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Historic Trails & River Canyon Wonders
Explore where Lewis and Clark journeyed through majestic river canyons and cascading waterfalls while savoring craft beer and historic Pacific Northwest discoveries.
Day 1 — Lewis and Clark National Historical ParkDay 2 — Ecola State Park
Day 1 — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Day 1 — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
🚗 2 hr 27 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Portland, OR → Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
1 hr 47 min
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
★ Reviews →The Corps of Discovery spent a winter at this woodsy inlet, now home to a replica stockade & trails.
~45 min📍 See location
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Lunch
Bridgewater Bistro
★ Reviews →A Columbia River waterfront restaurant in Astoria with strong seafood and an Edwardian building that frames the river and bridge beautifully. One of Astoria's best dining rooms.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park → Fort Stevens State Park
16 min
Fort Stevens State Park
★ Reviews →Explore Civil War-era gun emplacements and bunkers, then hike coastal bluffs with sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Spot shipwrecks, tide pools, and migrating whales while wandering sandy beaches and forested trails.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Fort Stevens State Park → Buoy Beer Co. Taproom
24 min
Buoy Beer Co. Taproom
★ Reviews →Sample award-winning craft beers brewed on-site while enjoying waterfront views of the Columbia River and watching active boat traffic in a converted cannery.
~45 min📍 See location
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Hotel Elliott
A 1924 historic hotel in downtown Astoria, restored to its original character — the rooftop terrace has the best view of the Columbia River and the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The hotel is within walking distance of the Columbia River Maritime Museum and 10 minutes from Fort Clatsop and the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
Day 2 — Ecola State Park
Day 2 — Ecola State Park
🚗 2 hr 52 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park → Ecola State Park
50 min
Ecola State Park
★ Reviews →Hike stunning headland trails above dramatic sea stacks and Cannon Beach, with sweeping views of Haystack Rock and the Pacific coastline. The park's Indian Beach trail winds through old-growth Sitka spruce forest before dropping down to a remote, surf-pounded cove popular with surfers.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Lunch
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Drive
Ecola State Park → Mo's Restaurant
2 min
Mo's Restaurant
★ Reviews →A beloved Oregon coast institution serving clam chowder and seafood in a casual, laid-back setting steps from the beach.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Mo's Restaurant → Oswald West State Park
30 min
Oswald West State Park
★ Reviews →One of Oregon's most dramatic coastal parks, with old-growth rainforest trails leading to Short Sands Beach, a sheltered cove beloved by surfers. Hike the Cape Falcon Trail for sweeping headland views or wade through fern-lined Necarney Creek.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Oswald West State Park → Portland, OR
1 hr 30 min
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