Make Tracks Like Lewis and Clark
—The
Last Portage with the Tent of Many Voices
March 7-10, 2006
Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson Washington
200 years ago, the Great Cascades and Beacon Rock on the
lower Columbia River became important as critical western
benchmarks in the journey of Lewis and Clark. The Great Cascades
stretched across the Columbia between the present day cities
of Stevenson and Cascade Locks then west to what is now North
Bonneville. These rapids were the last significant physical
barrier to the Pacific. Only a few miles below the Cascades
at Beacon Rock, Lewis recorded the first indication of a tidal
surge meaning their journey across the country finally neared
the Pacific Ocean.
In celebration of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery,
the City of Stevenson and the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
join with the National Parks Service, Skamania County Parks
and Recreation, Chinook Nation, and others in presenting the
Last Portage: Carrying Change, a 4 day presentation of the
special National Park Service Lewis and Clark Historic Trail
Exhibit, Corps II, The Tent of Many Voices.
The Tent of Many Voices gathers folklore, music, living and
oral history, expedition journals and other presentations
in a single 150-seat venue. The programs introduce people
too the landscape of the time of the Corps of Discovery and
the dramatic changes to the land, air, water and social lifestyle
over the last 200 years.
The Skamania County Chamber of Commerce and their partners
in the presentation expanded the offerings beyond the traveling
Tent of Many Voices to create a multi—dimensional experience
to those attending. These days will take you back to the times
of Lewis and Clark, help you understand the rigors and difficulties
they encountered paddling and walking across the North American
continent. The experience of traveling beyond the “known”
world into an uncharted and dangerous territory. The variety
and depth of the presentations offer more than one view of
the journey. The views of the Corps. The views of the natives
they encountered. And the views of those who traveled later
in their foot steps.
Join us for this current day Journey of Discovery.
The Last Portage with the Tent of Many Voices
April 7-10, 2006
Skamania County Fair Grounds
Stevenson, Washington 98648
For more information:
509-427-8211
800-991-2338
www.skamania.org
www.nps.gov/lecl
Other Links:
www.cityofstevenson.com
info@cityofstevenson.com
www.skamania.com
www.cgriversidelodge.com
www.econolodge.com
www.skamania.org
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