August 8, 2015
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August 16, 2015
Incredibly beautiful and wildly bountiful, the Pacific Northwest presents a miraculous geological masterpiece where lush, unspoiled forests blanket dramatic slopes, imposing mountains cradle deep, mighty rivers and sparkling waterfalls cascade into breathtaking gorges. Experience this spectacular region that captivated intrepid explorers as you cruise the Columbia and Snake Rivers aboard the American Empress, the largest and most elegant riverboat west of the Mississippi. Begin with a stay in the “City of Roses,” Portland, before sailing to Astoria, a charming city sprinkled with maritime relics and Victorian homes. Take in magnificent scenery in Stevenson, Washington, home to the renowned Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, and visit The Dalles, the end of the Oregon Trail. Follow the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and their legendary Shoshone guide to Sacajawea State Park, the site of the famed explorers’ 1805 campsite. Conclude your voyage in Clarkston, Washington, a gateway to North America's deepest river gorge.
