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REDISCOVERY OF THE RIVERS

LEWIS & CLARK DISCOVERY GREENWAY

Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc.Portland-Vancouver

Bicentennial Commemoration

August 2002

The Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway

The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayAcknowledgements 3

Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc.

Tom Walsh, Chair

Don Barney, Project Manager

Charlotte Beeman, Chair, Rediscovery of the Rivers Committee

Chet Orloff, Chair, Worlds Fair of the Mind Committee

Kim Duncan, Vice President

Mark DiLoreto, Secretary

Ted Kaye, Treasurer

Bud Clark

George Forbes

Mike Houck

Debby Kennedy

Cheryl Perrin

Marsha Spellman

Barbara Steinfeld

Robert Van Brocklin

Karen Whitman

Owner Agency Representatives

Oregon State Parks, Maria Thi Mai

Portland Parks and Recreation, Gregg Everhart

Clark / Vancouver Parks, Kelly Punteney

United States Forest Service, Mike Ferris

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Susan Saul

Metro, Heather Nelson Kent

Port of Portland, Debby Kennedy

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Mark Nebeker

University of Portland, Bill Reed

Acknowledgements

David Evans and Associates Inc.

Mel Stout, ASLA, Project Manager

Amy Davis Jones, LAIT, Designer

James Seeley, ASLA, Designer

Contributing PartnersBank of America

Barney & Worth, Inc.

CFSWW / Nierenberg Fund

Clark County, Washington

City of Vancouver, Washington

Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

David Evans and Associates, Inc.

40-Mile Loop Land Trust

Kodak American Greenways Program

Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon

Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc., Board Members

Metro Parks & Greenspaces

Multnomah County, Oregon

National Park Service

Northwest Natural

Office of Commissioner Charlie Hales

Oregon Community Foundation / Gilmore, Jubitz, & Yovell Funds

Oregon Heritage Commission

Oregon Historical Society

PacifiCorp Foundation

Portland Oregon Visitors Association

Portland Parks and Recreation Department

Port of Portland

Roger D. Wendlick

Walker Family Foundation

Thank you for supporting Lewis &Clark planning in the Portland-

Vancouver Metro Area!

Contact Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc.c/o Barney & Worth, Inc.

1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1140Portland, OR 97204

Phone: (503) 222-0146Fax: (503) 274-7955

For Bike and Pedestrian Trails Contacts:Gregg Everhart

Portland Parks and RecreationPhone: (503) 823-6009

Kelly PunteneyClark / Vancouver ParksPhone: (360) 696-8173

For Lower Columbia River Water Trail Contact:Christian Hathaway

Lower Columbia River Estuary PartnershipPhone: (503) 226-1565

The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayAknowledgements4

Committee Leadership

Rivers Committee Chair Charlotte Beeman

Observation Tower Chair Don Barney

Land Trails Chair Kelly Punteney

Marketing Chair Barbara Steinfeld

Committee

Barbara AllenDean Baker, The ColumbianDon BarneySusan Barthel, City of Portland, BES

Charlotte Beeman

Gary Boehm, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

Diane Brunberg, City of Portland Bureau of Planning

Larry Cotton, Columbia Riverkeeper

Melissa Darby

Gregg Everhart, Portland Parks & Recreation

Bob Gordon

Chris Hathaway, Lower Columbia River Estuary Program

Keith Hay, LCBO

Arlene Johnson, Clark/Vancouver Co. L&C Coordinator

Ted Kaye, Lewis & Clark 2005

Heather Kent, Metro Parks and Greenspaces

Judith Lampi, Harriet Tubman Middle School

Skip Martin, St. Johns Boosters

Donna Matrazzo, Scripts and Concepts

Carol Mayer-Reed, Mayer/Reed

Larry McClure, NW Regional Education Lab

Don McTaggart, Portland Parks & Rec North Dist.

David Moryc, American Rivers Northwest Office

Michele Neary, Barney & Worth, Inc.

Theresa O’Neill, POVA

Kelly Punteney, City of Vancouver Trails Mgr.

Jean Ridings, Blue & Fairview Lake Land Trust

Susan Saul, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Cliff Snider, Chinook Indian Tribe

Barbara Steinfeld, POVA

Mel Stout, David Evans and Associates, Inc.

Maria Thi Mai, Oregon Parks & Recreation

Barbara Walker, 40-Mile Loop Trust

Roger Wendlick, Assoc. Curator Chuinard/Wendlick Collection

Patti Williams, US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Interpretation Subcommittee

Gary Boehm, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

Diane Brunberg, City of Portland Bureau of Planning

Charlie Ciecko, Metro


Yvette Donovan, USFWS Ridgefield NWR

Kim Duncan, Tri-Met

Ted Kaye, Lewis & Clark 2005

Gil Kelley, City of Portland Bureau of Planning

John Kirkland

Glen Kirkpatrick, Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation

Carol Mayer-Reed, Mayer/Reed

Millard McClung

Virginia Parks, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Susan Saul, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Jim Sjulin, Portland Parks & Recreation

Deborah Stein, City of Portland Bureau of Planning

Maria Thi Mai, Oregon Parks & Recreation

Tom Walsh, Tom Walsh & Co.

Roger Wendlick

Land Trails Subcommittee

Barbara Allen


Kevin Gorman, Friends of the Columbia Gorge

Arlene Johnson, Clark County/Vancouver L&C Coordinator

Heather Kent, Metro Parks and Greenspaces

Don McTaggart, Portland Parks & Rec. North Dist.

Tiffany Newton, Friends of the Columbia Gorge

Kelly Punteney, City of Vancouver Trails Mgr.

Jean Ridings, Blue & Fairview Lake Land Trust

Chuck Sawhill, Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation



Observation Tower SubcommitteeBarbara Allen

Don Barney

Susan Barthel, City of Portland, BES

Charlotte Beeman

Susan Bladholm, Port of Portland

Mark DiLoreto, DiLoreto Architects

Gregg Everhart, Portland Parks & Recreation

Bob Gordon

Art Johnson, KPFF

David Judd, Portland Parks & Recreation

Chet Orloff, OREGON HISTORY WORKS


Paddy Tillett, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership

Tim Van Wormer, Port of Portland


Other Participants

Glenn Akins, USFWS Ridgefield NW

Olivia Alcaire, Native American Youth Association

Jan Bader, City of Vancouver

Joe Beeler, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

Jeanne Bennett, Office of Congressman Brian Baird

Judy BlueHorse Skelton, Nat’l College Naturopatic Medicine

David Bragdon, Metro Council

Rich Brown

Neil Bryant

Darrel Buttice, Conkling Fiskum & McCormick Inc.

Ric Catron, Gresham Parks & Recreation

Bud Clark

Chuck Clemans

Jayne Cronlund, Three Rivers Land Conservancy

Tom Dwyer, Ducks Unlimited

Mark Eifler

Doug Erickson, Lewis & Clark College

Michael Ferris, USDA Forest Service

George Forbes, Governor Hotel

Michelle Girts, Ch2MHill

Daniel Golner, Ducks Unlimited

Acknowledgements Continued

Jane Hart, Metro Parks and Greenspaces

Barbara Hart, River Renaissance, City of Portland

Dr. Timme Helzer

Kurt Hillman, Yachtship Cruiseline

Mike Houck Audubon Society of Portland

Jane Jacobsen, Howard House

Noel Johnson, WashingtonTourist.Com

Amy Jones, David Evans and Associates, Inc.

Debby Kennedy, Port of Portland

Mark Kirchmeier, University Park Neighborhood Association

Carole Lee, OMSI

Bonnie Lippitt, USFS/BLM

Sharon Martell, Oregon Children’s Theatre

Diane McKeel, Troutdale Chamber

Teri McKenzie

Tom Melanson, USFWS Ridgefield NWR

Ron Paul, Office of Commissioner Charlie Hales

Sondra Pearlman, Oregon Children’s Theatre

Cheryl Perrin

Royce Pollard, City of Vancouver

Michael Powell, Powell’s City of Books

Michael Reed

Aubrey Russell, Oregon Trout

Zari Santner, Portland Parks & Recreation

Andy Smith, Office of Chair Diane Linn

Beth Sorenson, PAM

Scherri Sotomish, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

Marsha Spellman

Don Striker, Fort Clatsop Nat’l Memorial

Cheryl Taylor, Port of Portland

Jennifer Thompson, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Robert Van Brocklin, Stoel Rives

Ann Werner

Brookhunter Whelchel

Valerie White, Lewis & Clark College

Karen Whitman, Pioneer Courthouse Square

Richard Wilson

Susan Wright, David Evans and Associates, Inc.

Rediscovery of the Rivers Committee

The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayExecutive Summary 5

In 1803, Congress appropriated $2,500 to fund asmall expedition to explore the uncharted West.President Thomas Jefferson named it “Corps ofDiscovery”. It was led by Meriwether Lewis andhis friend, William Clark. Two years and thou-sands of miles later, the Corps arrived in thearea now known as the Willamette and Colum-bia River Valleys in northwestern Oregon andsouthwestern Washington.

Here Lewis and Clark first noticed tidal influence,which told them they were near the PacificOcean and the end of their journey. At severalnotable sites around Portland, Oregon andVancouver, Washington, they encountered thelargest population of native peoples of theirexpedition concentrated near the rivers, just asmetropolitan areas are now. Lewis and Clarkpredicted great settlement and commerce in thearea. Fulfilling its promise it has become thelargest urban center on their entire expeditionroute.

To plan a commemoration of the 200-yearanniversary of the 1803-1806 expedition in thePortland-Vancouver metro area, Lewis & Clark2005, (now combined with Lewis & Clark Bicen-tennial in Oregon), was created. The groupdecided to focus commemoration on selectedsites and activities.

The Rediscovery of the Rivers Committee beganplanning for the commemoration of the 14notable sites in both states, each along theLewis & Clark Trail, identified in Lewis andClark’s journals. All the sites have becomepublic or quasi-public lands for parks, refuges,open spaces, ports, and universities. The sitesare unique in the country: while in an urbansetting, they are in parks, refuges, and openspaces, offering a sense of the natural condi-tions Lewis and Clark experienced. The sites areon both sides of the Columbia River and on the

Willamette and Sandy Rivers.

Each site has its own story, yet the opportunityfor experiencing them as a connected whole isfeasible because the infrastructure is mostly inplace. To help advance envisioning all 14 sitesas a connected system, Lewis & Clark 2005coined the term “Lewis & Clark DiscoveryGreenway.”

Through research and input from the public, aplan to connect the 14 sites by roads, rivers andtrails was developed. There are currently only afew missing links. The plan includes improve-ments to facilities and signing at the sites,improvements to roads (facilities and signing),rivers (water trail signing and landing facilities),and trails (missing links in existing trails connect-ing the sites), and the addition of an identifiersculpture at each site, pointing the way tointerpretative and viewpoint facilities.

Building on decades of master planning in themetropolitan area, the plan, when implemented,will complete gaps in parks and trail systems onboth sides of the Columbia River in severalcommunities.

The purposes of the plan are to:

• Make recommendations for the commemo-ration.

• Garner acceptance from public landownersfor commemoration facilities to be built onthe sites.

• Provide connectivity between the sites.

• Estimate preliminary construction costs inorder to develop resources for implementa-tion.

Preliminary estimated design, permitting, andconstruction costs for viewpoints, trails andsigning is $2.2 million, and for the 40-Mile LoopTrail and Discovery Trail is $63.5 million.

The Discovery Greenway portion of the 40-MileLoop Trail follows the Willamette and ColumbiaRivers in Oregon and the Discovery Trail followsthe Columbia River in Washington in theVancouver metropolitan area.

The Rediscovery of the Rivers Committee willpresent this plan to Lewis & Clark Bicentennialin Oregon (LCBO). LCBO will be the catalyst forimplementing the next steps.

Implementation of the plan will create a legacyby connecting the sites and people with the pastand the future. That legacy will serve thecommunities far beyond the commemorationperiod. The Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenwaywill itself be one link in a nationwide commemo-ration along the Lewis & Clark Trail.

Executive Summary

Introduction

Purpose 7

Participants 8

The Bicentennial Commemoration 9

The Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway

What is a Greenway? 10

Goals / Plan Components 11

Context 12

The Greenway Vision 13

Roads, Rivers, and Trails 13

Connecting History, Culture, and Nature 17

Regional Connections 18

The Sites

Rooster Rock State Park 20

Government Island 24

Portland International Airport 28

Post Office Lake, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 32

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 36

Sauvie Island 40

Ryan Point 44

Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach 48

Sandy River Delta / Lewis & Clark State Park / Lewis & Clark Botanical Memorials 52

Contents

Chinook Landing at Blue Lake Park 56

Kelley Point Park 60

Cathedral Park 64

University of Portland 68

Dabney State Park 72

Conclusion

Project Summary 76

Appendix

Appendix A - Preliminary Estimated Costs for Recommended Site Improvements 78

Appendix B - Preliminary Estimated Costs for Recommended Trail Improvements 79

Appendix C - Legacy Projects 80

Appendix D - Contacts 81

Appendix E - Site Interpretation Matrix 82

Appendix F - Sources 83

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7The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayIntroduction

I. Introduction

Fig. 1.1 View towards the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers from the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 crane.

PurposeEnthusiasts of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennialhave worked long and hard on a series ofnational, regional, and local commemorationprojects. Commemoration will occur starting asearly as 2003 and extend through 2006 andbeyond for “legacy” projects. Along the expedi-tion route in the Portland, Oregon - Vancouver,Washington metropolitan area, 14 notable siteshave been identified where historic documenta-tion indicates the Corps of Discovery landed,camped, or explored.

This report has been prepared to serve as acomprehensive planning document for the Lewis& Clark Discovery Greenway. The plan willprovide a “road map” for a regional improvementprogram covering the 14 designated DiscoveryGreenway sites. Improvements to these Discov-ery Greenway sites are proposed to expand theunderstanding of what Lewis & Clark experi-enced during their visit to this area in 1805-1806.

The experience should provide the visitor with anunderstanding of the lasting impact of the Corpsof Discovery’s mission with regard to presentconditions and the future of our region. Finally,the visitor should recognize the significance ofthe trip in securing the Pacific Northwest as anintegral part of this great nation.

Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc. (Lewis & Clark 2005),is a local organization sponsoring commemora-tion efforts that support statewide efforts byLewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon (LCBO).Lewis & Clark 2005 commissioned this report toprovide guidance for what has developed as atwo-part approach to commemoration. Theresults of all the work completed by numerouscommittees was the development of two con-cepts. The first concept, World’s Fair of theMind, was described as a collection of eventsand endeavors and the later concept, Rediscov-

ery of the Rivers, focuses on commemoration atthe notable sites and connectivity between thesites.

