In the autumn of 1805, while on the Columbia River, William Clark spotted this eroded volcanic plug and named it Beacon Rock. This is the area where he first noticed the tidal influence of the Pacific Ocean on the river. Given several monikers over time, the name "Beacon Rock" was finally restored and the land around and including this landmark was made into a Washington state park along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Sighting The Beacon Rock On A Stormy Autumn Day, Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail
Rebecca Latson
Monday, January 17, 2022
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