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John Cletheroe's
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The route to the Fort from US101 is clearly signposted, if a little complicated.
Be sure not to confuse the modern visitor centre building with the log cabin reconstructed Fort. After viewing the various exhibits in the visitor centre a short path leads to the reconstructed Fort which visitors are encouraged to explore. Park guides in historical costume explain the history of the Fort and the Lewis and Clark Expedition and demonstrate frontier skills. A series of open-air presentations are given in which visitors (especially children) are encouraged to participate; we saw presentations about the various games played by members of the Expedition and about making candles.
From the reconstructed Fort short paths lead to a nearby spring and to the canoe landing on the Lewis and Clark River. From the canoe landing a separate path leads directly back to the parking area but you are entirely free to wander as you wish.
The entire area is wooded, which contributes greatly to the appropriate historic atmosphere of wilderness.
The name of the Fort came from that of a friendly local Indian tribe.
The reconstructed Fort was built in 1955 by various local organisations. In 1958 the Oregon Historical Society donated the site to the Federal Government and it became part of the National Park Service system.
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