ount Hood and Mount St. Helens rise from the surrounding landscape to frame the Portland-Vancouver area. Located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, this vibrant metropolitan region is home to 14 identified Lewis and Clark sites and offers bike and pedestrian trails, water routes and official Corps of Discovery interpretive sites. The Portland-Vancouver area is a major urban center well known for its significant historic sites, distinctive neighborhoods, diverse cultural attractions, proximity to outstanding natural resources, and numerous public parks and green spaces.

Click on points of interest on the map below to learn more.

Rooster Rock State Park

  Corps Campsite

Interpretive signage marks where the Corps camped November 2, 1805 and April 7-8, 1806. Enjoy three miles of sandy beaches and a swimming area. Boat launch. Interstate 84, east of Portland, Oregon.

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site

  Corps Historic Site

This area, along the Sandy River, was explored by the Corps’ hunters, who called it “Quicksand River.” Enjoy fishing, swimming and hiking. Interpretive signage and boat launch. off Interstate 84, 16 miles east of Portland, Oregon.

Captain William Clark Park

  Corps Campsite

Lewis and Clark camped near here for six days while they gathered provisions, March 31 - April 6, 1806. The park offers a four-mile bike trail with a view of the Columbia River and a mile-long sandy beach. Camping in the meadow is available in the summer. Washougal, Washington.

Government Island

  Corps Campsite

The Corps camped here and referred to the island as “Dimond Isl” because of its shape. Accessible by boat only.

Portland International Airport

  Historic Tribal Site

Visited twice by the Corps, this former site of a Neerchokioo village was a temporary Shahala Indian residence for gathering wapato (potato-like water root) and is now under the airport parking structure. 10 miles east of downtown Portland, Oregon.

Oregon Historical Society

  Museum / Interpretive Center

Learn about Oregon’s history and view actual artifacts from Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Scaling the outside walls of this eight-story building are murals depicting expedition members. downtown Portland, Oregon.

Clark County Historical Museum

  Museum / Interpretive Center

Home to a Lewis and Clark library and exhibits on Chinook Indian life. Off Interstate 5, Vancouver, Washington.

Cathedral Park

  Corps Historic Site

This is the farthest point up the Willamette that Clark and a seven-man party reached by canoe. Off Hwy 30, Portland, Oregon.

Kelley Point Park

William Clark passed by here on his way to explore the Willamette River. This city park, with multiple trails and spectacular views, sits at a peninsula’s tip where the Columbia and Willamette Rivers join. Interpretive signage. West of Interstate 5, Portland, Oregon.

Sauvie Island / Howell Territorial Park

  Historic Tribal Site

The Corps called this site “Wappato Island” after the potato-like water root the tribes harvested here. Enjoy scenic walking trails and a variety of wildlife and birds. Home to the famous pumpkin patch and cornfield maze. Hwy 30, Portland, Oregon.

Frenchman’s Bar Park

  Corps Campsite

Interpretive signage describes the history of this area that Lewis described in his journal. Explore a mile-long sandy beach and walking trails along the Columbia River. Facilities include a picnic site, outdoor amphitheater, swimming, sand volleyball courts and fishing. Hwy 501 / NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, Washington.

Marine Park

  Corps Campsite

The Corps camped here March 30, 1806. This beautiful park on the Columbia River offers picnicking, boat launch, connections to a four-mile Vancouver Renaissance Trail and the 30-foot Kaiser Viewing Tower. Columbia Way, Vancouver, Washington.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

  Corps Historic Site

  Corps Campsite

  Historic Tribal Site

  Wildlife Refuge

The Corps camped here twice, November 4, 1805 and March 29, 1806, at the site of the Chinook town of Cathlapotle. Walk the self-guided interpretive trail for amazing views of wildlife including winter and spring migrating and resting birds. Hwy 501, in Ridgefield, Washington.