Snake and Columbia Rivers to the Sea November 2025



I have always been "fascinated" by the Lewis and Clark expedition. American Cruise Line offers a trip from Clarkston Washington somewhat following the route that marks the last part of this historic journey down the Snake River, into the Columbia River and on to the Pacific.




Thursday, November 6th 
Syracuse to Detroit to Seattle to Lewiston Wa.

Friday, November 7th


Jet boat excursion in the Snake River
This was very interesting  and fun plowing through the rapids and pleasant where it was more still. We went up the Snake 50 miles where we intersected the Salmon entering the Snake.




Saturday, November 8th
 Our luggage was picked up and transferred to the ship. Before we left the hotel we were treated by a family of the Nez Perce Native Americans with singing, dancing and some history of the tribe who were here prior to the settlement by White Americans. Same story as many tribes - Treaties made and broken repeatedly by the US government. Where they once occupied large portions of several states reduced twice from 7.5 million to 750000 acres. A 90% reduction.

Sunday, November 9th


Monday, November 10th


Tuesday, November 11th


Wednesday, November 12th


Thursday, November 13th


Friday, November 14th



Saturday, November 15th
Portland to Denver to Syracuse.












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