Podcast 22 - Stop 18 - Warrenton, OR

Days 42 through 45 mark the grand finale of our journey in Warrenton, Oregon, following a 136-mile drive to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. This area represents the historic end of the Lewis and Clark trail, where the Corps of Discovery finally achieved their goal of reaching the coast and established their winter camp for 1805–1806.During this final basecamp at the Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA Resort, travelers will reflect on the immense challenges and triumphs of the expedition through a series of powerful guided excursions. Highlights for this concluding leg include:Warrenton Guided Motorcoach Tour: An included excursion to explore the region's most significant historical landmarks. Guests will visit Knappton Heritage Cove, Fort Clatsop (a reconstruction of the expedition's winter quarters), and Dismal Nitch—the miserable, rain-soaked cove where the explorers were trapped by fierce winter storms for six days just miles from their Pacific destination.Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center: A comprehensive museum visit overlooking the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, detailing the expedition's homeward journey and their profound lasting legacy on the Pacific Northwest.A Wealth of Optional Excursions: During their free time, travelers can climb the Astoria Column for panoramic views, visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum or Oregon Film Museum, and explore the beautiful Fort Stevens State Park to see the historic shipwreck of the Peter Iredale. Pop-culture fans can even channel their inner explorer by checking out local filming locations from the 1980s classic movie, The Goonies.To bring this epic 3,000-mile adventure to a close, the group will gather for a special Farewell Dinner to reminisce and share stories of the road, followed by a Goodbye Continental Breakfast the next morning before the caravan parts ways.