Recently my family and I went to visit a place called Astoria, Oregon, and had a wonderful time. There was delightful breakfast place called Pigs 'n Pancakes. We stayed in the Astoria Riverside Inn, which was wonderful, with large rooms, game systems, and a wonderful view. Yet, most of all, we were surrounded by Lewis and Clark sites. Are You Here? If you're not aware, the Lewis and Clark expedition started in St. Louis in the early 1800s. Those two brave gentlemen and a party of more brave gentlemen and at least one woman, Sacagawea, made their trek all the way to the Pacific coast. On their way out to the Pacific, however, they got stuck. They got stuck here: Now you have to understand, these guys were tough. Stopping them wasn't easy. Yet, so close to the ocean, they get stuck in this little outcropping. Here's how he describes it: Rain soaked the expedition party that night, and it continued at intervals throughout...
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