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Lewis and Clark Trail |
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THE LEWIS & CLARK CONNECTION In May of 1804, the Corps of Discovery led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on an 8,000-mile round trip journey from St. Louis, Missouri to explore the West. By November of 1805, the weary, threadbare and hungry team reached what is Snow Clark County, named in honor of Captain William Clark. The area's rich natural resources and beauty fascinated Lewis & Clark. Captain Lewis wrote, "This is the most desirable situation for a settlement on the West side of the Rocky mountains." Today you can witness the same stunning landscape and coastal views witnessed by the explorers two centuries ago. Take a step back in time as you retrace the footsteps of Lewis & Clark by visiting the Lewis & Clark sites along the trail. Lewis and Clark camped twice near Ridgefield, Washington at the Chinookan village of Cathlapotle, where they traded for food and other needed supplies. Today, a reconstructed full-scale cedar plank-house is built on this site at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and is open for visitors. You can also walk the self-guided interpretive trail or take a four-mile driving tour for amazing views of wildlife in their natural habitat. Off Highway 501, Ridgefield. While on their journey home in 1806, the explorers reached the area near present day Cottonwood Beach in Washougal where they camped for six days. Today, a beautiful park named for Captain Clark is located here. The park offers a three-mile dike trail with views of the Columbia River, a mile-long sandy beach, children's play area and camping. |
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