It was another beautiful morning as National Geographic Sea Lion slowly came to life. It was our day to explore Hells Canyon for the morning, into late afternoon. So, right after breakfast we boarded the amazing jet boats that would take us about fifty miles up-river to the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers. We were treated to a wonderful day, filled with all kinds of wildlife sightings, and magnificent scenery! Later that evening, National Geographic Sea Lion would pull away from the dock and start its long journey down river.
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.
