Great Pacific Northwest - Vancouver to Clarkston

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Date: August 16 – 24, 2020
Trip Status: Taking Reservations
Price: From $3,899 per person, double occupancy, depending on cabin choice (air not included)
Trip Type: American Queen Steamboat Company - American Empress (capacity: 209)
Activity Level: Moderate
Optional Pre-Cruise Program: Willamette Valley and Portland, Oregon
Tour Partner: Go Next

Download  Click here to pre-register for this trip on the attached flyer. The final, detailed brochure will be mailed approximately 8 months prior to the trip’s departure.
 

 

Discover the beauty of river cruising, winding through gentle hills, dramatic canyons, and fertile fields along the Columbia and Snake Rivers on this outstanding eight-night journey.

Arrive in Portland, and make your way to Vancouver, a city that’s home to a bounty of colorful gardens and boasts easy access to the great outdoors. Enjoy an included one-night stay in Vancouver before boarding the elegant American Empress. Discover Astoria, the oldest city west of the Rockies, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, showcasing steep hillsides blanketed in Victorian homes, art deco buildings and a chic downtown. Travel to Stevenson, with small-town charm and riverfront parks, nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Sail to The Dalles, between Mount Hood and Mount Adams, once known as the end of the Oregon Trail. Spend two days in Richland, part of the Tri-Cities metropolitan area known for its outdoor recreation and natural attractions. Visit Sacajawea State Park where Lewis and Clark and their Shoshone guide camped in 1805 during their famous expedition. Enjoy masterfully crafted wine of Washington’s celebrated wine country. End your trip in Clarkston, situated in the beautiful Lewis-Clark Valley and touted as the gateway to Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge.

Activity Level Detail: Moderate


Good health is required. Intended for active people who are comfortable participating in two to three hours of walking and four hours of activity a day. Should be able to climb at least two flights of stairs and get in and out of an excursion vehicle.

Registration Information:


To make a reservation, complete and mail or fax the form found on the Go Next flyer by clicking on the link above, or you can also contact a Go Next representative at 888-573-4986.

To learn more about the TCU Traveling Frogs program or upcoming trips, please contact us by email at c.wright2@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7845.

Itinerary


Day 1: Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington
Day 2: Vancouver, Washington
Day 3: Astoria, Oregon
Day 4: The Dalles, Oregon
Day 5: Stevenson, Washington
Day 6: River Cruising
Day 7: Richland (Tri-Cities), Washington
Day 8: Clarkston, Washington
Day 8: Clarkston/Spokane, Washington

Great Pacific Northwest