Rediscovery of the Rivers is part of the founda-tion of this report. Rediscovery includes recog-nition of the significance of the region’s rivers,past and future. Rediscovery coupled withLewis & Clark commemoration provided theopportunity to coin the Lewis & Clark DiscoveryGreenway.

Information in this report contains material fromthe Portland-Vancouver Landing Sites Inventoryprepared for Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc., by DavidEvans and Associates, Inc. in May 2000. Addi-tionally, information was provided by the landingsite owner agencies and interpretation subcom-mittee, active in the later months of 2001.

Please note that nearly all of the sites should beunderstood to be “in the vicinity” of presentlocations. Even experts disagree about theexact location of most of the sites because ofchanges in the physical landscape since 1805,lack of details in journal entries, and the vagariesof cartographic evidence. In some instances the

sites are numbered. When numbered, the 14sites are presented in chronological order, fromthe first site encountered by the Expedition in1805, to the last in 1806.

Lewis & Clark 2005 intends to create a market-ing brochure for tourists and local residents toaccommodate initial visitation, and to be ex-panded as sites and new trails are developed.

The 14 notable Lewis & Clark sites are locatedon public or quasi-public lands. Owners areencouraged to support and develop the Lewis &Clark message.

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The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayIntroduction

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Participants

Fig. 1.2 Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Planning at national, state, and local levels

ParticipantsWithin the Portland-Vancouver area there aretwo groups overseeing Lewis & Clark bicenten-nial planning. This document is evidence of theircoordination and collaboration to insure thePortland-Vancouver area provides a memorableBicentennial as well as legacy features for bothvisitors and residents.

Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc. is the Portland metroarea’s local bicentennial planning group. Lewis& Clark 2005’s mission is to commemorate the1803-1806 Lewis & Clark Expedition by plan-ning, organizing, coordinating, sanctioning andsponsoring activities in the greater Portlandmetropolitan region – and to coordinate withevents occurring statewide, nationally andinternationally.

The Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Committee ofVancouver/Clark County is the planning group inthe Vancouver/Clark County metro area. Thegroup’s mission statement is to work with local,regional and national partners to showcase andhighlight the significance of our community’s rolein the historic expedition of Lewis & Clarkthrough varied cultural and educational efforts.

Both local groups support and coordinate withtheir respective state groups who in turn supportand coordinate with the National Lewis & ClarkBicentennial Council under guidance of theNational Park Service.

Numerous committees support the local groupsand entities focused on commemoration events,activities, and facilities.

As stated on the Lewis & Clark 2005 web site,“Beginning January 18, 2003 in Monticello,Jefferson’s Virginia home, the national com-memoration will officially begin. From then

through 2006, communities throughout theUnited States, mostly along the trail of theexpedition, will offer a wide range of activitiesand new site renovations that will entice visitorsto experience the journey and learn more aboutthe journey itself.

One of the major national projects that will be inPortland is the Corps of Discovery II. Spon-sored by the National Park Service, this travel-ing exhibit will parallel the dates and sites visitedby the original Corps of Discovery and willfeature an interactive, technologically advanced,living history exhibit.”

There are opportunities and proposals for theexhibit to make stops at one or more of the 14sites within the Discovery Greenway. Locationsfor stops will have been selected in mid 2002.

9The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayIntroduction

The Bicentennial Commemoration

Fig. 1.3 A cargo ship on the Columbia River

The Bicentennial Commemoration

Visitors are expected from around the world.Many are likely to be history buffs. Others willhave been bitten by the excitement of reflectionon the times past, present, and future. Localswill visit too and they will “continue the journey”in the community.

The Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1803-1806propelled the United States into the futurebuilding on the basic values of discovery,leadership, and a sense of community.

Fig. 1.4 Sailboats near Frenchman’s Bar on theColumbia River

Fig. 1.5 Portland-Vancouver area waters offer a varietyof paddling experiences

As declared in the Lewis & Clark 2005 Commu-nity Workshop at Lewis & Clark College, January29, 2000, “The Lewis & Clark BicentennialCommemoration is a singular opportunity toclarify and renew our community values, pass-ing them along as a legacy to coming genera-tions, in the spirit of the Lewis & Clark Expeditionwhich left a great legacy to this region nearly200 years ago.”

Community values identified from the workshopinclude reconciliation with native peoples,connectedness/unity, restoration of the Colum-bia River and Willamette River, sustainability forthe land, nature and the rivers, and habitationunderstanding and foresight.

Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc. will help serve as acatalyst for commemoration within the Portland-Vancouver area. Commemoration is plannedfor the 14 Lewis & Clark notable sites. Com-memoration at the sites is proposed to foster athoughtful and comprehensive effort to re-instillan understanding of how our rivers unite us andserve us. The sites provide abundant opportu-nity for events, restorations, and educationalactivities.

Additionally, Lewis & Clark 2005 will guide thecommunity’s events, activities, lectures, exhibits,art, multi-media presentations, internet presen-tations, and more, all building on the Jeffersonvision.

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The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayDiscovery Greenway

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II. The Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway

Fig. 2.1 Rooster Rock State Park

What is a Greenway?The term greenway has evolved over time.Originally, a “green” was thought of as a publicplace. In early town planning some efforts forseparating agricultural land from urban develop-ment utilized “greenbelts”. Webster’s definesgreenway as “any scenic trail or route set asidefor travel or recreational activities”. Modern useof the term “greenway” is often used in an evermore multi-faceted way with connotations ofnatural resource protection, connectivity, recre-ational use, scenic protection, wildlife habitatprotection, landscape restoration and more.

The Discovery Greenway ConceptAs they traveled down the Columbia River theCorps of Discovery camped, explored, hunted,interacted with native peoples, documentingcultures and natural features of note. The 14landing sites are located on both sides of theColumbia River and explorations were made tosites up the Willamette and the Sandy Rivers.Some of the sites were visited outbound in 1805and others were visited on the return in 1806. Afew sites were visited both outbound and duringthe return trip.

Role of River and GreenwayConsideration of the 14 sites, the activities thatoccur there today and their geographic relation-ship to the rivers and one another, led to twobasic inter-related concepts. One is that thesites are located on both sides of ColumbiaRiver tying the sides together into a type of a bi-state greenway. Thus, the Lewis & ClarkDiscovery Greenway concept was formed. It isnot intended that all land within the greenwaybecome public, but that the Discovery Greenwayserve as symbol of connectivity for the sites.

The greenway contains the sites and thegreenway image, if only a greenway of the mind,and is the hook that captures the imagination. Itidentifies the project. The greenway alsounderscores the significance of the Lewis &Clark Expedition to the region and the nation.

Access: Roads, Rivers and TrailsThe other aspect essential to commemoration atthe sites within the greenway is connectivity.And a major component of the greenway con-cept is that the sites should be connected by“Roads, Rivers, and Trails”. Roads connect thesites allowing for accessibility by vehicles.Rivers connect the sites allowing for accessibilityby a variety of watercraft. The bold idea forlegacy is “Rediscovery of the Rivers” within thegreenway. Understanding our rivers and theefforts necessary for stewardship will help shapeour future.

The bigger challenge is connecting the sites bytrail. Connecting the sites by trail is possible bycompleting missing links in the 40-Mile LoopTrail on the Oregon side and the Discovery Trailon the Washington side. Both trails wereplanned years ago and major sections of thetrails are complete. Combining efforts to com-

plete missing links in the trails with commemo-ration efforts can reward both endeavors,provide legacy for the region, and develop along-term emotional bond between each andevery citizen and the river.

Bi-state Legacy and VisionThe Discovery Greenway has established aregional vision that supports collaborativeplanning between Washington and Oregon. Itacts as a catalyst to facilitate the development,improvement, restoration and interpretation ofthe sites in the Portland-Vancouver metroregion associated with the Lewis & ClarkExpedition.

What is a Greenway? / The Discovery Greenway Concept

In addition to providing improvements to thesites for commemoration, the greenway willcontain multi-modal links within regional andnational networks. It will provide a framework toencourage projects that contribute to Lewis &Clark legacy such as completing missing links inthe 40-Mile Loop Trail, the Discovery Trail andthe Lower Columbia River Water Trail. And itserves to initiate a coordinated marketing andpromotional campaign to encourage regionaltourism.

Fig. 2.2 Discovery Greenway Concept Diagram

11The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayDiscovery Greenway

Goals / Plan Components

Fig. 2.3 Recommended site identification sculpturefor notable sites

Fig. 2.5 Recommended Discovery Greenway Plan Components

GoalsSpecific goals for the Lewis & Clark DiscoveryGreenway include the following:

• Provide structure for commemoration,experience and legacy.

• Establish cohesion between both sides ofthe Columbia River.

• Plan for physical places (sites) to go for theexperience.

• Provide connectivity with tribes and commu-nity.

• Plan with unifying designs.

• Celebrate the past and look into the future.

• Incorporate history, culture, and restoration.

• Bring people together.

• Provide for a legacy.

• Provide the physical connection for eachand every citizen to experience the river inhis/her own way.

Plan Components

The Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway Plan isintended to satisfy goals for commemoration aswell as to provide specific tools and recom-mended approaches for implementation. Prepa-ration of the plan involved eight basic tasksincluding:

• Inventory and analysis

• Evaluation of opportunities and constraints

• Identification of missing trail links

• Recommendation of development conceptsfor sites

• Development of preliminary costing ofalternatives

• Owner agency review and support

• Final recommended improvements

• Preliminary phasing and rough preliminarydevelopment costs

• Development of a framework for the regionto work together for a common goal

The result of this process has been the develop-ment of a plan of components that can beutilized as a guide for site improvements, amaster plan for the future, and a creative tooluseful in planning World’s Fair of the Mindactivities. The components include:

• Master plan (sales tool and long range plan)

• Discovery Greenway concept

• Missing trail links identified

• Site development recommendations

• Directional signing theme (Roads, Rivers,and Trails)

• Site identification sculpture

• Legacy recommendations

• Site restorations (Lewis & Clark State ParkBotanical Garden and Naito Parkway)

• Costs and phasing menu

• Directional brochure (needed)

• Activity/Events planning tool

Fig. 2.4 Example of Lewis & ClarkDiscovery Greemway signage


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Fig. 2.6 Project context within the Corps of Discovery’s Route.

Geographic Context

The Lewis & Clark Trail is nationally adopted.The proposed Lewis & Clark DiscoveryGreenway is a significant section of the Expedi-tion Route noted at the time for large populationsof native peoples and a lush environment.Recognition of approaching tidal water wasgreeted with excitement by the Expedition. SeeFigure 2.6, Project Context within the Corps ofDiscovery’s Route.

Regional Context

The route followed the Columbia River and itstributaries for most of the distance west of theRocky Mountains. The Columbia River is thelargest river in the Northwest, beginning inCanada and stretching to the Pacific Ocean. Itsinfluence was immense at the time of explorationand it continues to remain the focus of much ofthe region’s commerce, transportation, recre-ation and heritage. The river’s passage throughthe Cascade Mountains provides for transporta-tion by roads, rail, and ship. The capacity of theriver allows the Portland-Vancouver area to be aseaport, a qualification recognized by theExpedition.

Local Context

The proposed Lewis & Clark DiscoveryGreenway and the Portland-Vancouver areabegin where the river exits the Columbia RiverGorge. The Greenway bisects the Portland-Vancouver metro area, providing a unique urbansetting along the Expedition route. TheGreenway ends after accepting the Willamettethen passing through the wildlife-rich shores ofSauvie Island and the Ridgefield NationalWildlife Refuge. Beyond the Greenway, theColumbia flows through the Coast RangeMountains and on to the Pacific Ocean.

The Portland-Vancouver area is recognized forits livability, combining sophisticated cosmopoli-tan atmosphere with small town warmth. Thesetting, where major rivers merge, is veryattractive with fertile valleys lying at the base ofmountain ranges. Rediscovery of the Riverscommittee activities and implementation of theDiscovery Greenway will provide opportunity for

understanding the influence these rivers havehad in shaping the region. The landing siteswere reached by river. Modern public percep-tion of the area’s rivers is often formed bylooking at the rivers from their banks, rather thanlooking from the rivers to the shoreline, as whenthey were first explored. The opportunity to getvisitors on the river in boats or on piers, could

provide a sense of past experience of discoveryand possibly perspective on future endeavors.


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The Greenway Vision

Roads, Rivers, and Trails

Many of the recommendations for the Lewis &Clark Discovery Greenway were formed by theLewis & Clark Landing Sites/InterpretationSubcommittee. This was a subcommittee of theRecapturing the Rivers Committee of Lewis &Clark 2005, Inc. The group coined the Lewis &Clark Discovery Greenway concept as a way ofemphasizing the importance of rivers in thearea.

The Discovery Greenway encompasses thelocation of the 14 sites in the Portland-Vancouver area described in the journals ofLewis & Clark. The designation of the greenwayis to facilitate the development, improvement,restoration and interpretation of the sites in thearea associated with the Lewis & Clark Expedi-tion. Long after the Lewis & Clark Bicentennialcelebration, the Discovery will provide a lastingconnection between the area’s rivers andpeople.

As expressed earlier, the key component for theDiscovery Greenway was providing connectivityof the sites through roads, rivers, and trails. Therecommended site improvements for commemo-ration, directional and interpretative signing,commemorative site markers, and restorationwould strengthen this connectivity. All the sitesare located on public or quasi-public lands.Connectivity will be enhanced by directionalsigning within the public areas where commemo-ration is located and outside public areas toassist visitors in finding the sites. Connectivitywill also be realized by events, activities, andprograms throughout the community held at thesites or directed at the sites. Historical, cultural,and natural connectivity within the region will bea theme of commemoration.

Commemoration improvements are proposed forthe landing sites. Each site provides a differentperspective in experience and understanding ofthe Expedition and each plays a significant rolein legacy for the community. The sites arelocated mostly on the Columbia River with twoon the Willamette River and one on the SandyRiver. The first visited by the Expedition withinthe area is at Rooster Rock State Park. Thejourney to the Pacific and back led to stops atwhat is now Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.On the return, the Expedition camped at Cotton-wood Beach, sending parties out for shortexploration and hunting trips up the Willametteand Sandy Rivers.

The reaches of the rivers within these locationslargely define the area of the Lewis & ClarkDiscovery Greenway. Improvements at thegreenway landing sites are proposed to berelatively minimal but sufficient to serve com-memoration by insuring direction, identification,access, and interpretation specific to the Expedi-tion, significance of the site, heritage of the site,and community. Site identification sculptures,consistent features at each site, will signify to thevisitor the presence of Lewis & Clark commemo-ration at the location. Restoration of environ-mental and cultural elements at the sites willconsist of initial and legacy endeavors to en-hance the Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenwayand provide stewardship of the rivers andenvirons.

