Rocky Visits Knappton Cove Heritage Center

Since my hosts live nearby, I started my day with a visit to the statue of my great ancestor, Seaman, in Seaside, Oregon. The town of Seaside is at the end of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. What a hero Seaman was! Will I ever be that big?

Then, it was off to Knappton Cove!

On the way we stopped at ‘The Dismal Nitch’ to take in a majestic view. Oh, the mighty Columbia River! It’s so wide, it could look like the ocean from here.

We were lucky to have exceptional weather today, unlike the rain the Corps of Discovery experienced in November so long ago.

Knappton Cove is only two miles from ‘The Dismal Nitch.’ We’re almost there! When we arrived there, I saw the Encampment right away, and wondered about the people I’ve heard so many stories about, even my very Captain Meriwether Lewis!

There was so much activity: repairing clothing, preparing food!!, building a fire, carving a paddle, making salt, handling firearms, trading with beads, and so many lovely visitors.

Take a look!

There were lots of hugs to go around. Girl Scout Troop 13020, from Tillamook, Oregon, even showed up with a picnic to share!

Nancy Anderson and Heather Henry, co-directors of Knappton Cove Heritage Center, gave me a tour of an old quarantine hospital.

There are lots of interesting things to learn about what happened here, both before and after Lewis and Clark paddled by. There’s even some toy rats?! I’m sure glad I passed inspection (unlike Mr. Bones) and was able to get back outside!

My day wouldn’t have been complete without getting down to the beach and the water. Oh, joy! They told me that the river beach here at Knappton Cove is relatively undisturbed, much like the Corps of Discovery would have seen it. Unlike them though, we had excellent weather! What a great way to end my day.

Thanks Knappton Cove!

Love,

Rocky

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