Blalock Islands Viewpoint
Paterson Washington 99345
If you are traveling on the Washington side of the Columbia River between Maryhill and Plymouth, this overlook gives a unique view of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s camp the night of October 19, 1805. They set up on the opposite shore near Boardman, Oregon, and five members encamped on one of the several islands here:
“here we came too and camped, 19 of them on the Stard. Side & 5 on an Island in the middle of the river, about 100 Inds. come over Some brought wood and we gave Smoke to all which they were pleased at . . . . P. Crusat played on the Violin . . . .”
William Clark (Oct 19)
With the pooling of the water behind John Day Dam, only the tops of the islands are above the waterline and the rapids have vanished. At the viewpoint, there is a wide, graveled parking area with an interpretive sign explaining the area’s wildlife. The Umatilla Wildlife Refuge is across the river.
Two Barrels Taps + Grill, Marine Drive Northeast, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 4.20 mi (straight line)
Burnt Field Brewing, Marine Drive Northeast, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 4.47 mi (straight line)
Columbia River Heritage Trail, Marine Drive Northeast, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 4.78 mi (straight line)
SAGE Center, Olson Road, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 4.83 mi (straight line)
The Farmer’s Cup, Laurel Lane, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 4.90 mi (straight line)
Sunrise At Boardman, Front Street Northeast, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 5.12 mi (straight line)
Boardman Jumpstart Java, Front Street Northeast, Boardman, OR, USA
Distance: 5.25 mi (straight line)
Crow Butte Park, Crow Butte State Park Rd, Paterson, WA, USA
Distance: 9.59 mi (straight line)
RV and Camping Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes Viewpoints
Umatilla Landing Park, 6th Street, Umatilla, OR, USA
Distance: 15.25 mi (straight line)
Columbia Harvest Foods, 6th Street, Umatilla, OR, USA
Distance: 16.06 mi (straight line)
Java Junkies, 6th Street, Umatilla, OR, USA
Distance: 16.15 mi (straight line)
Umatilla Marina RV Park, Quincy Avenue, Umatilla, OR, USA
Distance: 16.36 mi (straight line)
3rd St, Umatilla, OR 97882, USA
Distance: 17.75 mi (straight line)
Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center, Devore Road, Umatilla, OR, USA
Distance: 17.79 mi (straight line)
Hermiston Family Aquatic Center, West Elm Avenue, Hermiston, OR, USA
Distance: 17.99 mi (straight line)
Butte Park, Northwest 7th Street, Hermiston, OR, USA
Distance: 18.16 mi (straight line)
Delish Bistro, North 1st Street, Hermiston, OR, USA
Distance: 18.56 mi (straight line)
Maxwell Siding Railroad Museum, East Highland Avenue, Hermiston, OR, USA
Distance: 19.00 mi (straight line)
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