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Harvests, History & Landscapes!
COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY
Aboard National Geographic
Sea Lion or Sea Bird
October 3-9, 2020
"The leaders exceeded expectations. Knowledgable naturalist staff with local knowledge of
wildlife and culture. Nat Geo photographer gave new perspectives. All leaders were approachable all of
the time." -- 2017 Participant
Columbia River 2018 Betchart group
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS,
When you see the Pacific Ocean from Cape Disappointment or the basalt
cliffs of the Columbia River, you are taking in views shared by America’s great
explorers. These awe-inspiring views are part of your carefully designed
voyage that follows the path of the Lewis and Clark expedition that redrew the
map of the American West.
You’ll sail further into history as you transit the Columbia River Gorge. Traveling
by ship allows you to see time layered in the riverbanks, where the Missoula
Floods of 15,000 years ago carved much of the route you travel, and the
landslides of 500 years ago altered the river’s course by a full mile.
Join Dr. Patrick Muffler, geologist emeritus, and a top-notch expedition team
aboard the 100-guest National Geographic Quest. Through their informative
talks and engaging companionship, they put everything into context, weaving
an ongoing narrative from each day’s events. Even the ship’s hotel staff
contributes to your appreciation of the region, as they introduce you to Oregon
and Washington’s burgeoning food and wine scene.
You also see some modern marvels of human engineering—the imposing
systems of locks and large-span bridges. Look forward to a possible lock transit
aboard a Zodiac, to kayaking, cycling down winding roads, a winery and brewery
tour, and a visit to the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum.
We hope you’ll join us on an expedition featuring the best
of this unique region. To make your reservation, please return the enclosed
reservation form or call 800-252-4910.
Sincerely,
Margaret M. Betchart
President, Betchart Expeditions, Inc.,
For AAAS Travels, ACS and Sigma Xi Expeditions
2018 Brochure (PDF)
2020 Brochure (PDF) coming soon!
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