The following maps (Fig. 2.8 - Fig. 2.10) showaccess routes to the sites by roads, rivers, andtrails. Existing roads currently provide access tothe sites. River access exists at some of thesites and is proposed at nearly all the sites. Trailaccess to most of the sites will be provided bycompleting missing links in the 40-Mile LoopTrail and the Discovery Trail.


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The Greenway VisionRoad Access

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Kelley Point Park - off N. Marine Dr.

Cathedral Park - N. Marine Dr. to N. Lombard St. to

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Roadside signage will direct visitors from site tosite. Signing systems will include signage ateach site for direction to the next site, as well assignage along the route. Signing will include theLewis & Clark Discovery Greenway logo toindicate location and linkage within the 14landing sites area.

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The Greenway VisionRiver Access

Existing River Access

Designations indicate boating accommodationsat each landing site. It is recommended that allexisting and future landing facilities are clearlymarked with signage that identifies their locationon the Lower Columbia River Water Trail route.

Fig. 2.9 Existing and proposed waterway access to sites

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Developed Put-In for Paddlers- Dock or pier withtie-ups and/or locks for kayaks, canoes, or rafts.

Improvments to Undeveloped Beach Access-Improvements designed to strengthen theconnection between the paddler landing andlaunching area and the proposed location ofcommemorative features. Specific improve-ments are included under the recommendationsfor each site.

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In addition to physical connection by roads,rivers, and trails, the sites will be linked byplanned events and creations offering historical,cultural, and natural commemoration. Thefollowing are representative of what is planned.

Historical ConnectivityThe National Park Service traveling exhibit,Corps II, will stop in one or two locations in thePortland-Vancouver area. The Washington StateHistorical Society will prepare an exhibit called“End of Our Voyage” which will travel around theNorthwest. Washington State’s waysides projectwill install new interpretive and information kiosksat approximately nine sites across the state(including one at Ryan Point), and interpretivepanels at an additional 46 sites (five within theDiscovery Greenway). A replica provision campis planned for Captain William Clark Park atCottonwood Beach in Washougal, WA. A replicaplankhouse is planned near Cathlapotle withinthe Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. TheOregon Historical Society is planning specialexhibits and will host traveling exhibits. Lewis &Clark College will establish Bicentennial Hall, aprincipal destination point for scholars, lecturesand special event attendees, visitors and arearesidents. The Oregon Museum of Science andIndustry plans to show a National Geographicinterpretation, education and events are plannedto recognize, understand and bring together pastand present cultures in harmony.

Cultural Connectivity

Archaeological research indicates that theChinook people made the region their home formore than 2,000 years. The area held thelargest populations of native peoples encoun-tered on the entire Expedition. The fertilevalleys with plains, wetlands, and forestsassociated with the Columbia River provided anabundance of food sources and a hub for traderoutes as they do today. Commemoration in theform of interpretation, education and events areplanned to recognize, understand and bringtogether past and present cultures in commu-nity.

Connection to Nature

The Rediscovery of the Rivers theme is an effortto increase opportunities to experience andreflect upon the rich and wonderful environmentand wildlife in the area. The journals of Lewisand Clark made numerous references to theabundant and ever present wildlife. AtCathlapotle, the sound of geese was observedas deafening.

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Fig. 2.12 Original history wall plaque at CathedralPark commemorating the site’s history significance tothe Chinook Indians

Today, the Portland-Vancouver area containslarge acreages predominantly geared to wildlifeprotection. These include the Ridgefield Na-tional Wildlife Refuge, the Sauvie Island WildlifeArea, the Smith and Bybee Lakes WildlifeManagement Area, the Sandy River DeltaWildlife Management Area, the SteigerwaldNational Wildlife Refuge, and the VancouverLake Wildlife Management Area.

Visitors and residents of the area will be reintro-duced to the area parks, refuges and waterwaysin and around the Lewis & Clark DiscoveryGreenway. Experiencing these sites will helpthe visitor understand the abundance of wildlifeand the landscape encountered by the Expedi-tion in this area.


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Fig. 2.16 Regional Natural Systems and Recreation Routes Diagram

Regional Connections

The Regional Connection Concept depicts theLewis & Clark Discovery Greenway with theColumbia River as the major connector of thelanding sites along with tributaries, theWillamette River and the Sandy River. Just asthe region was the hub of trade and travel fornative peoples, the greenway is the hub ofmodern natural systems, recreation routes andcommerce systems.

Natural Systems and Recreation Routes

Natural systems (Fig. 2.16) and associatedfeatures within the greenway and its adjoiningregion include the Columbia River ecosystem,the Columbia Flyway, the Willamette RiverGreenway, the Sandy River Scenic Waterway,the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, theCascade Mountains, the Willamette Valley, andnumerous smaller natural areas within regionalparks and greenways. These areas allow fornumerous recreational and educational opportu-nities.

To experience the natural areas within theDiscovery Greenway residents and visitors can

The Greenway VisionRegional Connections

Natural Systems & Recreation RoutesLewis & Clark Discovery Greenway

access them via the 40-Mile Loop Trail, theDiscovery Trail, and the Lower Columbia RiverWater Trail. Regional open space and recre-ation groups are also focusing their efforts onestablishing land and water trails along theCorps of Discovery’s route, creating a regionaland potentially national network of trails.

Efforts to plan and develop several land trailsalong the Columbia River would tie into theproposed Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway,

creating a regional network of trails. The pro-posed Lower Elevation Gorge Trail on theOregon side and the Chinook Trail on theWashington side will tie into the easternmostextent of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway,providing access to the east into the ColumbiaRiver Gorge. The proposed Portland to CoastTrail will tie into the westernmost extent of theLewis & Clark Discovery Greenway, linking it toPacific Ocean.

Efforts to develop the Lower Columbia RiverWater Trail (LCRWT) have inspired more recentefforts to launch a Northwest Discovery WaterTrail. The Northwest Discovery Water Trailwould start at the Lewis & Clark Canoe Camp onthe Clearwater River, upriver from Lewiston.The trail would connect with Snake River atLewiston / Clarkston. At Pasco, the trail willenter the Columbia River and follow it down toBonneville Dam where it would tie in with theLower Columbia River Water Trail.

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Fig. 2.18 Regional Commerce Systems Diagram

Commerce SystemsLewis & Clark Discovery Greenway

Commerce Systems

Commerce transportation systems (Fig. 2.18)within the greenway include the juncture of I-5and I-84. I-5 connects the Portland-Vancouverarea with Puget Sound cities to the north andCalifornia cities to the south. I-84 brings Mid-west and Rocky Mountain trade to the area.The same connections are made with rail sincethe Columbia River grade through the CascadeMountains provide the best rail route to North-west coastal markets. The Columbia Riverbrings ocean-going shipping trade to the areafrom the west and barge traffic from the east.

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Picnic Area 212 tables

Restrooms 5

Potable Water 6 fountains

Paths 6 miles, throughout

Lewis & Clark Signage 1 interpretive sign

Boat Ramp 4 lanes

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Fig. 3.1 View of Columbia River, looking west fromRooster Rock State Park

Rooster Rock State ParkExisting Conditions

III. The Sites

Opportunities ConstraintsExceptional views of the Columbia Gorge,Rooster Rock and Crown Point make this locationideal for a viewpoint with commemorativesignage.Park open spaces ideal for large events.Shoreline could accommodate a trail for on-sitecirculation and connector to a regional system.Existing parking, restroom and picnic facilities,located throughout the park, make this site idealfor larger capacity crowds.

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Fig. 3.2 Routed wood storyboard sign near RoosterRock State Park entrance

Fig. 3.3 Boat ramp at west end of Rooster Rock State

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Rooster Rock State ParkExisting Conditions

“…we encamped under a high projecting rock on theLard. Side”

Captain William Clark

Existing Conditions

Landing Site LocationRooster Rock State Park is located within theColumbia Gorge National Scenic Area, along thesouthern shore (Oregon side) of the ColumbiaRiver. The park is approximately 22 miles eastof Portland on I-84. The Corps of Discoverylanding site is adjacent to Rooster Rock.

OwnershipThe park is owned by the State of Oregon andadministered by Oregon Parks and RecreationDivision.

Existing Facilities and UseRooster Rock is a large day-use park, heavilyused by visitors from the Portland metropolitanarea during the summer. On-site picnic andboating facilities, as well as expansive beachesallow for a diversity of activities and events.Large lawn areas with picnic shelters andbenches attract individual users as well asnumerous group events. There is a boat rampand large dock, as well as ample boat trailer

parking. These facilities are used year-round.Summertime water levels create over one mileof beach. Rooster Rock is also frequented byoff-season sightseers, due to its location on I-84and proximity to the Portland metropolitan area.A day use fee is charged at entry during thesummer use season.

Existing Commemoration

There is a routed-wood Lewis & Clarkstoryboard sign near the park entry on theriverbank. The sign is near the entry since mostvisitors making a brief rest stop or to take in theviews, pass by or park here. The sign currentlyhas an excerpt from Clark’s journal during theirNovember 2, 1805 stay near Rooster Rock.However, the sign is no longer historicallycorrect, as misspelled words were corrected.

Access

Roads

The park is easily accessible from I-84 at Exit25. It is approximately 22 miles east of Port-land. Directional road signs clearly indicateRooster Rock State Park.

Rivers

The park contains ramp, moorage and dockfacilities within a lagoon for protection fromcurrents and winds. These facilities are easilyaccessed from a man-made canal connected tothe Columbia on the west end of the park.During lower river levels paddlers may land onthe beach.

Trails

There is currently no trail access to this site

from other sites.

Existing Natural Resources

Rooster Rock is surrounded by stunning land-forms and landscape features. The ColumbiaRiver extends along the entire north side of thepark. Views to the east and south capture theColumbia Gorge and Crown Point, respectively.Rooster Rock itself is a unique geologicalfeature.

Astronomy, fishing, bird, wildlife and native plantviewing are just some of the activities benefitingfrom this site’s natural resources.

Historical & Cultural Significance

The rock formation, known today as RoosterRock, was likely a well-known landmark to thenatives who lived along the lower reaches of theColumbia River. The Corps of Discovery campedalongside this “high projecting rock” on Novem-

ber 2, 1805. Clark noted in his journal that theparty had just portaged a difficult run of theColumbia, which would be the last difficult wateruntil nearing the Pacific. The party was delayedthe following day until 10 a.m. due to thick fog. Acolumn of basalt, Rooster Rock was a landmarkfor Oregon Trail pioneers. The Wilkes Expedi-tion of 1841 named it the “Obelisk,” a name thatdid not stick. Rooster Rock was dedicated as aState Park in 1957.

Existing Plans

Funded Plans (Not Related to the Bicenten-nial)

The 1994 “Columbia Gorge Management UnitMaster Plan,” recommends the development of awildlife-viewing trail with blinds, boardwalks, andbridges incorporated into Mirror Lake and itswetlands. This area is opposite of RoosterRock, on the south side of I-84.

2005 Bicentennial Plans

Oregon Parks and Recreation submitted a bid tohost the Corps II traveling exhibit at RoosterRock State Park. However, the agency has noplans to date for new permanent commemora-tive features or supporting facilities.

Unfunded Long Range Plans

There are no known long range plans for thissite.


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Fig. 3.4 Recommended facility improvements for Rooster Rock State Park

Rooster Rock State ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.5 Proposed overlook for Rooster Rock State Park

Fig. 3.6 View of the Columbia River Gorge fromproposed overlook location

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related FacilitiesThe existing sign should be refurbished in orderto correct the historical inaccuracies. It isrecommended that two viewpoints with com-memoration and/or interpretation facilities beincorporated into the site near Rooster Rock.The first viewpoint will capture sweeping views ofthe Columbia River and Columbia River Gorge.The second viewpoint will capture river views inaddition to a closer look at Rooster Rock andCrown Point.

A site identification sculpture should be locatedat the first viewpoint. Renovation of the existingsidewalk on the north side of the parking areawould be necessary. This recommendationwould also require the construction of a newriverfront trail running west of the boat ramp areafor boaters to access the viewpoints.

On-Site Directional Signage

It is recommended that directional signage beinstalled at the park entrance and near theexisting commemorative sign in order to directvisitors to the new viewpoints. Directionalsignage should also indicate the appropriateparking lot for cars to prevent conflict withboaters. Signage should also be located nearthe dock to direct boaters to the viewpoints.


Rooster Rock State ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.7 View of Crown Point from suggested view-point location

Access & Off-Site Directional Signage

Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Directionalsigns along I-84 indicating a Lewis & Clarklanding site are recommended. Additional on-site signage located near the park exit shouldindicate direction to the next landing site.

Rivers

Current river access to the park is sufficient.The installation of a canoe/kayak lockingsystem on the existing dock would allow pad-dlers to leave their boats and enjoy the site. Toassist boaters and paddlers with wayfinding, asite identification sign should be located at themouth of the canal, and directional signage atthe dock. The site identification sculptureshould be positioned on the recommendedviewpoint so that it is visible to boaters andpaddlers on the Columbia River.

Trails

See legacy recommendations, below.

Legacy Recommendations

Future trail access to the park would coincidewith the Discovery Greenway project goals.Thus, it is recommended that the Lower Eleva-tion Gorge Trail connect Rooster Rock to Lewis& Clark State Park and the Mouth of the SandyRiver (the future Sandy River Delta Park).


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Site #2 - Government Island, outbound stop November 3, 1805


Restrooms 9

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Fig. 3.8 A view of Government Island from the North shore of the Columbia

Government IslandExisting Conditions

Opportunities ConstraintsExisting docks are in good condition and canaccommodate several boats.Beaches near Bartlett Landing are ideal forpaddlers.New shoreline trails give boaters an opportunityto hike on the island.New restroom with composting toilets, shelterand safer docking site at Bartlett Landing makethis site ideal for visitors.

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Government IslandExisting Conditions

“A mountain which we Suppose to be Mt. Hood, is about 47miles distant from the mouth of quick Sand river. The Mtn. iscovered with snow.…proceeded on to the center of a large Islandin the middle of the river which we call Dimond Island from itappearance, here we met 15 Indn. Men in 2 canoes frombelow…we landed on the North side of this Dimond Island andencamped… emense numbers of fowls flying in every direc-tion.”


Existing Conditions

Landing Site Location

Government Island is located in the ColumbiaRiver, with I-205 bisecting the western tip of theisland. The approximate landing site of theCorps of Discovery is near the middle of theisland, on the north shore opposite of GentryLanding, WA.

