After a few delightful days on the Oregon Coast, we continued our West Coast/Rocky Mountain RV trip by crossing the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon, and heading west to Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington state.
You might think (as we previously did) that Cape Disappointment was named by Lewis and Clark when they finally got to the Pacific Ocean, because it confirmed that there was no Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In fact, Cape Disappointment was named 17 years before the Corps of Discovery showed up in 1805. In 1788, an ethically-challenged British ship captain and fur trader named John Meares (of Cape Meares fame in Oregon) labeled the area “Cape Disappointment” when he mistakenly believed that the mouth of the Columbia River was only a bay.
Amazing view of Mt Ranier. Great spot for vacation
We love the walks along the beach and the views in all directions. So many creatures all around too.
I loved each and every one of the photos of “the island”. Especially your Mom enjoying some special time with all of you.
Thanks again for another of your photo adventures.
Hope the rest of your trek is as enjoyable. Love, Adrienne