Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats detected for first time in Oregon
The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in Clatsop County.
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2025-09-19
1 STORIES2024-10-24
1 STORIESHometown Tourism Days
Are you a local to Pacific or Clatsop County? Come enjoy a day outside!
Official NPS source2024-10-04
1 STORIESBats, Spiders, Owls—Oh My!
Join us on Friday, October 25th, for a special nighttime event! Bring a flashlight and wear your costume as you learn about creatures of the night.
Official NPS source2024-06-13
1 STORIESOregon Black Pioneers Exhibit at Fort Clatsop Visitor Center
Between 1840 and 1870, Oregon’s government passed laws excluding Black people from rights afforded to white settlers. Despite this, a small number of Black Americans settled or remained in Oregon.
Official NPS source2024-05-17
1 STORIESFishing for Healthy Waterways
A free educational fishing event will take place on June 1st, 2024, from 9am to 1 pm at Netul Landing.
Official NPS source2023-10-25
1 STORIESBe a Tourist in Your Own Hometowns
Hometown Tourism Day offers lots of unique opportunities for locals to access local sites for a discount or free.
Official NPS source2023-10-13
1 STORIESNorth Coast Salmon and Trout Habitat Snorkel Surveys
Do you know exactly where salmon and trout grow up in Oregon’s north coast streams? Join us as we kick off this year’s Nature Matters speaker series to explore the North Coast Watershed Association’s (NCWA) work this summer with partners at the Necanicum Watershed Council, and Bio-Surveys LLC to conduct the first ever snorkel surveys of 300 plus miles of streams from Necarney to Gnat Creek.
Official NPS source2023-10-07
1 STORIESBats, Spiders, Owls - Oh My!
BSOOM 2023 special event news release, come join us for a night time. special event!
Official NPS source2023-08-25
1 STORIESMad About Bats
Come and join us for a 30-minute comedy circus for all ages to learn about bats and their importance through juggling, lasso work, puppetry, and more.
Official NPS source2023-01-18
1 STORIESFort Clatsop Visitor Center & Bookstore Open During Construction
The Visitor Center at Fort Clatsop is under remodel starting Jan. 16. Operation hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will not be impacted but visitors will be rerouted to enter the Visitor Center through side doors. Visitors are asked to follow all signage.
Official NPS source2022-03-17
1 STORIESDrivers of Change in Rocky Intertidal Communities
The 7 p.m. presentation takes place March 24 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom. The free event is open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. to purchase dinner or beverages at the Fort George before the event. The Lovell Showroom is at limited capacity of 50 people.
Official NPS source2022-03-07
1 STORIESKlahowya Youth Volunteer Program
Monday, March 21 from 10-2 p.m. Ranger Izzy will be offering a session on fires and candles as part of the park’s Klahowya Youth Volunteer program. The session is one of five living history workshops to be held this spring, with participants agreeing to demonstrate their new skills later during public sessions at the park.
Official NPS source2022-02-15
1 STORIESVirtual Nature Matters: Estuary Habitat
February's Virtual Nature Matters will be presented by Kami Ellingson, who will explore the power of water in shaping our Pacific Northwest estuary habitats, their historic conditions, how we have changed these conditions and why it matters. This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place Thursday, February 24th online via Facebook Live which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
Official NPS source2022-02-03
2 STORIESGreat Backyard Bird Count at Fort Clatsop
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park invites everyone to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 18 through 21.
Official NPS sourceJoin the Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program
The Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program will be offering a free basket weaving class at the park for youth Monday, Feb. 21. The session is 10-2 p.m. and held indoors and out at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. Masks are required indoors, and social distancing will be practiced. The class is open to high school and high school aged youth who join the park’s Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program.
Official NPS source2022-01-24
1 STORIESVirtual Nature Matters: Coastal Stream Habitat
The Nature Matters speaker for January, Conrad Gowell, will share his knowledge on Pacific Northwest Coastal Stream Habitats. This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place Thursday, January 27th online via Facebook Premiere which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
Official NPS source2021-12-22
1 STORIESFort Clatsop Holiday Happenings
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Dec. 24 and 25. The park will be closed those two days. On Monday through Friday, Dec. 27 through Dec. 31, costumed rangers will be at the Fort Clatsop replica to visit and answer questions.
Official NPS source2021-12-15
1 STORIESVirtual Nature Matters: Coastal Forest Habitat & History
Join us virtually for the next Nature Matters on December 23 at 7 p.m. This free event is online, and can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
Official NPS source2021-11-09
1 STORIESVeterans Day Temporary Exhibit Now On Display
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is proud to debut a new temporary exhibit honoring Veterans Day in the park Visitor Center exhibit hall. Focused on the US Army Special Forces who retraced the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this exhibit will be available through December 11th.
Official NPS source2021-11-01
1 STORIESVirtual In Their Footsteps: Captain George Flavel
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps” talk will be with Jon Drury. Join us virtually on Sunday, November 21, at 1:00 p.m. at https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
Official NPS source2021-10-22
1 STORIESBats, Spiders, Owls – Oh My! 2021
The 11th annual “Bats, Spiders, Owls – Oh My!” event is Saturday, October 30th, from 11AM to 4PM for anyone who would like to participate!
