Today, the last day of our voyage, we stopped in the adorable town of Astoria. Some of our guests took on the challenge of climbing the spiral staircase of the Astoria Column while others went to the Columbia River Maritime Museum to learn about the history of the “Graveyard of the Pacific”.
The other half of our day consisted of visiting the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Waikiki Beach at Cape Disappointment.
Kylee Walterman grew up in central California where she was in close proximity to the ocean, mountains, deserts, valleys, and national forests; this is where she found a passion for the natural world. She attained a Marine Science degree with a biolo...
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National Geographic Sea Bird anchored off the island of Crow Butte this morning so guests could explore hiking trails through sagebrush steppe on foot and pay a visit to wetland habitats via our fleet of kayaks. Opportunities for enrichment onboard abound this afternoon! Guests chose to learn about geology, cultural sustainability, and local history. As we voyaged down the Columbia River, we had ample opportunities to hear from our onboard experts- our National Geographic Explorer, Ashli Aikens, along with our Lindblad Expeditions naturalists, geologist, and historian.
Five tasting rooms, an ice cream shop, an independent bookstore, a welcoming city, and a crisp fall day. We stirred it all together and came up with a flavor-filled day of exploration. Historical elements were added with a visit to the Whitman Mission, a National Park Service historic site, and the Fort Walla Walla Museum. It was a full and diverse day that fed all of our senses.
This morning National Geographic Sea Bird saw the sunrise while anchored at the confluence of the Palouse and Snake Rivers. Our day began with an exhilarating morning Zodiac ride along the Palouse River. The calm, reflective waters made for the ideal conditions to observe this beautiful basalt canyon landscape. Golden eagles, red-tail hawks, and Northern flickers are just a few birds that we spotted in this perfect morning light. Guests then were able to take a quick bus ride over to Palouse Falls. This impressive 200-foot waterfall is one of the most picturesque views. Seeing these landscapes, we begin to understand how powerful the Missoula floods were that carved these lands just 15,000 years ago. After lunch aboard National Geographic Sea Bird , we continued our journey along the Snake River. Our first lock to navigate through was the Lower Monumental Lock. This passage showcases the engineering marvel that make river travel possible. It was a day that perfectly defines the very spirit of discovery, the contrast of tranquil nature to the powerful structures that allow us to explore these lands and rivers.