Ownership2,200 acres of Government Island is owned bythe Port of Portland, and designated as awetland mitigation site. The island is leased andadministered by Oregon State Parks andRecreation as well as by a private farmer. Metroowns 214 acres at the eastern end of the island.

Existing Facilities and Use

Government Island’s two north shore docks arepopular among day-use boaters and overnight

campers. Expansive beaches exist along muchof the shoreline. The west and south shores arepopular campsites, used heavily around July 4th

and the warmer summer months. New shore-line trails connecting the two docks and extend-ing westward offer an opportunity for boaters toexplore the shores. A new composting toiletfacility at Bartlett Landing (easternmost dock)and additional chemical toilets at popularcampsites were installed to reduce sanitationproblems. The majority of the island’s interior isused for cattle grazing and wildlife habitat.


There are currently no commemorative features.

Access

Roads

There is no road access to the island.

Rivers

The north side of Government Island has twodocks, Government Island Dock and BartlettLanding. Bartlett Landing is the preferred dock,due to the beaches and protection from currentsand weather. Paddlers have access to most ofthe shoreline surrounding the island.

Trails

There is no access to the island by trail, butonsite trails include a recently constructed northshoreline trail, and segments of this trail arealready open for use.


Government Island is a unique place in thePortland-Vancouver Metro areas, due to theisland’s 17.5 miles of shoreline and limitedaccess. As a result, grazing has been the onlysignificant impact to the island’s natural habitats.The island is still host to a large diversity of birdsand other wildlife. Despite the encroachment ofblackberry, there are areas where nativevegetation is thriving. Volunteer groups havedonated birdhouses, assisted State Parks withinvasive plant removal, and constructed trails.


Lt. William R. Broughton, exploring the ColumbiaRiver for Capt. Vancouver, visited this island in1792. On November 3, 1805 the Corps ofDiscovery left their camp at Rooster Rock. Afterobserving the mouth of the Sandy River and Mt.Hood, then meeting 15 Native Indian men in twocanoes, the main party camped on the northshore of what they called Diamond Island. Atthe time, today’s island was divided into twolarge separate islands. It was here that Clarkcommented on the amount of waterfowl in theair. In 1850, the federal government reservedthe island for military purposes, raising haythere, hence the name. Government Island wasactively farmed by early homesteaders, support-ing a small community with a schoolhouse untilthe turn of the 20th century.

Existing Plans


State Parks plans to extend the existing shore-line trail to cover more of the shore.


The Port of Portland and Oregon Parks andRecreation have not indicated any plans forLewis & Clark related improvements on Govern-ment Island. Fisher’s Landing, located on theWashington shore, is a recommended viewpoint(see recommendations below). There areexisting plans to install a Washington Stateinterpretive sign panel at Fisher’s Landing.


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Fig. 3.11 Recommended facility improvements for Government Island

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environmental education program, with thepossibility of overnight facilities at the existingbunkhouse at the farm site. Restoration and theremoval of invasive plant species is an ongoingendeavor for the site. The agency would also

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related Facilities

It is recommended that both docking areasindicate Government Island as a landing site,but a more significant interpretive facility shouldbe located at Bartlett Landing. This interpretivefacility should incorporate the site history inconjunction with existing wildlife and naturalfeatures. A site identification sculpture shouldbe located on the shoreline near Bartlett Land-ing. Agency trail plans are included in these

like to install more composting toilet facilities inplace of the existing chemical toilets.


Government IslandRecommendations

Fig. 3.13 The North Shore of Government Island

recommendations, as they would allow thevisitor a more thorough experience of this site.Since Government Island is only accessible byboat, a viewing plaza will extend from theplanned 164th Avenue cul-de-sac improvementsat Fisher’s Landing. This viewpoint shouldinclude a site identification sculpture, in additionto interpretive signs.


Signage should be placed at both docks indicat-ing the location of commemorative and interpre-tive features on shore. The location of direc-tional signage at Fisher’s Landing should directvisitors towards the viewing plaza.

Site Access & Off-Site DirectionalSignage

Roads

Road access to Government Island is notrecommended. Existing plans to renovate theterminus of 164th Avenue, with the constructionof a cul-de-sac and sidewalks would provide

direct access to the planned viewing plaza fromS.R. 14 (Lewis & Clark Highway). Directionalsignage indicating a viewpoint of a Lewis & Clarksite should be installed east and westboundalong S.R. 14 and after the exit along 164th

Avenue, to direct visitors to the site.

Rivers

Current river access is sufficient. It is recom-mended that site identification signage, indicatingthe island as a landing site, be located at bothdocks. The installation of a canoe/kayak lockingsystem on the existing dock at Bartlett Landingwould allow paddlers to leave their boats andenjoy the site.

Trails

There is no trail access to Government Island.The viewpoint at Fisher’s Landing will eventuallybe linked to other sites via the Discovery Trail.Signage along the trail should indicate theviewing opportunity of Government Island.

Fig. 3.14 Island ponds and wetlands provide habitatfor waterfowl and other wildlife


Legacy recommendations coincide with OregonState Parks plans to improve the island’s naturalareas, expand trail systems and incorporatewildlife viewing and environmental educationalfacilities.


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Site #3 - Portland International Airport, outbound landing site Nov. 4, 1805, return landing site on March 31, April 2 & 3 1806.

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Fig. 3.15 View of informal parking adjacent to N.Marine Drive

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Fig. 3.17 40-Mile Loop Trail along Columbia River

Portland International AirportExisting Conditions

“Shore a short distance below the last Island we landed at avillage of 25 houses; 24 of those houses we(re) thatched withStraw, and covered with bark, the other House is built ofboards in the form of those above, except that it is aboveground and about 50 feeet in length(.) The village contains200 men….I counted 52 canoes on the bank in front of hisvillage maney of them verry large and raised in bow.”


Existing Conditions


The approximate landing site is on the southshore of the Columbia River, across fromPortland International Airport’s main terminalbetween Marine Drive and the Columbia River.

OwnershipThe land between Marine Drive and the Colum-bia River, is owned by the Port of Portland.Portland International Airport is owned by thePort of Portland.


The site itself is primarily used for recreation, asthe 40-Mile Loop Trail extends east and westalong the Columbia River. The site is notdesignated as a park and contains no facilities toindicate it as such. However, informal parkingareas on the south side of Marine Drive arefrequented by airplane viewers and trail users.

The closest public parking is the Gleason BoatRamp, two miles from the approximate landingsite.


No current commemoration features exist.

Access

Roads

Although this site is accessible from MarineDrive, this area has a history of traffic accidents.It is recommended that visitors be directed to theGleason Boat Ramp for parking, and walk orbike the two miles of trail to experience this site.

Rivers

The landing site, although easily visible from theColumbia River, is not accessible most of theyear due to the riprapped shores. Small beachareas created during the low-water seasoncreate appropriate landing sites for paddlers.The Gleason Boat Ramp is the closest ramp anddocking facility, two miles from the site.

Trails

The 40-Mile Loop Trail connects the site to theGleason Boat Ramp and other nearby facilities.Although planned, the trail is missing segmentsin order to connect with Chinook Landing to theeast and Kelley Point to the west.


This site provides excellent views of the Colum-bia River, Mt. Hood and other natural landscapefeatures. The site cannot be planted withanything other than grass to maintain airportsafety; therefore opportunities for improvinghabitat are very limited.


This site was the location of the Nechacookeevillage. When the Corps of Discovery firstlanded here on November 4, 1805, there were24 huts on the site constructed of tules orcattails and a single 50-foot long woodenhouse. It was used by the Cascade Indians as atemporary residence while gathering wappato(Indian potato), Sagittaria latifolia. Wappatoonly grew in abundance in the flooded lowlandsat the convergence of the Columbia andWillamette Rivers. Wappato trade to the eastand west made this Cascade tribe rich. Clarkstopped here during his way to reconnoiter theWillamette on April 2, 1806 and again during his

return on April 3, 1806, as his guide was fromthe village. The airport was dedicated at thissite in 1940 after the Swan Island site provedtoo small.

Existing Plans

Funded Plans (Not Related to the Bicenten-nial )

The Metro master plan for the Gleason BoatRamp proposes parking for 241 cars and 200boat trailers. New picnic facilities, restrooms,concession stands, a fishing pier, and other parkfeatures are also planned for this site. Metro isplanning to start construction in the summer of2003.


The Port of Portland has not formalized plans for

the 2005 planned airport exhibits.


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Portland International AirportRecommendations

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related FacilitiesDue to the constraints of this site, the recom-mended commemoration feature should notencourage the use of the informal parkingareas. The goal is to create a feature that couldonly be experienced through the use of the 40-Mile Loop Trail. Due to the nature of this siteand the visible convergence of the differentforms of travel, it is recommended that a pro-gression of iconic sculptural features, com-memorating each type of travel, be installedalong the trail connecting Gleason Boat Rampto the approximate location of the landing site.Each sculptural feature could commemorate adifferent form of travel. It is recommended thatan artistic representation of water travel beinstalled at the approximate landing site,commemorating the Lewis & Clark Expedition.In addition, a site identification sculpture shouldbe located near the water travel feature.


There are no recommendations for on-sitedirectional signage.


Portland International AirportRecommendations


Roads

Direct vehicular access to the landing siteshould be prohibited. Vehicles should bedirected through signage to park at the GleasonStreet Boat Ramp.

Rivers

No formal docking area should be constructednear the landing site. Signage at the GleasonStreet Boat Ramp should indicate the distanceto the Lewis & Clark site. Signage along theColumbia should indicate this area as a landingsite for river trail users. The installation of acanoe/kayak locking system on the existingdock would allow paddlers to leave their boatsand enjoy the site.

Trails

Trail access is the most appropriate route to thissite. It is recommended that the missing seg-ments of the 40-Mile Loop Trail, necessary toconnect this landing site to Chinook Landing tothe east and Kelley Point Park to the west, be

Fig. 3.19 Gleason Street Boat Ramp from Ryan Point

completed by 2005. Directional signage at eachsite along the 40-Mile Loop Trail should indicatethe location and distance to the next landing sitein either direction.


Install a permanent exhibit at Portland Interna-tional Airport commemorating the role of thevillage of Nechacookee and its inhabitants in theLewis & Clark Expedition.


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Site #4 - Post Office Lake, outbound campsite, November 4, 1805.

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Existing Refuge Facilities

Fig. 3.20 View of Columbia River from Lower RiverRoad, opposite Post Office Lake.

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Fig. 3.22 View of the Willamette and Columbia Riverconfluence from Frenchman’s Bar

Post Office Lake, RNWRExisting Conditions

“…we proceeded on untill one hour after dark with a view toget clear of the nativs who was constantly about us, andtroublesom, finding that we could not get Shut of thosepeople for one night, we landed and encamped on the Stard.Side.”


Existing ConditionsLanding Site Location

Post Office Lake is within the Ridgefield NationalWildlife Refuge, located nine miles northwest ofVancouver, WA on the north shore of theColumbia River. The approximate landing site isbetween Post Office Lake and the ColumbiaRiver, near the southernmost boundary of therefuge.

Ownership

Post Office Lake is managed by the UnitedStates Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).


There are currently no facilities other than asmall gravel parking area between NorthwestLower River Road and Post Office Lake. Therefuge is limited to day-use only. Althoughhunting, fishing, hiking and environmentaleducation are components of the refuge, thearea near Post Office Lake sees comparativelylittle use, with the exception of wildlife viewing.



Access

Roads

This site is accessible from Northwest LowerRiver Road.

Rivers

There are beach landing opportunities along theriver for paddlers. Formal boat ramp and dockfacilities are available at nearby private moor-ages.

Trails

There is currently no trail access to this site.There is a proposal to link the refuge toFrenchman’s Bar and on to an existing trailsegment at Lake Vancouver.


Post Office Lake marks the southern boundaryof the 5,150-acre refuge. Post Office Lake, theColumbia River and surrounding wetlandscreate a unique floodplain environment withupland knolls, typical to the entire refuge. Thishabitat is host to a wide diversity of migratorywaterfowl and other wildlife.


Archeological evidence indicates Native Ameri-cans were living in this area more than 2,000years ago, due to its mild climate and abundantwildlife. The Corps of Discovery camped at PostOffice Lake on November 4, 1805, after sometroublesome encounters with the Indians near

Lake Vancouver. They stopped at this site forlunch during their return trip on March 30, 1806.RNWR was established in 1965. The RidgeportDairy Unit was not acquired until 1990. Since1990, habitat improvements have enhancedwildlife viewing on this part of the refuge.

Existing Plans


Although significant improvements are plannedfor other areas of the refuge, to date, there areno formally planned improvements for PostOffice Lake.


There are plans to install a Washington Stateinterpretive sign panel at this site. Althoughunfunded, the agency has acknowledged theneed and planned for site improvements at PostOffice Lake. These would include a formalparking area with interpretive signage andrestrooms at the location of one of the currentgravel parking areas near the gate.


Long range plans are listed under the “ExistingConditions” section for Ridgefield NationalWildlife Refuge.

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Post Office Lake, Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeRecommendations

Fig. 3.25 View across the Lake from proposed view-point

Recommendations


The recommendations for this site coincide withthe agency’s long-term plans of an improvedparking area with restrooms, wildlife viewing andinterpretive features. Lewis & Clark relatedrecommendations include the installation of ariverside viewing area with a site identificationsculpture and interpretive signage on the southside of Lower River Road. A trail connecting thedesignated beach-landing site to the viewpoint isalso recommended.


The existing site’s size and terrain will likely notrequire extensive on-site directional signage. Itis recommended that directional signage locatedin the parking area indicate the proposedColumbia River viewing area across Lower RiverRoad.


Roads

Although existing road access is constrained bythe site’s remoteness and designation as arefuge, Lower River Road (SR 501) should bemaintained, but not improved to increasecapacity. Directional signage indicating PostOffice Lake as a Lewis & Clark site should belocated along Lower River Road. A sign shouldbe posted at Frenchman’s Bar to alert unknow-ing vehicular traffic that Lower River Road is nota through connection to the town of Ridgefield.

Rivers

No formal docking facilities are recommended.Areas of the shoreline are adequate for beachlanding. Signage along the Columbia Rivershould indicate Post Office Lake as a Lewis &Clark site for future water trail users.

Trails

It is recommended that the potential trail seg-ment, which would connect Post Office Lake toboth Frenchman’s Bar and the existing trail atVancouver Lake, should be studied. Theproposal to build a trail linking Post Office Laketo the Carty Unit should also be considered.The trail should be sited in low-impact areas oroff-site properties, so as to limit disturbancewithin the refuge. Signage along the future trailshould indicate Post Office Lake as a Lewis &Clark site.


