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Maritime-Related National Parks in Oregon

 

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (also in WA)

• Explore the lands and structures at the center of fur trade and military history in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the diverse cultures who lived and worked here. Enjoy relaxing trails along the Columbia River and Village. Experience costumed programs, hands-on education activities, engaging living history events, creative media and a world-class archaeology collection.

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (also in ID, IL, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, WA)

• Between May 1804 and September 1806, 31 men, one woman, and a baby traveled from the plains of the Midwest to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. They called themselves the Corps of Discovery. In their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean, they opened a window into the west for the young United States.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (also in WA)

• The Park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast. Follow the explorer's footsteps and have an adventure in history. Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the Native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers.

 

Are you interested in other historic maritime resources in Oregon? We have information about historic life-saving stations and historic lighthouses and light stations.