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High Point Tours- Columbia Gorge Tour Sept. 1st - 9th 2011Todd and Nadine Weber 928-445-2639 |
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  | DAY 1- CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT / ASTORIA Motorcoach pick-up at the hotel 8:00 a.m. Leaving the Portland area we drive along the Columbia River on the Washington side to Dismal Nitch for a rest stop at a Lewis and Clark camp spot. We then head to Waikiki Beach for a picnic lunch, and 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 four and half mile long Astoria Megler Bridge 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. www.astoriahie.com, http://www.oldoregon.com/ http://www.parks.wa.gov/lewisandclark/lcinterpctr.asp  |
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DAY 2 - Breakfast included at the hotel. We begin the day with a chartered tour on Astoria's restored trolley along the waterfront. We then drive to 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 1805-06 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. Dinner on your own. An evening presentation given by a Captain of the Columbia River Bar Pilots Assoc. http://www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/fortclatsop.htm http://www.crmm.org/  |
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DAY 3 - 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/  |
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DAY 4 - 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 Bonneville Dam, fish ladders, hatchery and sturgeon pond, where we will see a variety of salmon that are migrating upriver to spawn. We then travel on to the Hood River Inn for the night. Dinner on your own at either The Riverside Grill or the Cebu Bamboo Lounge. www.hoodriverinn.com www.portlandspirit.com  |
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DAY 5 - Breakfast included at the hotel. Today we head to Pendleton, Oregon and visit 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. Then on to 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. Our next stop is the Three Rivers Winery where we can enjoy the option of tasting some delicious, local wines. We then drive into WallWalla for a gourmet dinner and a night's stay at the lovely, historic Marcus Whitman Hotel. www.tamastslikt.com www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com  |
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DAY 6 - After breakfast, compliments of the hotel, we will tour Fort Walla Walla where we will gain insights into the lives and experiences of the early pioneers through historic collections and buildings. Lunch is on your own in the charming downtown of Walla Walla. Driving through the rolling hills of the Palouse country we'll visit a unique Lewis and Clark campsite on Patit Creek. 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 or other nearby choices. Todd will give part two of his presentation in the evening. www.wallawalla.org www.qualityinnclarkston.com www.fortwallawallamuseum.org/  |
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DAY 7 - 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, WA ,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/  |
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| DAY 9 - Breakfast on your own. Bus shuttles to the airport from the hotel to catch flights home. |
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