The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail: A Guide for Paddlers, Hikers, and Other Explorers [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Keith G. Hay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2004

The Lewis and Clark expedition traveled the final 450 miles of their journey to the Pacific Ocean entirely by water, the last segment along the Columbia River. Beginning near the Bonneville Dam, the lower Columbia has been designated the Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail in recognition of its rich historical significance. With this authoritative guide, today's water-traveling explorer — or motorist, bicyclist, or hiker — can discover the unique landscapes and history of the lower Columbia and imagine what this awesome, untamed terrain may have looked like during the time of Lewis and Clark.

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"[Hay's] descriptions are clear and informative, highlighting both the beautiful — spectacular waterfalls in the gorge — and the treacherous — areas of strong currents and constant wind chop. Hay's deep respect and affection for the river are evident throughout his writing ... [A] detailed, user-friendly handbook for exploring the lower Columbia river."
—Susan Lacer, Bloomsbury Review, May 2005 (Bloomsbury Review )

"Hay's ... introduces not only water-traveling explorers, but also motorists, bicyclists and hikers, to the landscapes and history of the lower Columbia."
—San Francisco Chronicle, April 24, 2004 (The San Francisco Chronicle )

"The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail ... is packed with stories about Southwest Washington geography and history ... [and] filled with obscure historical tidbits ... Hays offers the expert view of a paddler who has explored every ripple of the river."
—Dean Baker, Oregonian, March 29, 2004 (Oregonian )

Book Description

The Lewis and Clark expedition traveled the final 450 miles of their journey to the Pacific Ocean entirely by water, the last segment along the Columbia River. With this authoritative guide, today's water-traveling explorer-or motorist, bicyclist, or hiker-can discover the unique landscapes and history of the lower Columbia and imagine what this awesome, untamed terrain may have looked like during the time of Lewis and Clark.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press; First Edition edition (March 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881926205
• ISBN-13: 978-0881926200
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,351,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book to Accompany Any Reading or Travel of L & C'st Columbia Expedition, February 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail: A Guide for Paddlers, Hikers, and Other Explorers (Paperback)

I purchased this well done guide book of Lewis and Clark's travel down the Columbia River and their return, from the stand point of a paddler or hiker and others trying to become more familiar with their travels, to accompany the book "River of Promise". The book, with maps, pictures and descriptions of the river and landmarks along the way provide a great vision of what Lewis and Clark encountered. The chapters are divided ito progressive regions of the river with detailed maps , photos of today and the past as the river periodically changed, descriptions in blue of local parks, islands, towns and the facilities or campsites t each location and the distances to each one. The author describes what is at each stopping point and what the Lewis and Clark company did or encountered at every stop or turn. The book also includes historic drawings from the company's period and even photographs such as a photo of a recently discoveredJefferson Peace Metal that was found in an indian burial. A wonderful book whether you plan to paddle, hike, drive along the way or to visualize while reading of Lewis & Clark's travel along the Columbia.