Great Pacific Northwest

July 21 to 29, 2024

Oregon landscape – Crown Point overlooking the Columbia River and the Gorge

Starting Price: $4,639 per person, double occupancy. Book early and save $500 per person
Air: Round-trip economy airfare available for $499 per person (restrictions apply, call for details)
Activity Level: Moderate
Travel Type: River Cruise
Ship: American Empress
More Information/Check Cabin Availability: NC State + Go Next website
Tour Partner: Go Next
Brochure: Brochure PDF
Reservations: To ask questions or make a reservation on the phone, call WolfTreks Travel Manager Kathy Hart at 919-515-0508. To book online, use this NC State WolfTreks reservation form or this Go Next online booking form.

Captivating history and mesmerizing scenery unfold in the majestic Pacific Northwest on this 8-night cruise aboard American Queen Voyages’ American Empress®. In Vancouver, Washington, enjoy an included one-night stay before embarking on this memorable adventure to Spokane.

Visit Astoria and discover a city full of rich historical significance, captivating architecture, and stunning scenery. Make a stop in Stevenson to view the historic Bonneville Dam. Spend time in The Dalles and learn about the days of gold miners and gunslingers. In Richland, learn a little bit about everything from World War II to geology to the city’s agricultural roots. Before journey’s end, spend a day in Clarkston and trace the path of Lewis and Clark.

Itinerary

July 21: Portland, Oregon (Vancouver, Washington)

July 22: Vancouver, Washington

July 23: Astoria, Oregon

July 24: River Cruising

July 25: Stevenson, Washington

July 26: The Dalles, Oregon

July 27: Umatilla, Oregon

July 28: Richland, Washington

July 29: Clarkston (Spokane), Washington

Sights to See

Bridge crossing Snake River above marina at Clarkston WA

Multnomah Falls and the foot bridge across in the Columbia River Gorge

Close up of merry go round carousel horses at an indoor carousel at Riverfront Park, Spokane, Washington USA.

The Columbia River at eastern end of Columbia River Gorge The Dalles with Mount Hood in Background.Additional Northwest scenes:Additional Columbia River scenes:

A mother and her two young children hike through a meadow at Horsethief Butte in Columbia Hills State Park, Washington State. Mt. Hood, the Columbia River, and The Dalles, Oregon are in the background.

Spokane, Washington: Panoramic cityscape view of Washington Water Power building and the Monroe Street Bridge along the Spokane river, in Spokane, Washington.

The Washougal River in Southern Washington State. The foothills of the Cascades Range and the Gifford Pinchot Forest are in the background.

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