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Description
Picture it: you sweep across the emerald span of the Astoria–Megler Bridge, the river flashing like hammered steel below. On the Washington side, Fort Columbia Historic State Park rises out of cedar and spruce—moss‑soft bunkers, parade lawns, and cliff‑edge lookouts where the Pacific breathes in and out like a living thing. The air tastes faintly of salt and fir. Gulls stitch white threads across the sky. You’ve reached the place where the river meets the ocean—and where the weekend slows into something timeless.

No cancellations for oyster closure
There is a chance of oyster closure. There is NO REFUND for that. Instead we will find alternative things to do near Fort Columbia

Gas and Food Costs and Sharing
Gas costs is negotiated within each car group ahead of the drive. Everyone should bring food and split costs for additional food bought. I encourage people to share part of each of our shellfish harvest as part of our communal experience.

Equipment to bring

  1. License
  2. Gloves for warmth before and after harvesting
  3. Water
  4. Change of Clothes
  5. Cooking ingredients
  6. ziploc bags for oysters
  7. Food to share
  8. Oyster shucking knife
  9. Things you want to bring to lighthouse quarters

License
You will need to buy an annual shellfish license or a temporary combination license.

Regulations

  1. Oyster

Coastal Strawberry Forage
We will forage for beach strawberries.

Vacation House Cost
The house costs $150 per person and there are 6 total spots. 5/19 is last day for a full refund and past that only $100 refund is available if someone can be found to take your spot.

Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/family

Vacation House Info
Sleeping accommodations include one room with two queen-size beds, one room with one queen bed, one room with two twin beds, and one room with one twin bed. The spacious living room has three full-size futons, plush couches, Smart Roku TV and WiFi, and opens onto a large porch that faces an old-growth forest. The dining room is stately, and a modern, tiled kitchen offers a comfortable place to prepare culinary delights. No pets or smoking allowed. Cable is not provided.

Itinerary

  1. Friday evening: Drive to Fort Columbia and get dinner on way
  2. Saturday 6am(optional): Oyster Harvest
  3. Saturday morning: Get brunch and look for wild coastal strawberry
  4. Saturday 11am: Cranberry Museum Workshop
  5. Saturday afternoon: Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
  6. Saturday evening: Visit Historic Fort Columbia Buildings and Museum
  7. Sunday Morning: Illwaco Boardwalk
  8. Sunday Afternoon: Go Home

Optional if they open: Waikiki Beach and North Jetty at Cape Disapointment and North Head Lighthouse at sunset

Carpool
Arrange Carpool on whatsapp.

Liability:
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