Jefferson's Gambit

Come and join us in the Netul River Room at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center for a guest speaker event with Christopher Hodges! Christopher Hodges will speak about Jefferson's vision for the west, wealth, the Fur Trade, Boston fur traders, and the United States dominatio......More

Come and join us in the Netul River Room at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center for a guest speaker event with Christopher Hodges! Christopher Hodges will speak about Jefferson's vision for the west, wealth, the Fur Trade, Boston fur traders, and the United States domination of the trade.Christopher B. Hodges is an historical fiction author with a great curiosity regarding how common people become historical figures. Hodges’ insights into economic, political and social realities derive from his Ph.D. in applied economics and his experiences in business, government, and the clash of cultures. His writing leads readers to contemplate their own lives and their time and place in history.

Fort Clatsop Visitor Center Netul River Room

Lewis and Clark Garden Corps

Ethnobotanical Garden Trail Refresh With Chips 

Meet at South Netul Landing

Lewis and Clark Garden Corps

Stinky Bob on Fort to Sea Trail 

Seaman's Day

The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06.  The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog.  The 33rd annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held ......More

The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06.  The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog.  The 33rd annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 10th, at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop.According to the explorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, retriever, companion and diplomat during the two-and-a-half year voyage of discovery.  The park has invited some guest Newfoundland dogs and their people to volunteer this day.  This special event offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Seaman and to meet some modern Newfoundland dogsFor the safety of all canine companions involved in the day we ask that you limit about bringing your own Newfoundland dog to the park. If you would like to become a Seaman's Day VIP please contact Benjamin Najera.If you are bringing any other dog companion to the park ensure that they are comfortable around the presence of large dogs.