Site #5 - Ridgefield Refuge, return campsite, March 29, 1806.

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Hiking Trails 2 mi. at Carty Unit

Seasonal Hiking Trails 1.5 mi. at River “S”

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Fig. 3.26 The Carty Unit at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

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Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeExisting Conditions

“…we encamped in a small prarie on the mainshore…heared a large hooting owl hollowing this evening,saw several of the crested fishers and some of the large andsmall blackbirds.”

Captain Meriwether Lewis


The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge islocated on the Columbia River, near the town ofRidgefield, Washington. It is approximately 10miles northeast of Vancouver, Washington.

Ownership

The site is managed and administered by theUS Fish and Wildlife Service.


Ridgefield is a 5,150-acre refuge, with most of itsland closed to public entry. The remainder ofthe reserve is designated for seasonal waterfowlhunting and fishing. Visitor access is limited tothe established 4.2-mile auto route, Oaks toWetlands Wildlife Trail and wildlife viewing areas.Environmental education is another componentof the refuge. Parking and restrooms are easilyaccessible.



Access

Roads

The refuge is accessible from I-5, via Hwy. 501.The north entrance (Carty Unit) is accessed viaNorth Main Street. The southern entrance(River “S” Unit) is accessed via South 9th Street.

Rivers

Access into the refuge via boat from the Colum-bia River, Lake River, or Bachelor Island Sloughis prohibited. However, access to and from theColumbia from the Ridgefield Marina is possiblethrough Lake River or the Bachelor IslandSlough. The Refuge can be viewed and en-joyed from boats.

Trails

There are currently no land trails connecting therefuge to other sites.


This 5,150-acre refuge is comprised of lakes,marshes, grasslands, woodlands and agricul-tural lands. This habitat is host to a widediversity of migratory waterfowl and otherwildlife.


Archeological evidence indicates Native Ameri-cans were living in this area more than 2,000years ago, due to its mild climate and abundantwildlife. The USFWS, in partnership with the

Washington State Historical Society and Port-land State University, has been conductingongoing archaeological research within therefuge. The Corps of Discovery camped hereon March 29, 1806. They came to this “smallprairie on the main shore” after a visit to thelarge Native American village of Quathlapotle,two miles down river.

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Fig. 3.30 Recommended site plan for improvements to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeRecommendations


There are plans to incorporate a WashingtonState interpretive sign panel at this location. Theselected location is at the entrance to the CartyUnit, where a new gate and parking area isplanned.


Long range plans include a new refuge visitorscenter (Heritage Center), connecting to over-looks, the funded plank house and an environ-mental education center with a loop trail, board-walk, and bridge. Additional parking and otherfacilities will be added to accommodate for thevisitors associated with these new facilities. Asmentioned above, funding has allowed for theplanning and design, but funding for constructionhas not yet been acquired.

City of Ridgefield Plans

The City of Ridgefield is preparing to supportand welcome the numerous visitors expectedalong the route of the Corps of Discovery. TheCity has a unique opportunity to welcome guestsand provide them a glimpse of the ColumbiaRiver country as it appeared during the meetingof the Corps of Discovery and the native Chi-nooks.

The Friends of the Ridgefield National WildlifeRefuge was founded to develop projects that linkthe community with the Refuge. The City isworking with the Friends to develop a visitor’sWelcome Center in downtown Ridgefield. TheWelcome Center will provide spectacular viewsof the wildlife refuge, and will help to connect thecommunity and its visitors to the refuge andpublic access opportunities.

The Welcome Center will be located in “OldTown Ridgefield” at the southwest corner of MainAvenue and Pioneer Street. The WelcomeCenter will have three general components. Theportion nearest Pioneer and Main will be a plazaand interpretative structure. The Town Squareplaza will transition south into a park with nativevegetation and interpretative signs. A trail would

lead to an overlook with a panoramic view of theRefuge.

The Center will serve as a hub for a system oftrails envisioned by Clark/Vancouver Parks andRecreation potentially connecting the area toparks and trails to the south, especially theDiscovery Trail.

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Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeRecommendations

Fig. 3.32 Perspective Sketch of future EnvironmentalEducation Shelter

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related FacilitiesIf funded and built, existing plans for facilityimprovements are sufficient to accommodatepotential visitors during the Bicentennial. It isrecommended that the Washington Stateinterpretive sign panel be located near the entryto the Carty Unit. A site identification sculpturecould be incorporated if the design did notconflict with the proposed artistic features. Theidentification sculpture would be used to directvisitors coming by trail or car to the commemora-tive features.

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Signage within the parking area at the Carty Unitshould indicate the location of the Lewis & Clarkrelated features. This would include direction tothe plank house and Wapato Portage.


Roads

Current road access is sufficient. Directionalsignage should be added along S.R. 501 andNorth Main Street identifying the refuge as aLewis & Clark landing site. A Ridgefield NationalWildlife Refuge sign will be posted on I-5.

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Trails

Future trail access to the site is recommended.There is potential for a trail between the refugeentrance and Post Office Lake and on toVancouver Lake and/or Frenchman’s Bar Park.It would need to be designed, constructed andoperated to limit disturbance to wildlife within therefuge.


Site #6 - Sauvie Island, outbound November 4, 1805, and return March 30, 1806.

Entry Locations

Parking gravel lot

Restrooms 2 portable

Wildlife Viewing Structure includes interpretive

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Existing Wildlife Area Facilities

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Fig. 3.35 Existing display panels in observation shelter

Sauvie IslandExisting Conditions

“Wappatoe (Sauvie) Island is…high and extreemlyfertile…with ponds which produce great quantities of the…bulb of which the natives call wappatoe….we passedseveral fishing camps on Wappetoe island…”



Sauvie Island is located between the MultnomahChannel and the Columbia River in Oregon. It isnorthwest of Portland and west of Vancouver.The approximate landing site location is nearthe outlet of Shillapoo Lake, now drained andfarmed. The recommended commemoration siteis along the north shore of Willow Bar.

Ownership

The entire island is a mixture of private andpublic ownership. The recommended com-memoration site is owned by Oregon Depart-ment of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and is calledthe Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.


At the Willow Bar site there are two gravelparking areas. The more developed of thesetwo areas is on the west side of Reeder Road.

A wildlife viewing structure with interpretivesignage is adjacent to the parking area. Por-table restroom facilities are located adjacent tothe viewing structure. The other parking area isadjacent to the Columbia River, via an accessdrive off the east side of Reeder Road. Aportable restroom is available at this site.


This site currently has no commemorativefeatures.

Access

Roads

Sauvie Island is accessible from Hwy. 30. Therecommended route to Willow Bar is to takeReeder Road across the island from SauvieIsland Road. Residents are worried about theimpact of more traffic on the island roads andbridges.

Rivers

There are undeveloped beach landing sitesalong much of the island’s northeast side. FerrySlip Landing, Gilbert Transient Tie-up and GilbertRiver Ramp are the three public boat rampslocated on the island. Several additional rampsare located along the Multnomah Channel and inthe town of St. Helens.

Trails

There are currently no trails connecting SauvieIsland to other sites.


The Sauvie Island Wildlife Area is used forhunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, paddling, hiking,and sunbathing. Facilities exist throughout thearea to support these activities.


Multnomah villages had occupied the island longbefore 1792 when the first white visitor, Lt.Broughton was exploring the Columbia for Capt.Vancouver. The Corps of Discovery landed onSauvie Island on March 30, 1806 during their

return trip. Lewis and Clark counted 8 townsand 2,500 inhabitants. They noted the exist-ence of one of the richest villages of the lowerColumbia at present-day Reeder’s Beach. TheHudson’s Bay Company established dairies onthe island in the 1830s to support FortVancouver. The island was named after one ofthe dairymen who worked for Hudson Bay, aFrenchman named Sauve. As pioneers settledthere in the 1850s, the Indian population gradu-ally disappeared, and it has been farmed eversince.

Existing Plans


There are currently no funded improvements forthis site.


There are currently no formal plans related tothe Lewis & Clark Bicentennial. There has beensome discussion of commissioning an artist for acommemorative sculpture.


There has been some discussion of establishinga Sauvie Island water trail for paddlers. Alsodiscussed is a wildlife-viewing trail with observa-tion decks and interpretive signage.


Fig. 3.36 Recommended facility improvements for Sauvie Island

Sauvie IslandRecommendations

Fig. 3.37 Existing observation structure and interpre-tive panels

Fig. 3.38 Views of St. Helens from Coon Point onSauvie Island

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related FacilitiesA site identification sculpture should be locatedat the interpretive structure on Reeder Road, aswell as at the Willow Bar Island site. Commemo-rative signage should be located within theexisting viewing and interpretive structure offReeder Road at Willow Bar. Additional com-memorative signage should be added to thenorth shore of Willow Bar Island for water trailusers. Another possible site for commemorativesignage is on the dike overlooking WaltonBeach. Facility improvements would includescreening and upgrading the existing toilets atthe existing interpretive structure on ReederRoad from chemical to composting.


Site size does not warrant on-site directionalsignage.


Roads

Current road access is sufficient. Signage alongU.S. 30 should indicate that Sauvie Island is aLewis and Clark landing site. Signage alongSauvie Island Road and Reeder Road shoulddirect visitors to Willow Bar.

Rivers

No formal docking facilities are recommended.There are ample opportunities for beach landingalong the northeastern shore of the island. Asite identification sign along the Columbia Riverat Willow Bar should indicate Sauvie Island as aLewis & Clark site for future water trail users.

Trails

There are no recommended trail connections toSauvie Island. However, it is recommended toconstruct a trail from Willow Bar beach to theinterpretive structure along Reeder Road.


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Site #7- Ryan Point, return campsite, March 30, 1806.

Park Entry

Parking 3 car lots, 30 paved

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Picnic Area yes

Restrooms yes

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Hiking Trails yes

Boat Ramp 4 lanes

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Fig. 3.39 Marine Park, riverfront area

Ryan PointExisting Conditions

Opportunities ConstraintsThis site is accessible from roads, rivers andtrails.The tower and its exceptional views make thissite ideal for commemorative signage.Existing parking, restroom and picnic facilitiesmake this site readily available.Connection and adjacency to Fort Vancouverinterpretation facilities.Existing Discovery Trail provides links to parktrails as well as off-site links to nearby historicand cultural attractions, as well as recreationalopportunities.

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Fig. 3.41 View eastward of the Columbia

Ryan PointExisting Conditions

“…we continued…to the place we halted to dine on the 4th ofNovember. Opposite to the center of Immage canoe islandwhere the Indians stole Capt. Clarks tomahawk. Here weencamped….this valley… is about 70 miles wide on a directline and it’s length I believe to be very extensive, this valleywould be competent to the maintenance of 40 or 50 thousandsouls if properly cultivated.”



Ryan Point is located within Marine Park inVancouver, Washington along the north shore ofthe Columbia River, just south of S.R. 14. It iswithin the Vancouver industrial complex south-east of Fort Vancouver, the site of the KaiserShipyard of the World War II Victories. It is alsowithin the boundary of the Vancouver NationalHistoric Reserve.

Ownership

Ryan Point is within Marine Park (proposed tobe renamed Ryan’s Point Park), which is ownedand administered by Clark/Vancouver Parks andRecreation Department.


Ryan Point is located within the 96-acre MarinePark. Park facilities include a view tower,walking trails, picnic shelters, play equipment,ball fields, ample parking and restrooms. Thepark is part of the Waterfront River RenaissanceTrail, which connects to Waterfront Park indowntown Vancouver. The viewing tower wasconstructed and dedicated as a memorial to theKaiser Shipyard, active during World War II.The Park is home to the Water ResourceEducation Center dedicated to the wise use andprotection of water.



Access

Roads

Marine Park can be accessed from Exit 1 off ofS.R. 14. It can be reached by heading south onSE Columbia Way to SE Marine Park Way.

Rivers

The site has a developed boat ramp and dock.

Trails

Marine Park is along the City of Vancouver’sWaterfront Renaissance Trail. The existing trailextends to the city center, but does not yetextend along the Columbia River waterfront tosites beyond the park.


The site is developed as an urban park, butcontains 34 acres of natural waterfront withinthe heart of the city. The spectacular views fromthe tower to Mt. Hood, and up and down theColumbia River, are the most significant re-source.


The main party camped here on March 30,1806. Lewis and Clark observed the WillametteValley from this site and estimated it couldsupport 50,000 settlers. The site is near FortVancouver, the location of many layers of PacificNorthwest history.

Existing Plans


There are numerous plans to preserve andprotect this last remaining natural waterfrontproperty in the heart of the city.


There are plans to install one of the WashingtonState interpretive kiosks at a site where the riveris first in view at the park. The interpretationpanels within the kiosk will provide an overviewof the Lewis & Clark observations along theOregon-Washington reach of the ColumbiaRiver.


Unfunded long range plans include a trail alongthe river to the west and the development of a“Best Practice Management Plan” for the naturalareas, including educational interpretation.


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Fig. 3.42 Recommended facility improvements for Ryan Point

Ryan PointRecommendations

Fig. 3.44 Viewing tower at Ryan Point

Fig. 3.43 View from tower at Ryan Point

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related FacilitiesIt is recommended that a site identificationsculpture be located in order to direct visitorsaccessing the site by car or trail to the interpre-tive kiosk. A site identifier sign should belocated at the dock to indicate to paddlers andboaters that this is a Lewis & Clark landing site.


Directional signage connecting the visitorscoming by car to the kiosk should be installednear the parking area.


Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Signs shouldbe installed along S.R. 14, Columbia Way andMarine Drive in order to direct visitors to theparking area.

Rivers

Current river access is sufficient. Signageshould be located at the dock in order to directpaddlers and boaters to the interpretive kiosk.The installation of a canoe/kayak locking systemon the existing dock would allow paddlers toleave their boats and enjoy the site.

Trails

Although this site has an established trail systemconnecting it to other nearby parks, several trailsegments are needed in order to connect RyanPoint to Cottonwood Beach and Post Office.Signage along the existing Waterfront Renais-sance Trail should indicate Ryan Point as aLewis & Clark landing site and direct visitors tothe interpretive kiosk.

Fig. 3.45 Discovery Trail near recommended locationfor interpretive kiosk


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Site #8- Cottonwood Beach, return campsite, March 31-April 5, 1806.

Fig. 3.46 Cottonwood Beach

Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood BeachExisting Conditions

Opportunities ConstraintsClark County is planning for major site develop-ments at Cottonwood Beach.See Vancouver Clark Parks report, prepared byJD White and Associates for site analysis data onopportunities.

