Overview
Itinerary
Overview (Return to top)
The Corps of Discovery expedition, led by Lewis and Clark from 1804 to 1806, was a dramatic episode in American history. Conceived by Jefferson as more than a geographic exploration, it also studied native cultures; collected plant, animal, and mineral specimens; and, through maps, put form to what was terra incognita.
Two hundred years later, our voyage follows these great explorers from Astoria, Oregon, to Lewiston, Idaho. Travel past waterfalls and forested hillsides, which give way to steep desert canyons. Eight sets of locks lift our ship more than 700 feet above sea level.
Explore the Palouse River by Zodiac and kayak, see Native American petroglyphs, cruise eastern Washington’s wine country, and take a jet boat ride into Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America.
Priced from $2,390 plus air
Lindblad Expeditions
For reservations or additional information, contact:
Jan Breitman [jbreitman@alumni.iastate.edu]
Iowa State University Alumni Association
Phone: (515) 294-6526 direct or (877) ISU-ALUM toll-free
Fax: (515) 294-9402
Itinerary (Return to top)
Day 1
Portland, Oregon/Embark Ship
Board our ship and cruise the lower reaches of the Willamette River before heading upstream on the Columbia River.
Day 2
Eastern Washington’s Wine Country
Travel from the lush forests of the Cascade Mountains to the arid eastern plateaus, an area gaining acclaim for its wine industry. Pass through several impressive locks.
Day 3
Clarkston
At Clarkston we are at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, more than 450 miles from the sea. You can either travel by comfortable jet boat up the Snake River into Hells Canyon, or follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark along the Clearwater River, visiting several of their actual campsites.
Day 4
Exploring the Palouse River
Explore the tributary of the Snake River by Zodiac or kayak, and visit the Palouse Falls. Later, experience a barbecue on deck as we continue downstream.
Day 5
Columbia River Gorge and Hood River
Visit the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Then travel through the Columbia River Gorge with its waterfalls, steep basaltic cliffs, and velvety green hills.
Day 6
Astoria
Explore Fort Clatsop, a full-scale replica of Lewis and Clark’s winter headquarters; visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum.
Day 7
Portland / Disembark
Your journey concludes after breakfast in Portland.
All meals, excursions, and accommodations are included.
