Events Calendar
There’s almost always something going on in Seaside. From art walks and wine walks to the world's largest beach volleyball tournaments and relay races… plan your trip around your favorite events or use this calendar to join in the fun during your stay.
February 2016
Backyard Bird Count
The 19th annual Great Backyard Bird Count at Fort Clatsop kicks off Friday, February 12, 2016 and will continue through Sunday, February 15, 2016. Along with information about participating in the bird count, the public is invited to join in many other bird-related activities such as the Pink Heron Scavenger Hunt, a Birds of Fort Clatsop exhibit, and a birding walk. For more details, please contact the Lewis and Clark National Park (contact details listed below) or visit their Facebook…
Find out more »In Their Footsteps: Winter Birding on the Lower Columbia
The "In Their Footsteps" lecture series is an opportunity to meet scholars, authors, and artists. Join the conversation and be inspired by history, people and culture. This forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association. The lecture will be held in the Netul River Landing room. Captain Meriwether Lewis, with help from his fellow Corps of Discovery members, was the first to collect specimens and write detailed descriptions of western birds for scientists back east in the…
Find out more »March 2016
Lewis and Clark Trail Run at Fort Clatsop
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the first of a trail run series on Saturday, March 19 to "bid adieu" to winter at Fort Clatsop and greet the arrival of spring. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes several different exhilarating events along beautiful trails through forest landscapes, complete with a welcoming and friendly race atmosphere. All events are open to walkers and runners of all ages and provide the opportunity to experience the northwest coast the way people…
Find out more »In Their Footsteps: Explaining Dismal Nitch
Despite the Corps of Discovery expedition members' meticulous journals, historians often gloss over portions of their journey resulting in puzzles including their specific locations November 10-15, 1805 along the north side of the Columbia . Rex Ziak has been working this puzzle since 1991. In 1997 he was appointed by Washington governor Gary Locke to the scholarly Lewis and Clark Trail Advisory Committee representing Pacific County. After years of patient study of the journals, specific terrain, weather patterns, watersheds and…
Find out more »April 2016
In Their Footsteps: Underwater Archaeology
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is pleased to announce the next installment of the In Their Footsteps speaker series. This program is A Tale of Two Shipwrecks by Jerry Ostermiller on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. A Tale of Two Shipwrecks introduces a 1989 discovery of a mysterious shipwreck near Sand Island at the mouth of the Columbia River. Underwater archaeology in extreme environments is inherently difficult. The Columbia River Maritime Museum and the National…
Find out more »National Park Week (Free Admission)
The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and they want everyone to join the party! On 16 days in '16, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2016: January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day April 16 through 24: National Park Week August 25 through 28: National Park Service Birthday September 24: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans…
Find out more »May 2016
Sunday in the Park with Art
Come to Lewis and Clark National Park for the second-annual Sunday in the Park with Art. Starting at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center Picnic Area, event goers are invited to choose between a short 1.5 mile hike near the visitor center, or a full walk with a volunteer guide on the Kwis Kwis 3 mile loop, which will be transformed into a vibrant art space. Along the path, art installations, dancers, musicians, and other performers will greet hikers in beautiful…
Find out more »Lewis & Clark National Park BioBlitz
Join the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park for a BioBlitz on May 20 and 21, 2016. Be part of this nationwide celebration of the National Parks Service's Centennial and biodiversity in your parks. The event will include opportunities to learn how to become a Citizen Scientist, fun activities for kids, and presentations on biodiversity. Click here for more information
Find out more »July 2016
Lewis and Clark Trail Run at Fort Clatsop
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the second of its trail run series on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Come for either an approximately 4 mile walk/run or run a half-marathon course along a variety of the park’s trails. Both courses will include some long hilly sections. The routes are not accessible for most wheelchairs or strollers. Please, no pets. The start line will be at the replica of Fort Clatsop. Allow time to park at Netul Landing and walk…
Find out more »Seaman’s Day at Fort Clatsop
The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06. The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Captain Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog. The 23rd annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Fort Clatsop in Lewis and Clark National Park. According to the explorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, retriever, companion and diplomat during the two-and-a-half year voyage of discovery. The…
Find out more »September 2016
Ham Radio at Fort Clatsop
Throughout 2016, the American Radio Relay League has been encouraging amateur (ham) radio operators to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by traveling to National Park sites to have radio conversations with people around the country and the world. This challenge is called National Parks on the Air (NPOTA). Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is partnering with the Mouth of the Columbia Amateur Radio Club to provide some special radio opportunities for park visitors. As part…
Find out more »Free Day at Fort Clatsop, Lewis and Clark National Park
The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and they want everyone to join the party! On 16 days in '16, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates remaining in 2016: September 24: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day
Find out more »South Clatsop Slough Scramble 5K/10K
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts the 7th annual South Slough Scramble on Sunday, September 25, 2016. All 5k/10k participants will get a finisher’s medal. There will also be a safety and health fair along with prize drawings. The start/finish line and the health fair will be located at the park’s Netul Landing, approximately 1½ miles south of Fort Clatsop. Come for either an approximately 5k walk/run or a roughly 10k run along the park’s trails. Both loops will…
Find out more »October 2016
In Their Footsteps: Astoria’s Golden Age of Postcards
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. This program is Astoria During the Golden Age of Postcards by Andrea Larson Perez on Sunday, October 16 at 1:00pm in the Netul River Room. Andrea Larson Perez’ new book Astoria is in Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series. The postcards in this visual history book have been shared by local residents. They have been lovingly handled and carefully organized…
Find out more »November 2016
In Their Footsteps Lecture: “No Account of Capt. Lewis”
This monthly Sunday forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the park. These programs are held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are free of charge. For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471 or check out www.nps.gov/lewi or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. On…
Find out more »December 2016
In Their Footsteps Lecture Series: The Corps and the War of 1812
This monthly Sunday forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the park. These programs are held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are free of charge. For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471 or check out www.nps.gov/lewi or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. On…
Find out more »January 2017
In Their Footsteps Lecture Series
This monthly Sunday forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the park. These programs are held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are free of charge. For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471 or check out www.nps.gov/lewi or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook.