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A site identification sculpture should be added tothe existing plans in order to mark this site as aLewis & Clark Greenway landing site. See figure3.48 for planned site improvements.


On-site directional signage is included in theplans and will direct visitors to the Lewis & Clarkprovision camp and interpretive sign panel.


Roads

Current access and parking is limited. Site plansincorporate a formal parking area along IndexStreet. Signage along S.R. 14 and South 32nd

Street should direct trail users to the park.

Rivers

Planned separate docking facilities for canoe/kayak users and motorized boaters wouldprovide adequate access to the site. Theinstallation of a canoe/kayak locking system onthe proposed dock would allow paddlers to leavetheir boats and enjoy the site. Both docksshould include a Lewis & Clark site identificationsign with directions to the commemorativefacilities.

Trails

Recommended on-site trail improvements willconnect this site to the future trail segmentsrunning east and west. It is recommended that

the Discovery Trail connect with Steigerwald tothe east and Ryan Point to the west. Signagealong the trail should direct trail users to on-sitecommemorative features.

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Site #9- Mouth of the Sandy River, return landing site for hunting, April 1-5, 1806.

Entry Locations

Parking 125 cars


Restrooms 1 (6 stalls)

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Hiking Trails .5 miles

Lewis & Clark Signage 3 interpretive signs

Boat Ramp 1

*This data is only for Lewis & Clark State Park.

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Fig. 3.51 Hourglass slough extending east to westthrough the middle of the delta

Sandy River Delta / Lewis & Clark State ParkExisting Conditions

Opportunities ConstraintsBoth sites are accessible from roads and river.An extensive network of informal trails within theSandy River Delta serve as a good starting pointfor a more formal trail system.The Sandy River Delta has good potential forwildlife viewing.Lewis & Clark State Park has restrooms, picnicfacilities, and parking for cars and boats.Restoration of the L & C State Park botanical trailwould offer a unique educational opportunity.

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Fig. 3.53 Existing parking at the Sandy River Delta

Sandy River Delta / Lewis & Clark State ParkExisting Conditions

“The Indians …informed us that the quicksand river isnavigable a short distance only in consequence of falls andrapids; and that no nation inhabits it.”



The Sandy River Delta is located at theconfluence of the Columbia and Sandy Riverson the south shore of the Columbia. Lewis &Clark State Park is on the southern boundary ofthe delta, separated by I-84. The park can beaccessed from the Jordan Road Exit.

Ownership

The Sandy River Delta is owned and adminis-tered by U.S. Forest Service. Lewis & ClarkState Park is owned and administered byOregon State Parks and Recreation.


The Sandy River Delta is an undevelopednatural reserve area of approximately 1,400acres. There are no developed recreationalfacilities, but the park has a network of informaltrails. There are currently no facilities support-

ing this area. The site is restricted to day-useactivity such as hiking and fishing. Dog walkingis an especially popular activity. Lewis & ClarkState Park is a roadside park, with a picnic area,restroom, boat ramp and walking trails. Thereare also remnants of a Lewis & Clark botanicaltrail. Wintertime use is limited to travelers usingthe site as a rest stop. Climbers use the park toaccess Broughton’s Bluff. Use increases in thesummertime with boaters, river users andsunbathers.


The park has an older routed-wood sign com-memorating the Corp’s outbound stop at themouth as well as their hunting expeditions upthe Sandy River during the return trip. Anothernewer state historical interpretive sign displays alocal history timeline and highlight theexpedition’s role in local history. The botanicaltrailhead has a routed-wood sign describing theexpedition’s goal of plant description andcollection. The existing trail and keying systemis in a state of disrepair.

Access

Roads

Both parks are accessible from the Jordan RoadExit off I-84. Lewis & Clark State Park has aformal parking area. The Sandy River Deltalacks a formal parking area. The current gravelarea is often flooded in the wintertime and is inconflict with traffic coming from the westboundoff-ramp.

Rivers

The existing boat ramp at Lewis & Clark StatePark is sufficient for river access. The SandyRiver Delta has no formal boat dock or ramp butits shores are accessible from the ColumbiaRiver due to widespread shallows and beaches,and depending on water levels, sloughs thatextend access northwest.

Trails

There are currently no trails connecting theSandy River Delta or Lewis & Clark State Park toeach other or nearby sites.


The Sandy River Delta marks the “Gateway” tothe Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.The area is a mixture of sloughs, wetlands,riparian vegetation and grassland. Habitatrestoration efforts within the Delta are ongoing.At Lewis & Clark State Park there is someremaining plant material from the botanical trail.There are no significant natural features on-site,but there is access to the Sandy River and viewsof Broughton’s Bluff.


In 1772 Lt. Broughton of the Vancouver expedi-tion called this site “The Barings” for the EnglishBanking family. Lewis and Clark, noting thelarge quantity of sand from a recent eruption ofMt. Hood called it “Quicksand River”. Huntingparties explored this area from April 1-5, 1806,during the Corps return. Hunting was better onthe South side of the Columbia. Two partiestotaling 9 men brought back several elk, whichwas dried for the return trip. It was later alandmark for the Oregon Trail pioneers.


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Fig. 3.54 Recommended facility improvements for Lewis & Clark State Park

Sandy River Delta / Lewis & Clark State ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.55 View of park and Broughton’s Bluff

Existing Plans


There are currently no plans for site improve-ments.


There are currently no planned improvementsfor the Bicentennial.


A completed master plan calls for minimalrecreational development in the delta area.Facilities near I-84 call for a restoration center,

public equestrian trailhead and hiking trails. Inconjunction with Lewis & Clark State Park, themaster plan calls for a “Gateway to the Gorge”interpretive center, parking, interchange andJordan Road relocation.

Recommendations


Recommendations for the Sandy River Delta areto adhere to the recommendations in the long-range master plan. Lewis & Clark State Parkand its existing facilities make it a more logicalsite for commemoration. Recommendations forthe park include the restoration of the signage,plants and trail for the botanical memorial. Asite identification sculpture should be locatednear the park entrance. In addition, the existingrouted-wood board should be checked forhistorical accuracy and restored.


This site requires minimal on-site directionalsignage as the existing commemorative signageand proposed site identification sculpture areand will be visible from the parking area.


Roads

Long-range “Gateway to the Gorge” plans forthis area addressed the current traffic hazardscreated between informal parking, road widthsand on and off-ramps. These plans should beimplemented as funding becomes available.Signage on I-84 and Jordan Road shouldindicate Lewis & Clark State Park as a site of

interest.

Rivers

Current river access is sufficient. Recom-mended signage includes a site identificationsign with directions to the park’s commemorativefeatures.

Trails

It is recommended that the missing trail segmentrequired to link Lewis & Clark State Park to the40-Mile Loop Trail should be built. The proposedfuture Lower Elevation Gorge Trail shouldconnect into the 40-Mile Loop Trail at the pro-posed “Gateway to the Gorge” center. Signagealong the trail should indicate Lewis & ClarkState Park as a site of interest and direct trailusers to on-site commemorative features.


Fig. 3.57 Botanical Memorial Trail sign at Lewis &Clark State Park.

Fig. 3.56 Botanical Memorial Trail at Lewis & ClarkState Park.

Lewis & Clark Botanical MemorialsExisting Conditions / Recommendations

Fig. 3.60 Botanical Memorial commemorative historysign along Naito Parkway

Fig. 3.59 Botanical Memorial sign commemoratingLewis & Clark located along Southwest Naito Parkway

Fig. 3.58 Botanical Memorial sign commemoratingthe “Berry Picker”, Clayoquot, located along SouthwestNaito Parkway

Existing Conditions

History of the Lewis & Clark BotanicalMemorials

In 1976, Federal employee members of thePortland Federal Executive Board (PFEB) underthe leadership of Irving W. Anderson, Presidentof the PFEB Bicentennial Committee, conveneda group of local professionals to prepare Lewis &

Clark Botanical Memorial Plans. Their effortsresulted in two projects that were completed.Lack of attention has depreciated the projectsbut remnants remain and the projects could berestored. One of the projects involved building aLewis & Clark Botanical Trail at Lewis & ClarkState Park. A trail was built and plants discov-ered by Lewis and Clark were planted andmarked. The other project was located atWaterfront Park (now renamed Governor Tom

McCall Waterfront Park) in downtown Portland.It called for historical markers with interpretativepanels mounted on pedestals to be placedalong Front Street (now renamed SW NaitoParkway), and plantings of native plants identi-fied by Lewis and Clark. The interpretativepanels remain but the planters and plantingshave nearly disappeared.

Existing Plans

The Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnershipis interested in pursuing the restoration of aportion of the native plantings and the historic“Berry Picker” sign along Southwest NaitoParkway.

Recommendations

Lewis & Clark Botanical Memorial

Recommendations include the restoration of theLewis & Clark Botanical Memorial Trail at Lewis& Clark State Park and restoration of the Lewis& Clark Botanical Memorial interpretative panelsand planters between the west curb and side-walk along SW Naito Parkway in downtownPortland. Remnants of both projects exist. Theprojects should be evaluated in comparison withoriginal intent, improved, and incorporated incommemoration within the Discovery Greenway.


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Site #10 -Blue Lake Park, landing site during Clark’s reconnaissance of the Willamette, April 3, 1806.

Park Entry

Parking car and boat trailer

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Fig. 3.61 Chinook Landing: Trail leading from picinicarea to boat ramp

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Fig. 3.63 Beach at Chinook Landing

Chinook Landing at Blue Lake ParkExisting Conditions

“…I proceeded on down. At 8 miles passed a village on thesouth side at this place my Pilot informed me he resided andthat the name of the tribe is Ne-cha-co-lee….at 3 P.M. Ilanded at a large double house of the Ne-er-che-ki-ootribe….at this place we had seen 24 additional straw Huts aswe passed last fall…on the bank at different places Iobserved smallcanoes which the women make use of togather wappato & roots in the Slashes.”


Existing Conditions


Chinook Landing is located on the south shoreof the Columbia River between Blue Lake Parkand the river’s edge. The park can be ac-cessed from NE 223rd Ave., off of Marine Drive.

Ownership

Chinook Landing, in conjunction with the largerBlue Lake Park is owned and administered byMetro.


Chinook Landing is a day-use park, with anassociated fee for use. The park has picnicfacilities, restrooms, boat ramp and dock.There is ample parking for boat trailers. Thesite also has a beach and a small wetlandinterpretation area. An existing overlook off theshoreline trail, adjacent to the boat facilitieswould make an ideal spot for commemoration.This park is mostly used by boaters. Theadjacent Blue Lake Park has extensive recre-ation and picnic facilities.


No commemorative features currently exist.

Access

Roads

Chinook Park is accessible from NE 223rd Ave.,off of Marine Drive.

Rivers

There is sufficient river access provided by theexisting boat ramp and dock.

Trails

There is a planned trail link to Blue Lake Parkand Troutdale. There is a missing trail segmentto the west. When completed this will tie into theexisting 40-Mile Loop system.


Chinook Landing is a developed urban park.The wetland on the eastside of the park providesnatural habitat, allowing for some wildlife obser-vation. Beach access to the Columbia allows forviews to the east and west.


On April 2nd and 3rd, 1806 Clark and theWillamette River reconnaissance party visitedthis village, the home of his young indian guide.The Nechacookee Village, had a large house,226 feet long, divided into 7 distinct apartments.Clark observed the impact of a smallpox epi-demic of 30 years previous. He also conversedwith inhabitants about the local geography andtraded for some wappato.

Existing Plans






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Fig. 3.64 Recommended facility improvements for Chinook Landing

Chinook Landing at Blue Lake ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.65 Proposed site marker and signage for existing overlook

Fig. 3.67 Existing riverfront walk to overlook

Fig. 3.66 Existing overlook where interpretive panelscould be placed

Recommendations

Commemoration & Related FacilitiesRecommendations for Chinook Landing includethe addition of interpretive panels at the existingoverlook, as well as a site identification marker.The shoreline trail, which connects with BlueLake Park and eventually the 40-Mile Loop Trail,is in need of repair in some locations.


This site requires on-site directional signage atthe park entrance. The site identification markershould be located near the overlook so that it isvisible to boaters from the water and visitorscoming from the parking areas.


Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Directionalsignage should be installed along Marine Drive.

Rivers

Current river access is sufficient. Recom-mended signage near the dock includes a siteidentification sign with directions to the park’scommemorative features. The installation of acanoe/kayak locking system on the existingdock would allow paddlers to leave their boatsand enjoy the site.

Trails

It is recommended that the missing 40-MileLoop Trail segment required to link ChinookLanding and Blue Lake Park to the dike should

be built as well as the dike trail east to downtownTroutdale. Signage along the trail should directtrail users to on-site commemorative features.


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Park Entry

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Fig. 3.68 Ship entering the Columbia River from theWillamette River.

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Fig. 3.69 Existing restroom at Kelley Point Park

Fig. 3.70 Meadow and picnic area at Kelley Point Park

Kelley Point ParkExisting Conditions

“…at a distance of 13 miles below the last village… I enteredthis river which the nativs had informed us of, calledMultnomah River so called by the nativs from a nation whoreside on Wappato Island a little below the enterance of thisriver….”



Kelley Point Park is located at the confluence ofthe Columbia and Willamette Rivers, adjacent toPortland’s Rivergate District. It is along theeastside of the Willamette and the south shoreof the Columbia. The entrance to the park iswhere North Lombard Street turns into NorthMarine Drive.

Ownership

Kelley Point Park is owned and administered byPortland Parks and Recreation (PP&R).


Kelley Point Park is a day-use park with picnicfacilities, restrooms, trails, and beaches. Thereare two parking lots. The site is primarily usedfor walking, picnicking, and during the summermonths sunbathing. Both motorized and hu-man-powered boats land on the park’s beaches,despite no formal docking facilities. There isheavy recreational boating and commercial

traffic in the area. Vandalism is a concern in thepark.


An existing routed-wood sign commemoratingthe Lewis & Clark expedition and Clark’s recon-naissance is located at the Willamette at the tipof the park.

Access

Roads

Kelley Point Park is accessible from Kelley PointPark Road, where North Lombard Street andNorth Marine Drive converge. It passes throughland managed by the Port or Portland and isgated at night.

Rivers

There are no formal ramps or docks on this site.At the turn-off to Kelley Point Park there is aninformal and unimproved canoe launch on theColumbia Slough. Despite the concern of thePort of Portland and PP & R, boaters useexisting beaches for landing. There is a safetyconcern, as there is a high volume of commer-cial and recreational boating at the convergenceof these two major rivers.

