Finally! You have reached the Pacific Ocean! You found the Expedition! They have been spending these few months on the Pacific Coast to wait out the snows. Read the log entry to learn more about how they spent the Winter of 1805-1806, & to learn more about this historic achievement and other events that occurred here at Fort Clatsop. Remember to record the information below in your Adventure Journal.

Information to Record in Your Adventure Journal:

  • What is interesting about who was allowed to vote on the issue of where to build the camp/fort?

  • How did the Expedition celebrate Christmas at Fort Clatsop?

  • Do you think it is significant that the Expedition named the fort for the local tribe? Why do you think that?

  • Describe the lifestyle/culture of the Clatsop Indians