Lewis & Clark Salt Cairn Historic Monument

The historic significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition is greater than most textbooks convey. As challenging as the trip west was, the intrepid captains chose to repeat the adventure on the eastbound return journey. But before they could do that, they needed salt. While we can buy salt for next to nothing in the supermarket, they had to dispatch several men to boil sea water to make that necessary mineral.

Cute quick piece of history

Beautiful surroundings and fun history. Worth the short walk from the beach.

Wonderful historical marker that is part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park. Visited here in the autumn. If you're interested in learning about the Lewis and Clark expedition this place is definitely worth a stop, it preserves the site were the Lewis and Clark expedition set up camp to make salt after their long journey to the Pacific Ocean. It explains the reason they came down this far as well (they had to get far enough away from the area where the fresh water or the Columbia mixes into the Pacific). The signs are old but they are still readable, and the whole area is viewable from beyond since that surrounds the whole thing. Overall a nice little stop with a good historical lesson.

If you are a fan of the Lewis and Clark expedition, this is a must stop. Well kept site where the expedition boiled fresh seawater for salt to preserve food for their return journey.

Found this by accident, even though it's well marked. Display is the real deal, and the signage is 111 years old, kinda tough, but cool, to read. ACA accessible, street parking 100 feet away. Pretty neat!

Fun point of interest at the heart of the Seaside promenade. Great landmark meeting spot where the sand meets the shops. Weather permitting, the circle is a great place to embark on an afternoon stroll along the beach and water--wuthout getting wet or sinking in the sand.