Trails

There is an adequate trail system loopingaround the park. One portion is paved andaccessible the rest are sand and/or gravel.There is no trail segment from the parking areasconnecting to the 40-Mile Loop Trail to the eastor south.


Although Kelley Point Park may some day bedesignated as a “natural area” city park, the highlevel of use and condition of natural vegetationmay not be consistent with this designation. Thepark is surrounded by water on three sides, theColumbia River to the north, the WillametteRiver to the west and the Columbia Slough tothe south. There are extensive cottonwoodforests, but ivy and blackberry have createdmanagement problems, as they dominate theunderstory. The views from this site of thesewater bodies, in addition to Mt. Hood, Mt. St.Helens, and Sauvie Island, make it an excep-tional location.


Captain Clark, seven of his men, and an Indianguide canoed past this point the afternoon ofApril 2, 1806 during their reconnaissance of theWillamette River. Mistaking the name of a localtribe for that of the river itself, Clark called it the“Multnomah.” When the Corps of Discovery

passed through, this area was drasticallydifferent. The configuration of islands at theconvergence of the Columbia and WillametteRivers prevented the discovery of the Willametteduring their outbound and return trips. Thepoint, known today as Kelley Point was originallyon one of the islands obscuring the mouth of theWillamette. Lt. Broughton had noted theseislands in 1792. Kelley Point was so named in1926 to honor Hall Kelley, an 1830’s proponentof immigration to Oregon.

Existing Plans


A trail improvement project has been partiallyfunded through Metro’s Bond Measure for Parks,Streams, and Natural Areas and a grant fromOregon Parks and Recreation. The trail projectwill relocate, improve and create new on-sitepaths where needed to complete the loop andlink important site elements and parking lots. Inaddition, the on-site loop will be linked to the 40-mile Loop Trail with a new paved off-street routealong the Columbia Slough. Additional fundingis needed and being sought through Metro’sNorth Portland Enhancement Fund. The Bureauof Environmental Services Watershed Revegeta-tion program has just started a $50,000 vegeta-tion restoration program on approximately fiveacres at the south end of the park along theColumbia Slough. The five-year project isfunded through an E.P.A. grant and will removeinvasive exotic plants and reestablish a nativeplant community.


There are currently no additional improvementsfunded for the Bicentennial, as both operating


Fig. 3.71 Alternative A, Recommended facility improvements for Kelley Point Park

Kelley Point ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.72 Alternative A, proposed pier and site marker for Kelley Point Park

Fig. 3.73 Alternative B, three formal viewpoints at Kelley Point Park

and capital budgets have been dramaticallyreduced. However, the trail improvement plandid get Willamette Greenway approval for amoderate sized view plaza at the confluence. Iffunding were available, the design could berefined and the appropriate site developmentpermits secured. Across the shore from theconfluence of the Willamette and ColumbiaRivers at Frenchman’s Bar, there are plans for aMaya Lin designed commemorative feature.


It is recommended by Portland Parks andRecreation (PP&R), that prior to any significantchange in use, a master plan should be gener-ated. If funding were available for the planning,the primary issue would be to determine thedesired balance between natural resource-related use and more traditional recreationaluses. Without changes in the park’s existing


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Kelley Point ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.74 The new Lombard Street undercrossing ofthe 40-Mile Loop Trail, adjacent to Kelley Point Park

program, PP&R recognizes the needs for thefollowing improvements: resurface driveway andremove existing creosote-treated bollards;improve access control for vehicles; develop acomprehensive trail system, including closure ofinformal trails; bioengineer river banks to resistflood damage; remove invasive exotics through-out the park; reestablishing native vegetation;maintain river views at the confluence andprovide seating at this view point.

There are also plans to improve the canoe-launch area at the park entrance as well asdevelop a trail segment from the main parkingarea to connect with the 40-Mile Loop Trail. Inaddition, if funds were available to improve thepanhandle of Port of Portland property thatincludes the park driveway south of Terminal 6,PP&R would be willing to manage this as part ofKelley Point Park. The Port is committed todeveloping a trail link between N. Marine Driveand the park in this area but access controlimprovements are needed to reduce illegaldumping.

Recommendations


Any plans beyond PP&R’s existing projectswould require extra funding for a master plan.Proposed site features would require approvalfrom both PP&R and the Port. New site featuresshould also be designed to address the impactsof flooding and vandalism on this site. Recom-mendations for Kelley Point Park include theaddition of an observation pier that would allowvisitors a more sweeping view of the confluenceand surrounding landscape features. Com-memorative signage, in the form of interpretivepanels, could be added to the pier. A siteidentification marker is also recommended. Theneeded improvements to the shoreline loop trailand recommended link to the 40-Mile Loop Trailare partially funded, but full funding is not yetsecured.


Any signage proposed for this site shouldaddress vandalism. This site requires on-sitedirectional signage at the park entrance. Ifapproved, the site identification marker shouldbe located near the overlook so that it is visiblefrom the water and to visitors coming from theparking areas.


Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Signageshould be installed along N. Lombard Street andN. Marine Drive indicating Kelley Point Park as aLewis & Clark site.

Rivers

When the Port deeded the parkland to the City,it included a covenant that specifically prohibitsriver access facilities for boat berth, tie-up orlaunch for 30 years. There have been indica-tions during the recent Marine Terminals MasterPlan that the Port may be more open to someboating at the park. The Port would need toapprove the locations and usage, in light of thelarge commercial ships that dock at Terminal 5& 6. Recommended signage at any approvedlanding and launching site should include a siteidentification sign with directions to the park’scommemorative features.

Trails

It is recommended that the missing segmentfrom the park to the existing 40-Mile Loop Trailsegment be built. PP&R has secured partialfunding and is in the process of seeking theremaining funding. Signage along the trailshould indicate Kelley Point Park as a Lewis &Clark site and direct users to on-site commemo-rative features.

Fig. 3.75 View off of the tip of Kelley Point Park,confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers


Site #12 -Cathedral Park, campsite for Clark’s reconnaissance of the Willamette, April 2, 1806.

Entry Location

Parking 50 cars/ boat parking




Paths 1 mile

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Fig. 3.77 View of Cathedral Park from opposite shore

Fig. 3.78 Paths and picnic facilities within CathedralPark

Cathedral ParkExisting Conditions

“…I can plainly see Mt. Jefferson…S.E. Mt. Hood East, Mt. St.Helians…a high humped mountain to the East of Mt. St.Helians.”



Cathedral Park is located underneath the St.John’s Bridge on the east shore of theWillamette River, in the St John’s neighborhoodof Portland.

Ownership

Cathedral Park is owned and administered byPortland Parks & Recreation (PP&R).


Cathedral Park is a day-use park with picnicfacilities, a stage and amphitheater, restrooms,walking paths, a boat ramp, fishing pier, and asmall beach area. There is both car and boattrailer parking available. The site is used for amixture of activities. The park’s urban locationmakes it popular for dog walking and strolls. Inthe summertime, events such as the jazz festivaldraw big crowds. In the wintertime, neighborsview the Christmas ships from the banks and

docks. Boat ramp use is constant but especiallypopular during fish runs.


There is an existing history wall on the site thatmentions the Lewis & Clark expedition. Vandalshave removed the bronze relief plaques but thetext still remains.

Access

Roads

Cathedral Park is accessible from N. AltaAvenue from N. Lombard Street or N. PittsburgAvenue from N. Willamette Boulevard.

Rivers

The existing boat ramp allows for access formotorized boats. The existing beach is anadequate landing site for paddlers.

Trails

There is an adequate trail system within thepark. Although there is no formal trail, there is asidewalk connection to the 40-Mile Loop to thenortheast. To the southeast, the neighboringBureau of Environmental Services WaterPollution Control Lab developed a portion of theWillamette Greenway Trail in front of their facility.PP&R has developed a feasibility study toextend a North Portland Willamette GreenwayTrail from Cathedral Park to Swan Island,continuing on to the Eastbank Esplanade.Funding for this link is still needed.


Cathedral Park is a developed urban neighbor-hood park. A small portion of the shoreline wasrecently planted with native plants, but a majorityof the park is formally landscaped. Waterfrontaccess to the Willamette River and views to thewest of Forest Park are interesting landscapefeatures.


Captain Clark and the Willamette reconnais-sance party camped near here on April 2, 1806.They found a large, empty wooden house – the

temporary residence of Indians who lived nearpresent day Oregon City. It was 30 by 40 feet,built of broad boards, covered with cedar bark,and full of the Indians’ possessions. It was alsoinfested with fleas, so Clark and his partycamped nearby. The actual site is just Northeastof this location on the grounds of the Port ofPortland’s Terminal 4. Cathedral Park wasestablished in the 1970’s, named for the church-like arches of the St. Johns Bridge which towerabove it. The St. John’s bridge remains apopular Portland landmark, creating a uniqueatmosphere for the park.

Existing Plans


There are currently no funded plans for siteimprovements. A recent renovation of the parkincluded renovation of existing pathways andaddition of new paths, lighting, benches, andpicnic tables. The funding was insufficient andthe renovation of pathways and replacement ofthe stage is still needed.


PP&R currently has no planned improvementsfor the Bicentennial. The St. John’s BusinessBoosters are looking into a monument to thenative people once living in the area and areworking with local tribes to secure funding. It isnot certain whether this project will be completedby 2005.


PP&R would like to renovate the balance of thepath system, rebuild the stage, and extend theriparian vegetation where it does not conflict with


Fig. 3.79 Recommended facility improvements for Cathedral Park

Cathedral ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.81 History wall at Cathedral Park

Fig. 3.80 Existing pier under St. Johns Bridge

other park usage. The St. John’s BusinessBoosters funded the design of the new stageand is trying to secure funding for the construc-tion. PP&R would also like to strengthen thepedestrian connection between the park andneighborhood. The other outstanding project is

to redevelop the large parking lot so thatstormwater is treated before flowing into theWillamette River. This renovation wouldcoincide with the goals of the neighboringBureau of Environmental Services WaterPollution Control Lab.

Recommendations


The existing fishing pier makes an ideal view-point with interpretive signage. The site identifi-cation marker could be located at the entranceof the pier. The existing history wall should berestored with vandal-proof plaques. These twosite features could be visually linked with a pathwith distinctive paving.


This site requires on-site directional signage inthe parking lots. By locating the site identifica-tion marker near the pier, it would be visible fromalmost any point in the park, as well as from thewater.


Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Signageshould be installed along North Lombard Streetand North Willamette Boulevard indicatingCathedral Park as a Lewis & Clark site.

Rivers

Current river access is sufficient. Recom-mended signage at this site should include a siteidentification sign at the boat ramp and pier withdirections to the park’s commemorative features.The installation of a canoe/kayak locking systemon the existing pier would allow paddlers toleave their boats and enjoy the site.

Fig. 3.82 View south to Portland off fishing pier


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Fig. 3.83 Cathedral Park fishing pier , recommendedlocation for a commemorative viewpoint

Trails

It is recommended that the missing segmentswhich would link the park to the existing 40-MileLoop Trail segment be built. Signage along thisfuture trail should indicate Cathedral Park as aLewis & Clark site and direct users to on-sitecommemorative features.


Site #13 -University of Portland, end of Willamette reconnaissance, April 3, 1806.

Campus Entry

Parking yes

Picnic Area yes

Restrooms yes

Paths throughout campus

Lewis & Clark Signage 1interpretive sign

Sculpture / Monument 1 plaque, 1 sculpture

Museum Exhibit


Fig. 3.84 View of the sculptures at the University ofPortland on Waud’s Bluff

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Fig. 3.86 View downtown towards Portland fromWillamette Cove

University of PortlandExisting Conditions

“…2 miles to a bend under the high lands on the Stard. Sidepassing a Larboard point. Thence the river bends to the Eastof S East as far as I could see. At this place I think the widthof the river may be stated at 500 yards and sufficiently deepfor a Man of war ship of any burthen.”



The University of Portland is located on Waud’sBluff on the eastern shore of the WillametteRiver, along N. Willamette Blvd. in the UniversityPark District of Portland.

Ownership

University of Portland is a private Catholicuniversity.


The University of Portland is a four-year univer-sity with 2,900 students and 72 programs ofstudy. The campus has a large quad and otheropen space areas. The University’s museumhas an extensive Lewis & Clark collection, bothon display and archived. Waud’s Bluff is thelocation of existing commemoration. There is noformal trail connecting the bluff to the shore, butthe gated terminus of N. Portsmouth Avenueswitchbacks down to the Willamette River fromthe bluff.


There is an existing bronze relief plaque nearthe entrance to the university. At Waud’s Bluffthere is a life size sculpture of Clark, York, andthe Indian guide looking and pointing towardsMt. Jefferson. An interpretive plaque accompa-nies the sculpture.

Access

Roads

The University is accessible from NorthWillamette Blvd.

Rivers

There is a broad, low-lying bench below thebluff, part of which is in public ownership andcalled Willamette Cove. This bench is in thePortland Harbor, but its Superfund Site designa-tion will likely preclude near-term public access.In its existing condition it is not easily accessiblefor paddlers.

Trails

There is an adequate trail system within thegrounds. There are no trails extending beyondthe campus, connecting the 40-Mile Loop Trail.


The University of Portland is a developed urbancampus. The majority of the campus is formallylandscaped. The bluff below the campus iscovered by native and naturalized vegetation.


This site overlooks the location on theWillamette River channel which Clark and hisparty reached on the morning of April 3, 1806.At “the center of a bend under the high lands onthe right side ” he estimated the river’s width at500 yards and found it deeper than his 5-fathomsounding line. Misunderstanding the Indians’estimate of the distance to the falls at today’sOregon City as 40 miles, he turned his partyback here. During the reconnaissance andlikely near the end of their journey up theWillamette, they observed a peak from thechannel and named it Mt. Jefferson.

Existing Plans






There are long-range plans for the developmentof a North Beach Trail extending from St. JohnsBridge east to Willamette Cove. Portland Parksand Metro are especially interested in a poten-tial extension of the trail leading along theriverfront to the Steel Bridge. It has beenproposed that the Peninsula Crossing Trail beextended down to the riverfront, connecting toWillamette Cove Park property and the potentialriverfront trail. The riverfront trail would possiblyfollow the alignment of the railroad right-of-wayat the foot of the bluff.

Fig. 3.85 Existing Statue of Captain Clark, York, andan American Indian guide


Fig. 3.88 Recommended facility improvements for University of Portland

University of PortlandRecommendations

Recommendations


Long range plans for the area at the foot of thebluff will likely not take shape for some time.Therefore, it is recommended that the existingfeatures at the University of Portland commemo-rate the terminus of the Willamette Reconnais-sance.


