One of the most historical towns of Oregon is Astoria whose claim to fame is being the first established city on the Pacific Coast, mostly due to the Lewis & Clark expedition in search of a northwest passage in 1805. Astoria's river port has a long and eventful maritime history and their museum is fantastic.
Navigating this area where the Columbia River exits to the Pacific is so intricate and treacherous for US and international barge captains; it has become the number one educational facility for Coast Guard training in hazardous weather conditions.
Jose's post has pretty much covered it, but I must add that I am the proud aunt if a Coastie and recently discovered that he trained here a couple of years ago. WAY TO GO MIKEY !!!
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