Todd Weber, Tour Itinerary



		September 9 -17, 2010
			DAY 1- THURSDAY, SEPT. 9TH - ARRIVAL IN PORTLAND CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT / ASTORIA Motor coach pick-up at the airport at 11 a.m. Leaving the Portland area, lunch is provided on the coach as we drive toward the coast. We cross the four and half mile long Astoria Megler Bridge, and head to Cape Disappointment for a panoramic view of the Washington and Oregon coast and the infamous Columbia Bar. We stand 250 feet above the Pacific, where we are able to view shipping traffic and possibly the Coast Guard in training. The Interpretive Center there houses displays depicting the significant history of The Cape. This is where Lewis and Clark and The Corps of Discovery reached their goal of following the Columbia to the sea. We cross the river back to Oregon and stop in the historic river town of Astoria, where we stay two nights at the lovely riverside Holiday Inn Express. Dinner is on your own, with a wonderful variety of restaurants to choose from. Brief welcome and orientation in the evening. www.astoriahie.com, http://www.oldoregon.com/ http://www.parks.wa.gov/lewisandclark/lcinterpctr.asp

			DAY 2 - FRIDAY, SEPT. 10TH - FORT CLATSOP / ASTORIA Breakfast included at the hotel. We begin the day with a tour of Fort Clatsop, where we see a replica of the log fort where Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery spent four miserable, wet months in 1805 before returning to St.Louis. There will be time to walk through the forest to the canoe landing, helping us to imagine what life was like for these brave explorers. Back in Astoria, we take a driving tour of the pleasant Victorian District, climbing above town to the Astoria Column and wonderful views of the area. Astoria provides a variety of shops, galleries and restaurants. Lunch is on your own, with a full afternoon to explore the town and the exceptional Columbia River Maritime Museum. This is a world-class museum featuring a variety of boats, and quality displays on naval history, salmon fishing and the Coast Guard. Back to the hotel for a free evening and dinner on your own. http://www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/fortclatsop.htm http://www.crmm.org/

			DAY 3 - SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH - MOUNT ST. HELENS Breakfast included at the hotel. This morning we drive to Mount St.Helen's National Volcanic Monument where we'll enjoy a picnic lunch at Coldwater Lake and a visit to Johnston Ridge. The displays at this interpretive center and the impressive film shown, helps one to better grasp the cataclysmic events that took place here in 1980. Leaving the park, we'll drive through beautiful forests and arrive at the impressive Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA for the night. Dinner is on your own, either on site at the lovely Hudson's restaurant, or at another choice nearby. Todd will give an evening presentation on Lewis and Clark. www.heathmanlodge.com, www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/

			DAY 4 - SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH - STERN WHEELER / COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE We begin the day by driving to the village of Cascade Locks. Here we will board the stern wheeler "Columbia Gorge", for a scenic two hour cruise and champagne brunch on board. Afterwards, we drive the historic and scenic Columbia Gorge Highway, into the lush, forested Columbia River Gorge. Here we visit the spectacular Multnomah Falls, whose 620 foot drop is one of America's tallest. Next stop- The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. Through their multiple displays, we will discover the history, geology and culture of this region. This museum covers local natives, Lewis and Clark, the Oregon Trail, and more. We then travel on to Hood River, Oregon for the night, staying in the lovely riverside Hood River Inn. Dinner on your own at either The Riverside Grill or the Cebu Bamboo Lounge. www.hoodriverinn.com www.portlandspirit.com

			DAY 5 - MONDAY, SEPT.13TH -PENDLETON / WALLAWALLA Breakfast included at the hotel. Today we head to Pendleton, Oregon and visit the fascinating Tamastslikt Cultural Center, which depicts the history and culture of local Indian tribes through excellent displays, artifacts and an outdoor historic village. Lunch is on your own at The Kinship Cafe, onsite. On to the Pendleton Woolen Mills where we will tour the mill, seeing where the blankets are spun, dyed and woven, with time to enjoy the wonderful retail outlet full of their fine products. We then drive to WallWalla, WA for a gourmet dinner and a night's stay at the lovely, historic Marcus Whitman Hotel. www.tamastslikt.com http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/

			DAY 6 - TUESDAY, SEPT.14TH - DAYTON / CLARKSTON After breakfast, compliments of the hotel, there will be time to enjoy the charming downtown area of WallaWalla. As we leave town we will take in a local winery or two. Driving through the rolling hills of the Palouse country we'll visit a unique Lewis and Clark campsite on Patit Creek and have lunch and a tour at the Historic Pataha Flour Mill. We then travel to the shores of the Snake River where we stay in Clarkston, WA at the riverside Quality Inn. Dinner on your own at the hotel restaurant, Bogey's, or at the Q Lounge. Todd will give part two of his presentation in the evening. http://www.wallawalla.org/ www.qualityinnclarkston.com

			DAY 7 - WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15TH - HELLS CANYON JET BOAT RIDE/ SPOKANE Breakfast included at the hotel. In the morning we will board the jetboat and head up the Snake River on a thrilling, but safe ride through the rapids, viewing petroglyphs and wildlife along the way, and stopping for lunch at Garden Creek Ranch on the river. Back to the hotel, where the coach awaits to drive us to Spokane, where we will check into the historic and beautifully restored 1914 Davenport Hotel . Dinner on your own on site, or at any of the many downtown restaurants. www.thedavenporthotel.com www.riverquestexcursions.com/

			DAY 8 - THURSDAY, SEPT. 16TH - SPOKANE Breakfast on your own. In the morning we'll take a drive through the historic neighborhoods of Spokane to arrive at Manito Park, where we will have time to explore the beautiful gardens there before heading to the Museum of Arts and Culture. Here we'll not only enjoy the museum, but tour the lovingly restored Campbell house and have lunch on our own at the museum cafe´. In minutes, we are back to the Davenport and downtown for a free afternoon to enjoy your own choice of wonderful Spokane sights, food and activities. Farewells that evening. www.northwestmuseum.org www.visitspokane.com/

		DAY 9 - FRIDAY, SEPT. 17TH - DEPART FROM SPOKANE Breakfast on your own. Bus shuttles to the airport from the hotel to catch flights home.
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September 9 -17, 2010