This site requires on-site directional signage atthe campus entrance, and in available parkingareas. The location of a site identificationsculpture would require approval by the univer-sity. There is the possibility of locating the siteidentification sculpture at the bluff.

Fig. 3.89 View towards downtown Portland from Waud’s Bluff


Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Signageshould be installed along N. Willamette Blvd.indicating the University of Portland as a Lewis &Clark site.

Rivers

River access is not appropriate at this time.

Trails

The development of the missing trail segments(see unfunded long-range plans) is recom-mended. These missing links would connect thesite to the Portland waterfront and the 40-MileLoop Trail.


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Site #14 -Dabney State Park, return hunting expeditions, April 1-5, 1806.

Park Entry

Parking 196 spaces


Picnic Shelters 1


Potable Water yes

Hiking Trails 1 mile, throughout

Interpretive Signage 1 Sandy River

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Fig. 3.92 No existing signage near Lewis & Clark StatePark directs visitors to Dabney State Park

Dabney State ParkExisting Conditions

Sergt Pryor returned in the evening and reported that he hadascended the river six miles… .”



Dabney State Park is located along the northshore of the Sandy River upstream of the StarkStreet Bridge.

Ownership

Dabney State Park is owned and administeredby Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.


Dabney State Park is a day-use park with anentrance fee. The park has numerous recre-ational facilities, as well as restrooms, picnicareas, and a boat ramp. Although there isadequate boat and car parking during off-season use, users are forced to park along theColumbia River Highway during high-use times.The park is a popular summertime picnic andswimming location. Boaters consistently use theramp throughout the year. The park is subject toflooding.


There is currently no existing commemorativefeature.

Access

Roads

The park is accessible via the Historic ColumbiaRiver Highway.

Rivers

There is sufficient river access via the boatramp. There are also beach-landing sites alongthe park’s shoreline for paddlers.

Trails

There is a trail system within the park; portionsrequire repairs to be ADA compliant. There areno trails extending beyond the site.


Dabney State Park is a developed high-usestate park. On-site natural features are limited topockets of native vegetation and the riparianareas along the river and Bonnie Brook. Exist-ing views of the Sandy River and opposite shoreare interesting.


This was in the vicinity of the furthest pointreached by Sergeant Pryor’s hunting expedition.From April 1-5 hunting parties were sent acrossthe Columbia River from present day Cotton-wood Beach to the Sandy River in order toincrease the Corps provision supply for the tripeast.

Existing Plans






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Fig. 3.93 Recommended facility improvements for Dabney State Park

Dabney State ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.94 Existing signage and Sandy River overlook

Recommendations


The park currently has a newer state interpre-tive sign describing the Sandy River. Theexisting sign is located at the park’s bestviewing area of the Sandy. A site identificationsculpture should mark this location. This is alsoan appropriate location for a new interpretivesign commemorating the Lewis & Clark expedi-tion and the role the Sandy River played. Thislocation would require some upgrading, as amore formal viewpoint would be appropriate.Trail improvements to and from this location tothe nearby parking are necessary. This sitecould also be a potential launch-site for guidedSandy River canoe trips.


This site requires on-site directional signage atthe park entrance, and in available parkingareas. The location of a site identificationsculpture at the viewpoint would assist in way-finding for visitors coming from the river andland.


Dabney State ParkRecommendations

Fig. 3.95 Existing path linking picnic area to theSandy River


Roads

Existing road access is sufficient. Signageshould be installed along the Historic ColumbiaRiver Highway indicating Dabney State Park asa Lewis & Clark site.

Rivers

Current river access is sufficient. Recom-mended signage at this site should include a siteidentification sign at the ramp.

Trails

There is no recommendation for off-site traildevelopment.

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IV. Conclusion

Fig. 4.1 Government Island viewed from Chinook Landing

Project Summary and Next Steps

Project Summary

The Discovery Greenway Plan provides a visionfor connectivity and commemoration of 14 sitesof interest the Portland/Vancouver area identifiedin the Journals of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.The vision for connectivity is contained withinDiscovery Greenway goals for bringing peopletogether to learn about the past and plan for thefuture. Recommendations call for connectingthe sites by roads, rivers, and trails and com-memorating Lewis & Clark activities at each ofthe sites.

The Plan is intended to be an action plan. TheLewis & Clark 2005, Inc. Board will serve as acatalyst entity for promoting implementation.With funding, site owner/agencies will implementpermitting and construction. Recommendationsare not prioritized. Implementation will occur

through opportunity as well as planned effortsgeared toward funding and building variouscomponents of the plan.

The Plan offers a number of components. It willserve as a master plan that can be used as asales and long-range planning tool. It providesrecommendations for commemoration at each ofthe 14 sites. The Site Recommendation Matrixon the facing page offers a summary of siterecommendations and their costs. The Plan alsoidentifies missing links in the Discovery Trail andthe 40-Mile Loop Trail. The site identifier sculp-ture proposed for each site will help visitorslocate commemorative features and link the siteswith a unifying design element. These compo-nents provide a guide for implementing the visionfor connectivity and commemoration.

Next Steps

Next steps involve promotion of the DiscoveryGreenway Plan, generating funding for imple-menting recommendations, and institutionalizingthe Discovery Greenway concept and itscomponents into site owner plans and budgets.Implementation of recommendations will includeopportunity, strategy, and planning. Whenfunding becomes available for plan components,additional planning, design and permitting will berequired before construction can occur. Consid-erable lead-time may be required as somerecommended improvements may trigger theneed for new park master plans and/or signifi-cant environmental review. Funding and

implementation efforts may require significantadministrative resources suggesting the need forthoughtful and dependable guidance.

All recommendations in the Plan may not all beimplemented in time for the height of the com-memoration period between 2003 and 2005.Some components, such as the more compli-cated missing trail links, will be legacy improve-ments built in the future for community connec-tivity. Other components may be added to theDiscovery Greenway plan as it matures overtime connecting the Portland/Vancouver area tothe Columbia River with its past, its present, andits future.

Fig. 4.2 View of the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers from Kelley Point Park

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Summary Site Recommendations Matrix

The Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayAppendix

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Appendix A - Preliminary Estimated Costs for Recommended Site Improvements

V. Appendix

Recommended Commemoration ImprovementsRooster Rock

Site identification sculptureViewpoint/panorama circles (2)Path to viewpointsDirectional signing

Government IslandSite identification sculpture (2)Commemoration signingConnecting trailDirectional signing

Portland International AirportSite identification sculptureCommemoration nodes on 40-Mile Loop Trail(commemoration in terminal by Port of Portland)

Post Office LakeSite identification sculpturePost Office Lake commemoration viewpointRiver viewpointParking improvementsDirectional signing

Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeSite identification sculptureDirectional signing

Sauvie IslandSite identification sculptureViewing structure commemorationWater trail landingWalton Beach signDirectional signing

Ryan PointSite identification sculptureDirectional signingTrail connectionCommemoration kiosk by others

Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood BeachSite identification sculptureDirectional signingSite improvements by others

Sandy River DeltaNo improvements

Recommended Commemoration Improvements Lewis & Clark State Park

Site identification sculptureBotanical Memorial restorationDirectional signingTrail improvementsSign restoration

Chinook Landing at Blue Lake ParkSite identification sculptureCommemoration panels at overlookImprove existing pathPath connection to 40-Mile Loop TrailDirectional signing

Kelley Point ParkSite identification sculptureCommemoration viewpoint pier(s)Path improvementsDirectional signing

Cathedral ParkSite identification sculptureViewpoint/dock commemorationHistory Wall restorationPaving stone path connectionDirectional signingShoreline native plantings

University of PortlandSite identification sculptureDirectional signing

Dabney State ParkSite identification sculptureViewpoint/commemoration featureTrail improvementsDirectional signing

SW Naito Parkway (Portland)Site identification sculptureBotanical Memorial restoration

164th Avenue (Vancouver)Site identification sculptureDirectional signing

SUBTOTALDesign & Permitting @ 35%Contingency @ 25%

TOTAL

Cost$125,000

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$150,000

$125,000

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1,375,000481,250343,750

$2,200,000

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Appendix B - Preliminary Estimated Costs for Recommended Trail Improvements

Missing Trail Links Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate

Discovery Trail Missing Links Preliminary Cost Estimate*Steigerwald to Cottonwood BeachCottonwood Beach to 192nd192nd to Columbia Springs Ed. CenterEllsworth to WIntler ParkDaniel St. to Esther Short ParkLower River Road to Vancouver Lake ParkVancouver Lake Park SpurVancouver Lake Park Spur to Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeRidgefield National Wildlife Refuge SegmentSUBTOTALDesign & permitting @ 30%GRAND TOTAL

40-Mile Loop Trail Missing Links Preliminary Cost Estimate*Lower Elevation Gorge TrailSandy River Delta to Troutdale EsplanadeTroutdale Esplanade to Blue Lake Park via dikeTrail along Blue Lake Park frontageWest end Blue Lake Park to McGuire PointGresham Fairview Trail - Sandy Blvd. To Marine Dr.NE 112th to NE 122nd on south side Marine DriveCross Levee Trail LinkageN Marine Dr. to Elrod on Peninsula CanalBridgeton Linkage to NE 33rd.Peninsula Canal to I-5 on Marine DriveElrod to Denver Ave.North Portland Road to LandfillKelly Point Park Extension with Paddle LaunchSt. John’s Bridge to LandfillSt. John’s Bridge to University of PortlandSUBTOTALDesign & permitting @ 30%GRAND TOTAL

*Preliminary costs do not include contingency or land acquisition.

1,700,0005,775,0002,475,0001,437,500

225,0002,000,0001,350,0002,100,0004,250,000

21,312,5006,393,750

27,706,250

5,940,000264,000

2,640,0001,650,0001,056,0002,025,000

792,000400,000700,000600,000

1,900,0004,752,000

900,000400,000

2,250,0001,250,000

27,519,0008,255,700

35,774,700


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Appendix C - Legacy Projects

Legacy Project ListApril 8, 2002

Rooster Rock

Trail connection to Lower Elevation Columbia River Gorge Trail

Government Island

Expansion and/or improvements in habitat, trails, and interpretation on the Island

Environmental education program and supporting facilities

Portland International Airport

Terminal exhibits program

Post Office Lake

Future expanded interpretation and restrooms

Connection with Lower Columbia River Water Trail

Connection with seasonal trail (extension of Discovery Trail to Post Office Lake

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Plank House

Discovery Center

Replacement of Lake River Bridge, including adding pedestrian path

Sauvie Island

Lower Columbia River Water Trail landing

Sauvie Island water trail

Trail connection from Lower Columbia River Water Trail landing to viewing platform

Ryan Point

Improved trail connection to Discovery Trail

Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach

Trail connection to Discovery Trail

Trail connection to Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Connection to Lower Columbia River Water Trail

Sandy River Delta / Lewis & Clark State Park

I-84 Interchange relocation and Sandy River Delta Park entry

Park facilities including trail access to historic mouth of Sandy River

Gateway Facility to the Columbia River Gorge

Trail connection between Troutdale and Lewis & Clark State Park via the 40-Mile Loop Trail

Chinook Landing (Blue Lake Par k)

Connection to 40-Mile Loop Trail (Alcoa / Reynolds Dike)

Kelley Point Park

Connection to 40-Mile Loop Trail

Lower Columbia River Water Trail access/canoe launch and parking near park entry

Cathedral Park

Connection to Willamette River Greenway Trail

University of Portland

Connection to Willamette River Greenway Trail

Dabney State Park (none)


Appendix D - Contacts

Lewis & Clark Discovery GreenwayStudy Contacts to Date

Barbara Walker 40-Mile Loop Trail

David Perlick Clark County Transportation

Kelley Punteney Clark / Vancouver Parks

Elizabeth Tyree Clark / Vancouver Parks

Ron Mah J.D. White

Arlene Johnson Lewis & Clark Bicenntenial Committee

Ted Kaye Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc.

Christian Hathaway Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership

Heather Nelson Kent Metro

Bob Brown ODFW

Mark Nebeker ODFW

Chris Wheaton ODFW

John Cowan Oregon State Parks

Lisa Midlam Oregon State Parks

Kevin Price Oregon State Parks

Maria Thi Mai Oregon State Parks

Jack Wiles Oregon State Parks

Gregg Everhart Portland Parks

Jim Sjulin Portland Parks

Don Taggart Portland Parks

David Yamashita Portland Parks

Roger Daniels Port of Camas / Washougal

Sheldon Tyler Port of Camas / Washougal

Susan Bladholm Port of Portland

Debby Kennedy Port of Portland

Yvette Donovan RNWR

Tom Melanson RNWR

Susan Saul RNWR

Mike Ferris USFS

Jim Kuffner University of Portland

Bill Reed University of Portland


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Appendix E - Site Interpretation Matrix

The Sites Interpretation Matrix was prepared in November 2000 by the Site Interpretation subcommitteeof the Rediscovery of the Rivers Committee, Lewis & Clark 2005, Inc. Work of the subcommittee devel-oped the term and the concept for the Lewis & Clark Discovery Greenway. Dabney State Park wassubsequently added to this list.


Appendix F - Sources

List of References

Benkendorf Associates Corp., The. Prepared for Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces. ColumbiaRiver Gleason Boat Ramp/Broughton Beach Master Plan. March, 1998.

City of Vancouver. Columbia River Renaissance Vision Plan. 1992

Corning, Howard McKinley (Edited by). Dictionary of Oregon History. Binford & Mort Publishing, Port-land, Oregon. 1989.

David Evans and Associates, Inc. 40-Mile Loop Master Plan. May 1983.

David Evans and Associates, Inc. Lewis & Clark 2005 Commemoration Project, Portland-VancouverLanding Sites Inventory. May, 2000.

E.D. Hovee & Company. Prepared for Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces Department. Blue LakeRegional Park, Economic Feasibility Study and Facility Design Concept. December, 2001.

Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon. Lewis & Clark Bicentennial, The Oregon Experience 2003-2006.June 2001

http://www.lewisandclarkportland.com. Lewis & Clark 2005. An Introduction to Commemorating theLewis & Clark 2005 Bicentennial in Portland. Accessed July 1, 2002.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Columbia Gorge Management Unit, Master Plan Summary.1994.

Strong, Emory and Ruth. Seeking Western Waters. The Lewis and Clark Trail from the Rockies to thePacific. Oregon Historical Society Press, 1995.

Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation Services. Clark County Regional Comprehensive Parks, Recre-ation & Open Space Plan. June 2000.

United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Final Environmental Impact Statement for theSandy River Delta Plan. October, 1995.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Prepared for Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, Washing-ton. Schematic Design Report for Ridgefield Center. March 11, 2002.

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