TWO LIGHTHOUSES The park offers access to two historic lighthouses.
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. The view from Cape Disappointment lighthouse is astounding, overlooking the Columbia River bar from the very tip of the cape. The picturesque North Head Lighthouse is perched on the headland surrounded by the ocean in all its glory. More lighthouse information starts on Page 4.
HISTORIC VACATION RENTALS
If you are looking for a unique and inspirational historic vacation rental consider staying in the newly renovated lighthouse keeper residences. Choose between the head keepers’ house with its view of the lighthouse from the upstairs bedroom windows or reserve one of the halves of the assistant keepers’ house. North Head Lighthouse was historically operated by three keepers, each taking an eight-hour shift. Now you can stay at North Head and enjoy the benefits of being a lighthouse keeper without having to haul whale oil up 69 stairs. Reservations can be made by calling 888-CAMPOUT.
HIKING TRAILS
The cape has over eight miles of hiking trails to choose from. These trails lead hikers through multiple ecosystems, from coastal fog forest to the saltwater marsh to grass-covered dunes. The rustic trails cut through some impressive huge old spruce and hemlock trees and often end up either at a lighthouse or at an abandoned military structure. Fort Canby was a coastal defense fort at the cape from 1852 to 1947. Pick up a hiking trail map from the park office or the interpretive center.
LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center was recently expanded and now features new exhibits and ranger-led interpretive programs.
Original exhibits, which include hands-on activities, trace the entire expedition with particular detail on the Corps of Discovery’s explorations of the Columbia River. A video titled “Of Dreams and Dis- covery” focuses on how the arrival of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the ocean at Cape Disap- pointment was the fulfillment of President Thomas Jefferson’s vision.
Exhibits also interpret Fort Canby, the coastal ecosystems, the U.S. Life-saving Service and ship- wrecks. Historic artifacts on display include a first-order Fresnel lens constructed in 1822 used in both of the cape’s lighthouses and a Life-Saving Service surf boat.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is open daily, year around, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for adults is $5, $2.50 for children ages seven to 17, kids six and under are free. Tours, programs, and guided hikes are available with an appointment made in advance. Call 360-642-3029 to make a group reservation or for more information.
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