s a summary of another video you can find there, ‘ Where Louisville Begins - Visit Historic Locust Grove’:

“This c.1792 Georgian mansion tells the story of its owners, William and Lucy Clark Croghan, and the story of American beginnings. William and Lucy Clark Croghan and Lucy’s brother, General George Rogers Clark, welcomed a generation of American luminaries to their home to rest, dialogue, campaign, and duel. Presidents James Monroe and Andrew Jackson, John James Audubon, Cassius Marcellus C, and Lewis and Clark—among others—all passed through Locust Grove. Now a National Historic Landmark, Locust Grove is a unique example of early Kentucky architecture, craftsmanship, and history.

Director of Interpretation Kaitlyn Tisdale takes us on a virtual tour of this historic location.

Learn more about Louisville history at https://lewis-clark.org/?s=locust+grove”

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1kfBtR17m8)

Park of the Week: Harpers Ferry National Historica

Park of the Week: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Positioned at the meeting place of three states (Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland) and the confluence of two major rivers (the Potomac and the Shenandiah), it is not surprising that Harpers Ferry National Historical Park has seen quite a bit of history. The town was the site of John Brown’s Raid and changed hands between the North and the South eight times throughout the course of the Civil War. It was also visited by George Washington in 1785 as he gauged the need for canals and sluices on the Potomac River.

Many visitors are shocked to find that Harpers Ferry also claims a major role in the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In 1803, Meriwether Lewis stopped at Harpers Ferry as he prepared for his famous journey to the Pacific Ocean. At the time of his visit, Harpers Ferry was the home of the United States Armory and Arsenal. Resultantly, Lewis ordered the production of 15 powder horns, 30 bullet molds, 30 ball screws, extra rifle and musket locks, gunsmith's repair tools, several dozen tomahawks, 24 large knives, and a collapsible iron boat frame. These weapons and tools were used by the members of the expedition as they braved the great wilderness of western North America.

Today, the buildings of Harpers Ferry Historical Park are home to a series of small museums, artisan boutiques, and restaurants. Though the United States Armory and Arsenal itself was burnt down during the Civil War, visitors can still read about Meriwether Lewis’s time in Harpers Ferry on informational signs and inside one of the small onsite museums dedicated to the armaments of the expedition. Tours dedicated to the history of Harpers Ferry also detail Lewis’s time and lodgings as he stayed in town.

Photos credited to Mitchell Pence and Cait Clark, 2024

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