Official NPS source2021-10-18
1 STORIESNature Matters Series Begins Oct. 28th
Nature Matters begins this season with Ecologist Doug Glavich, who will discuss coastal prairies. The free 7 p.m. presentation takes place October 28 online via Facebook Live which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
Official NPS source2021-10-03
1 STORIESVirtual In Their Footsteps: Captain Cook, Lewis & Clark, and the Evolution of the Northwest Passage
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps” talk will be with David L. Nicandri on Sunday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m. Join at https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
Official NPS source2021-09-06
1 STORIESVirtual In Their Footsteps: Something Worth Doing
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will kick off a new “In Their Footsteps” season with Jane Kirkpatrick’s “Something Worth Doing” on https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark Sunday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m.
Official NPS source2021-05-12
1 STORIESSurvive and Thrive! Get Virtual with Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Nature Survival Camp
Adventure awaits online this summer for young people through Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Astoria, Oregon. We’re taking Nature Survival Camp virtual this summer, in order to be safe, with registration opening May 24. Camp will be July 12th-16th from 9 a.m. to noon.
Official NPS source2021-05-03
1 STORIESIn Their Footsteps: Early Settlers of the Pacific Northwest - A Long Time Coming
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is pleased to announce the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. “Early Explorers of the Pacific Northwest – A Long Time Coming” by Robert Heacock. This virtual event will be at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, May 16
Official NPS source2021-04-28
1 STORIESNature Matters: Understanding Bird Songs
This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place May 13th online via Facebook Live on Fort George Brewery’s Facebook page.
Official NPS source2021-04-07
1 STORIESJunior Rangerpalooza 2021
To celebrate National Park Week, which kicks off Saturday, April 17, as well as getting ready for Junior Ranger Day April 24, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park has seven days of Junior Ranger options for you!
Official NPS source2021-03-31
1 STORIESNature Matters: Chum Recovery
This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place April 8th online via Facebook Live on Fort George Brewery’s Facebook page.
Official NPS source2021-02-21
1 STORIESPacific Slope Prologues to Lewis & Clark
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. “Pacific Slopes Prologues to Lewis & Clark” by David L. Nicandri.
Official NPS source2021-02-03
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historical Park recruits for 2021 Youth Conservation Corps program
ASTORIA, OR - How would you like to work, learn, play, and serve in a national park? Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2021 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a non-residential work-based education program for young men and women.
Official NPS source2021-01-23
1 STORIESIntroduction to Backyard Owls
An “Introduction to Backyard Owls” with Barbara Linnett will be on www.youtube.com/user/Lewisandclarknhp at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Sunday, February 14. This presentation is part of the February 12-15 worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities.
Official NPS source2021-01-20
1 STORIESEavesdropping on the Ocean
On February 11th, 2021, Samara Haver will be doing a virtual live talk on the study of ocean sounds on the Fort George Brewery's Facebook page.
Official NPS source2021-01-07
1 STORIESProgress in a Year of Challenges: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2020 Annual Report Released
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific.
Official NPS source2021-01-02
1 STORIESEnd of the Stone Age: George Ramsay
On Sunday, January 17th Aaron Webster will be presenting “End of the Stone Age: George Ramsay” live on our YouTube page.
Official NPS source2020-12-21
1 STORIESNature Matters: Oregon’s Lost Sea Otters
It is hard to appreciate the cultural importance and ecological significance of a species that disappeared from Oregon’s coastal waters over a century ago. What has the loss of sea otters meant to Oregon’s indigenous peoples? What does their absence mean to the health of nearshore ecosystems? What might be gained from the return of sea otters to Oregon?
Official NPS source2020-12-19
1 STORIESFort Clatsop Outdoor Opportunities
Although the park visitor center is closed the outdoors is still available to be experienced.
Official NPS source2020-11-25
1 STORIESVirtual The Enlightenment: Eighteenth Century Curiosity about Nation-Building, Science, Exploration and Jefferson’s Role in this Phenomenon
On December 20th Fort Clatsop will be hosting the next virtual In Their Footsteps talk live on our Youtube page at 1 PM PST.
Official NPS source2020-11-19
1 STORIESWest Coast Fungi: Their Biology, Ecology and Identification
The Nature Matters virtual talk on mushrooms in the coastal habitats will be live at 7 P.M. on December 10th.
Official NPS source2020-11-08
1 STORIESBe a Virtual Tourist in Your Own Hometowns
It's easy to take local attractions for granted, on Hometown Tourism Day locals are encouraged to visit, virtually, their local spots.
Official NPS source2020-11-01
1 STORIESLayers of Middle Village History
On November 15th, 2020 our next Virtual In Their Footsteps will be on the history of Middle Village.
Official NPS source2020-10-12
1 STORIESIn Their Footsteps - Virtual
The Virtual In Their Footsteps on the saltworks will take place October 18th.
Official NPS source2020-08-20
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historical Park Seeks Input on Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will hold a virtual public meeting on August 26, 2020 at 2 pm to present the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
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