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Lewis and Clark Mural Bridge of the Gods

2009-08-14T08:25:46Z

On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, there is a Lewis and Clark commemorative painting. The entire pier is covered with scenes from the Corps of Discovery. The work was done by Larry Kangas and was completed in 2002. While the painting is still worth seeing, there are definite signs of deterioration. Even with this, it is a sight worth stopping to see if you are traveling through the Columbia River Gorge. These photos were taken by my husband in 2009.

Fort Clatsop before the fire

2008-04-18T08:01:01Z

These are some photos we took in 2003 of Fort Clatsop. This, of course, was before the fire.

A Visit to the new Fort Clatsop

2008-03-30T11:35:01Z

This article describes a visit to Fort Clatsop shortly after it was rebuilt

The article is posted via a link to our Chapter’s website.

Clicking on this link should take you directly to the newsletter containing the article.

Ken Jutzi
CALCTHF (California Chapter of the LCTHF)
calcthf at verizon dot net
March 2008

Fort Clatsop Rebuilt

Experiences, like traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail, keep you young.

2008-03-28T20:08:30Z

Posted here is an article written by Margret Miller of Cathlament, WA, which discusses her experiences while following the LCNHT as a member of the support crew for the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles (DESC) during the last year of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. It was originally published in Longview, WA’s, Daily News in May 2007 and was republished in our Chapter’s newsletter in January 2008.

It is posted via a link to our Chapter’s website.

Clicking on the link should take you directly to the newsletter containing the article.

Once there, you will need to scroll down to the indicated page where the article begins.

Ken Jutzi
CALCTHF (California Chapter of the LCTHF)
calcthf at verizon dot net
March 2008

Hit the Road Jack, er Clark
Experiences, like traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail, keep you young.
A wonderful article about following the DESC along the LCNHT by Margret J. Miller, Cathlament, WA. (Aug/Sep 2006) (Page 8)

A visit to Jean Baptiste’s Gravesite near Danner, Oregon

2008-03-28T19:37:01Z

The following article, written by Nan Kaeser, appeared in our Chapter’s newsletter Golden Notes and is posted here at Nan’s request.

This article was one of Nan’s “reports from The Trail” that Nan provided during her four month long adventure in the last year of the Bicentennial when she followed the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (LCNHT) eastward from Lewiston, Idaho, to St. Louis, Missouri. Other articles by Nan may be found in the South and North Dakota Forum.

Nan is a “globe trekker extraordinaire” and lives (some of the time) in Sierra Madre, California.

Her article is posted via a link to our Chapter’s website. Clicking on this link should take you directly to the newsletter containing her article. Once there, you will need to scroll down to the indicated page where her article begins.

Ken Jutzi
CALCTHF (California Chapter of the LCTHF)
calcthf at verizon dot net
March 2008

Nan’s Article associated with the Washington and Oregon Region (Region 9):

On the Trail, Danner, Oregon
A Visit to Pomp’s Gravesite on the way to Lewiston, ID. (Jun’06) (Page 5) (photos on page 8)

Along the Columbia Gorge highway

2008-03-10T12:06:51Z

One of the most beautiful highways in the United States is the Columbia River Gorge Highway.
These are a few of the many pictures we have taken along this road.

SACAGAWEA STATUE WASHINGTON PARK PORTLAND OR

2008-03-07T15:31:56Z

This statue is also standing in Washington Park, in Portland, Oregon not too far from the Lewis and Clark monument. This statue was put in in 1905.
Close by is what is called the “chiming fountain”. The water drips chime-like from one bronze bowl to another in this cast-iron renaissance fountain. It was put in 1891.

Lewis and Clark monument Washington Park, Portland OR

2008-03-07T11:48:03Z

The 34’ granite shaft stands at the entrance to the Washington Park in Portland. On each side is the seal of four states, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana. The monument was started in 1903 and dedicated in 1908.
The inscription at the base of the shaft reads: “Erected by the citizens of Orgon to commerate the achievements of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who with the encouragemnt and direction of the President of the United States Thomas Jefferson, started from St Louis May 14, 1804 and through many hardships penetrated the vast continental wilderness to the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River and returning September 1806 gave to the pioneer a pathway and to the nation the Oregon country.” Started 1903. Dedicated 1908.

International Rose Test Gardens

2008-03-07T10:42:52Z

One of the most popular tourist sites in Portland, Oregon is the International Rose Test Gardens.
They are “the oldest official continuously operated public rose garden in the United States.” The rose gardens, as they are affectionately called, are well worth a visit. These pictures were taken in September, 2005 on a visit to my husband’s family.

Pacific Ocean seashore at Seaside, Oregon

2008-03-06T11:11:43Z

These are pictures that were taken in 2003 on the shore at Seaside. There are kites flying in one of the pictures. They were all beautiful but hard to photograph.