It was a day very reminiscent of Lewis and Clark's time at Fort Clatsop near present-day Astoria, Oregon. The explorers spend 106 days at their post on the Oregon coast in the winter of 1805-6 and it rained for every one but a dozen of the days. Our picture shows a 1950s replica of the original structure. The National Park Service built the modern buildings and maintains the site as a memorial to the Corps of Discovery.
Walking the grounds, visiting the fort, or strolling along paths to the river's edge, is a Lewis and Clark experience to treasure. The moss-covered shingles of the fort yield images of another age, while the smell of damp wood and moldering deerskin evoke thoughts of explorers of long ago. We know we can't enter the world of Lewis and Clark nor fully appreciate their toils and accomplishments, but if we close our eyes and breath deeply the scents of wood and water, we can almost imagine those times. Another special day with Lindblad Expeditions.
