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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Site of the Week: Pompey’s Pillar National Monum

Site of the Week: Pompey’s Pillar National Monument

William Clark christened the rock formation “Pompey’s Tower” on July 25, 1806, as he and his party descended the Yellowstone River. Clark gave the huge monolith the nickname that he himself had fondly bestowed upon Sacagawea’s young son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Nicholas Biddle, as he edited the journals upon Lewis and Clark’s return, changed the name to “Pompey’s Pillar.”

Pompey’s Pillar is known for being the only site with visible physical evidence of Lewis and Clark’s journey: Clark carved his name and the date onto the rock’s face. Now covered by a clear panel, the signature is protected from the elements while still being visible to visitors willing to climb up the steps to see it. Visitors can continue up the steps to the top of the rock where they can enjoy a 360-degree view of the landscape surrounding the site. There is also a highly informative and very well-designed visitor’s center at the base of Pompey’s Pillar, along with several outdoor educational structures and hiking trails.

Photos credited to Cait Clark.

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Check out our YouTube Channel! We have some great

Check out our YouTube Channel!

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Here’s a summary of a recent video you can find there:

“The phrase "Point of Departure" originates from Captain Meriwether Lewis himself. On May 14, 1804, he wrote in his journal: "The mouth of the River Dubois is to be considered as the point of departure." That spring day, as the Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from what is now Wood River Creek, they embarked on a journey that would reshape the future of the United States.

After more than a year of preparation, the Expedition launched from Camp River Dubois on May 14, 1804. The crew included Captain William Clark, Clark’s enslaved servant York, interpreter George Drouillard, Seaman the dog, 34 enlisted men, and several French engagés—all traveling in a barge and two large pirogues. Their destination: uncharted territory up the Missouri River, starting with a stop in St. Charles where Captain Meriwether Lewis joined them after traveling overland.

Preparation began in December 1803, with winter quarters built at Camp River Dubois, across from the Missouri River’s mouth. Lewis gathered intelligence from St. Louis traders and secured supplies and gifts for diplomacy with Native nations. Meanwhile, the soldiers trained under strict military discipline, preparing for the immense challenges ahead.

A pivotal moment came in March 1804, when Lewis and Clark witnessed the transfer of Upper Louisiana from Spain to France—and then, just one day later, to the United States. This marked the dawn of a new American frontier, and the Expedition was ready to set forth into the unknown.”

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvhg1Gs3cvs)

Site of the Week: Knife River Indian Villages Nati

Site of the Week: Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

The Knife River area, according to archaeological studies, has been inhabited by people for over 11,000 years. For hundreds of years it was a significant place of trade for the local tribes, a characteristic that would eventually be used to the advantage of fur traders starting in 1750. It remained a place of trade and mixing cultures until a smallpox epidemic decimated the population in 1837. Following this, the local Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara moved north and established another village.

During the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Knife River villages were flourishing, providing a booming trading economy in what is modern-day North Dakota. It was from one of these villages that a young woman by the name of Sacagawea would emerge and take her place in the history of the expedition. She was Shoshone and had been taken captive by the Hidatsa during a raid against her tribe before she was won or otherwise purchased by French Canadian fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau.

Today, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Park has a visitors center as well as a rebuilt earthlodge which holds replica artifacts in the summer months. Knowledgeable park rangers are available for tours, and there are multiple trails of varying lengths that are available to hike. There are birding checklists available in the visitors center, so make sure to pick one up so you can keep an eye out for the various bird varieties that are present at the site.

https://www.nps.gov/knri/index.htm

Photos credited to Cait Clark

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