Lewis and Clark Trail

Located at the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River, approximately 465 river miles from the Pacific Ocean, Lewiston is the most inland seaport of the West Coast. This locale is where the 1804-06 expedition of Captains Meriwether Lewiston and William Clark first entered what is now Washington State. Half-day tours of the canyon are available and recommended.

The Confluence Project is interpretive artwork by internationally renowned artist Maya Lin, created to celebrate the people and environment of the Columbia River Basin. The local display at Chief Timothy Park was completed in 2015. Located on an island at the confluence of Clearwater River and Snake River in Clarkston, Washington, it is the only Confluence Project site that still resembles what Lewis and Clark saw over 200 years ago.

Walla Walla,is a charming city in southeastern Washington, known for award-winning wineries, a rich history, and a vibrant downtown. It has a population around 34,000 and i located near the Oregon border

The park has many outdoor, self-guided interpretive displays, and also framework representations of Native American dwellings. Sacajawea Interpretive Center features interactive exhibits of the Corps of Discovery, Sacagawea and Sahaptin-speaking tribes of the region.

Welcome to Tri-Cities, Washington, a growing metropolitan area in southeast Washington. The Tri-Cities area is one of the most popular spots for Washington vacations because it has 300 sunny days a year. There is a wide array of recreational activities in Tri-Cities: bicycling, bowling, hunting, and soccer, as well as fishing, water-skiing and paddling on the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers. The area has ten pristine golf courses which challenge the most experienced players, but can also be enjoyed by beginners. There are three professional sports teams for sports enthusiasts.

Tri-Cities boasts more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, producing some of the finest wines in the world.

REACH Museum helps provides understanding of the natural and cultural significance of the Mid-Columbia region. For instance, learn about historic and geologic impacts of the Ice Age Floods that marked this community eons ago, and the Manhattan Project and its influence on White Bluffs, Richland, Kennewick and Pasco. Enjoy the amazing scenery of the Columbia River and Badger Mountain.

Your journey begins at the Hanford Reach Monument. REACH Museum, located on Columbia Park Trail just off of Hwy 240 on the edge of Richland and Kennewick.

Beacon Rock State Park, located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the core of an ancient volcano. The mile-long trail to its summit provides amazing panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Choose from over 20 miles of roads and trails which are open to hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use.

On March 31, 1806, after learning from the native tribes that food was scarce to the east, Lewis & Clark ordered the Corps of Discovery to remain at “Provision Camp,” a location known today as Cottonwood Beach in Washougal, Washington.

The Corps stayed at Provision Camp for six days, the longest period of time the expedition spent at any location in Clark County. After procuring enough dried meat to last the trip through the Columbia River Gorge, the Corps set off once again, canoeing up the Columbia River towards Nez Perce territory on Sunday, April 6.

Presently, the Captain William Clark Park is a day-use-only park comprised of 93 acres of forested land located along the river. It’s open from 7am to dusk daily, and features fishing, accessible multiuse trails, historic interpretive exhibits, and restrooms.