After a peaceful night anchored just off Cascade Lock, the guests and staff headed to shore for a full morning of activities. Some went to Multnomah Falls, some to climb Beacon Rock, some to Bonneville Dam, and the most adventurous headed off to do whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River. Most guests also were able to visit the wonderful fish hatchery at the dam. After returning to the ship for lunch, we were off for afternoon exploring some Hood River highlights! The Western Antique Airplane & Automobile Museum, or WAAAM, along with a tour through the many orchards above the city, near Mount Hood, were on the options this afternoon, along with a chance to spend some time in town!
4/27/2024
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Astoria, Oregon
We reached the penultimate day of our journey in Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River collides with the open ocean. We were met with a typical Pacific Northwest day of gentle rains punctuated by moments of sunshine. The guests were divided to conquer this gem of a city, nestled under bridges; half headed across the river to Washington to visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment, while the other half visited the Columbia River Maritime Museum and Astoria Column. The museum and the interpretive center are both excellent examples of what the west coast can offer with regard to history and culture. Each has thoughtful exhibits that cover broad swaths of topics, and are staffed with informative and helpful faculty. After a hearty lunch on board, the groups swapped in order to have the best of both worlds. Finally, all met back aboard for the week’s final recap and guest slideshow.
