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interpretive center devoted to the Expedition and its contacts with Indians
in nearby villages. 68 - Boyer Park - Major recreation complex and marina. Interpretive sign. 69 - Lewis and Clark Trail State Park - Interpretive sign. 70 - Lyons Ferry State Park - Major recreation complex and marina. Interpretive sign. In 1964 a Jefferson peace medal given by Lewis and Clark to an Indian chief was found in an Indian grave at the mouth of the "Drewyers" (Palouse) River. 71 - Sacajawea State Park - Important interpretive center devoted to the Expedition and the role of Sacagawea. (Park uses popular but incorrect spelling "Sacajawea.") 72 - Hat Rock State Park - Hat Rock was named by Clark on October 19, 1805. Interpretive sign. 73 - Horsethief Lake State Park - Site of Expedition's portage around the "Great Falls" of the Columbia. Interpretive sign. 74 - The Dalles - The treacherous "Great Falls" (Celilo) and currents of the "Long and Short Narrows" (all now inundated) were formidable navigational barriers encountered by Lewis and Clark. Interpretive marker at site of the Expedition's "Rock Fort" camp. 75 - Bonneville Dam - Visitor centers at the dam in both Oregon and Washington interpret the Expedition. 76 - Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center - Interpretive displays on Lewis and Clark. Excellent view of the Columbia Gorge. 77 - Beacon Rock State Park - Beacon Rock was named by Clark in his journal for November 2, 1805. It was here that they first observed Pacific Ocean tidewater. 78 - Lewis and Clark State Park - Self-guiding trail interpreting plants credited to Lewis and Clark for botanical discovery. Interpretive sign. 79 - Fort Canby State Park - Major interpretive center devoted to a comprehensive overview of the Expedition. Located on the site where the Expedition achieved its principal goal - the Pacific Ocean. 80 - Fort Clatsop National Memorial - Replica of the Expedition's 1805-06 winter quarters. Visitor center with exhibits, living history in summer, and other interpretive services. 81 - Salt Works - Site of salt-making camp where Expedition members boiled seawater for 2 months to make 4 bushels of salt for use at Fort Clatsop and on the return journey. In Seaside, Oregon. 82 - Ecola State Park - On January 7-8, 1806, Clark and 14 others crossed over "Clark's Mountain and Point of View" (Tillamook Head) on their way to the site of a beached whale. A 7.5 mile hiking trail retraces their route. 83 - Les Shirley Park - Near the mouth of Ecola Creek where a whale washed ashore and blubber was purchased from Indians by Clark. Interpretive sign. |