The day began in the cool, temperate conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest, an area created by the rain shadow effect of the Cascade Mountain Range. National Geographic Sea Bird transited the Bonneville Lock and Damn system, the first of eight locks she will cross on her way to Clarkston, Washington.
After cruising in the morning and a filling lunch onboard, guests disembarked for an afternoon of activity! First up on the itinerary is a stop at Multnomah Falls, one of the most visited sights in the Columbia River Gorge. Guests were then taken to the Bonneville Hatchery to learn about the salmon rearing process, then those looking for a little exercise had the opportunity to hike to the top of Beacon Rock for spectacular views of the Columbia River.