Find out more »In Their Footsteps Lecture Series: Calvin Tibbets – Oregon’s First Pioneer
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. On Sunday, January 15, at 1:00pm Jerry Sutherland will talk about Calvin Tibbets and Solomon Smith, the first American settlers on Clatsop Plains. During his talk, Sutherland will focus on Tibbets’ years on Clatsop Plains and his friendship with Solomon Smith, who married Celiast, the daughter of Clatsop Chief Coboway, and whose son Silas Smith helped identify the site…
Find out more »February 2017
In Their Footsteps: Wildlife Center of the North Coast
Join wildlife rehabilitator, Josh Saranpaa for In Their Footsteps: The Wildlife Center of the North Coast. This monthly Sunday forum is sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the park. These programs are held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center and are free of charge. For more information, call the park at (503) 861-2471 or check out www.nps.gov/lewi or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook.
Find out more »April 2017
In Their Footsteps
In Their Footsteps: Identification and Preservation of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau’s Grave with Michael Hanley and Roger Wendlick. Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Michael Hanley, a rancher, illustrator and author of several books about eastern Oregon, was instrumental in identifying and preserving the grave of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau in the 1960s. Roger Wendlick spent decades acquiring the premier collection of literature related to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This monthly Sunday forum is…
Find out more »May 2017
In Their Footsteps Lecture Series: Photographing Oregon’s Public Coast, Celebrating 50 Years of Access
In Their Footsteps Lecture Series: Photographing Oregon’s Public Coast, Celebrating 50 Years of Access with photographer Rick Schafer. For over 30 years, Schafer’s stunning landscape photography of the Pacific Northwest has illustrated billboards, advertising, calendars, and many books including Magnificent Places: Oregon Coast. His current project is scheduled to be released in July for the 50th anniversary of the Oregon Beach Bill and titled The Oregon Coast, A Legacy Like No Other with text by Jack and Jan McGowan. His…
Find out more »September 2017
In Their Footsteps: Mysterious Mushrooms of Clatsop County
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is pleased to announce the autumn 2017 In Their Footsteps free speakers series. The first program is September 17 with Dane Osis presenting Mysterious Mushrooms of Clatsop County. An amazing variety of fungi thrive in Clatsop County due to the area’s high precipitation and humidity. This illustrated talk will cover the rules and regulations for mushroom foraging as well as the equipment needed to collect fungi. The audience will also learn about…
Find out more »October 2017
Bats, Spiders, Owls-Oh My!
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park presents an evening of stories, activities and exploration of night creatures at 5:00pm on Friday, October 27. Spiders got you down? Are you up in the air over bats? Are you wise about owls? Sounds like you’d enjoy a ranger-led evening walk filled with stories and facts about night creatures that inhabit the forest. This event will include about an hour of craft activities, silly puppets and non-spooky stories, with one in Spanish. The…
Find out more »November 2017
In Their Footsteps: A Town Called Seaside
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop present In Their Footsteps: A Town Called Seaside. Gloria Linkey will share from her 2017 book, A Town Called Seaside, a decade-by-decade story of Seaside- from a summer resort town in the 1940s to the thriving tourist attraction and community it is today. Gloria will discuss pre-World War II days, when people walked the “Prom” in fine attire or watched Lone Ranger serials at one of Seaside’s two movie theaters. She will…
Find out more »December 2017
In Their Footsteps: Channeling Your Inner Lewis and Clark
In Their Footsteps: Channeling Your Inner Lewis & Clark: a Conversation for the Explorer in Each of Us by Richard Brenne. Richard will share many of his odd adventures that channel the tiniest bit of Lewis and Clark, such as exploring Russia, Turkey and the American West including many backpacking adventures. Once Brenne gets this conversation going, he'll be asking audience members to share how they've “channeled their inner Lewis and Clark.” Brenne is a mountain climber, world traveler, tour guide,…
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