Voyage
in the Wake of Lewis & Clark!
COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY Aboard National Geographic
Sea Bird September 27 - October 3, 2012
October 27 - November 2, 2012 - $750 per person discount this date only
This is an expedition 450 miles up the Columbia and Snake rivers, and an
opportunity to experience the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. A chance to
traverse through time — as the expedition historian and geologist reveal what
lies beneath, so to speak, the visible landscape. Following in the wake of Lewis
and Clark, we’ll see much of what they saw, stopping to explore their campsites,
authentically recreated by expert historians.
The Pacific Northwest has been a restless land. Great upheavals of earth have
created mountain ranges, volcanic eruptions have covered the region with molten
ash and rock, and unfathomable floods have scoured the earth — and this is
where our journey begins.
The intimate, 62-guest National Geographic Sea Bird is perfectly suited to these
historic waterways and series of eight locks that will lift us some 700 feet, nearly
ten times that of the Panama Canal. And we’ll get closer, too. Every day we’ll
explore the region — visiting museums, walking, kayaking, using our Zodiac
landing craft or taking a jet boat — for up-close perspectives of this restless land.
Along the way, we’ll discover the culinary delights of the Pacific Northwest’s
acclaimed vintners and farmers — enjoying the region’s remarkable wines and
sustainably produced food.
Enjoy this extensive Video look at what to expect on a Lindblad-National Geographic expedition to the Columbia & Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Discover the history, harvests, and landscapes of the region—including the legacy of Lewis & Clark and local culinary highlights:
I hope you’ll join us and discover the marvels and
historic must-sees of the Pacific Northwest — a journey that shares the bounty
of the region.
To make your reservation, please call toll free at 800-252-4910
or return the attached reservation form.
Sincerely,
Margaret M. Betchart
President, Betchart Expeditions, Inc.
For AAAS Travels, ACS & Sigma Xi Expeditions
“Our journey is most definitely not a cruise but a true
expedition where we encounter new things and take an
active part in exploring the land bordering the rivers. We
hike and travel by Zodiac and kayak in areas deep in natural
and cultural history. This is an active, rather than a passive,
experience, and that makes all the difference.”
— Dr. Bob Gatten, Staff Historian and former President of the Lewis
and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
