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‘Men of Many Capabilities’ Lewis & Clark military retrace exhibit at Fort Clatsop through Dec. 11
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ewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is proud to debut a new temporary exhibit honoring Veterans Day in the park Visitor Center exhibit hall.
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“Men of Many Capabilities” commemorates the 50th anniversary of when the U.S. Army Special Forces “Green Berets” retraced the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Twenty-two men of the Special Forces’ 5th and 7th Groups from Fort Bragg, N.C. took part in the 1971 expedition. The expedition was led by Captains Michael Lewis of Spokane, Wash., and Bernard Haskins Jr., of El Cajon, California. The 1971 expedition represented only the second US military expedition across North America — and the first since Lewis and Clark’s journey of 18041806.
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Mount St. Helens Club This friendly club welcomes newcomers. For more info please call the hike leader or visit mtsthelensclub.org. RT(round trip) distances are from Longview. e.g.=elevation gain. E= easier. usually on relatively flat ground (up to 5 miles and/or less than 500 ft. e.g., M=moderate, longer and more elevation gain (over 5 miles and/or over 500 ft. e.g.) S= strenuous—long hikes and/or elevation gain (over 8 miles and/or over 1200 ft. e.g.) (SS) – Snow Shoe (XC) – Cross Country Ski Due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, Please note the following: 1) All hikes will only take place if the hike leader feels it is safe to do so on that date. 2) Hiking groups may be limited at the discretion of the hike leader. 3) Make sure to call the hike leader for any further information or instruction. 4) Always be safe and protect yourself and be considerate of others during this pandemic.
All the men had recently returned from service in Vietnam, where the U.S. was still actively engaged in combat. While officially a training exercise, the Green Berets’ retracing of the Lewis and Clark Expedition also served as an important source of goodwill ambassadorship at a time of growing disillusion over U.S. military intervention in Vietnam.
Dec 1- Wednesday • Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ miles) or half the lake (1+ mile). Leader: Dory N. 213-820-1014
“Men of Many Capabilities” features details of the 1971 expedition, including the Green Berets’ food and means of transportation. Original objects donated by Capt. Michael Lewis are on display, along with photos from the men’s arrival at Fort Clatsop on Sept. 5, 1971. A matching game for children is also available. Military veterans are encouraged to share their reflections on “teamwork” and “leadership” from their service years on comment cards at the exhibit.
Dec 11 - Saturday Cape Horn (M) Drive140 miles RT, hike 7 miles/ 1,800’ e.g. on a loop trail high above and down to the Columbia River. Maximum 8 participants, all must be vaccinated. Leader: Bill D. 503260-6712
Dec 4 - Saturday • Forest Park (M) Drive 92 miles RT, hike 7.7mile loop/500’ e.g. through mossy big-leaf maples in Portland’s “urban wilderness.” Leader: Bruce 360-442-0256. Dec 8 - Wednesday • WSU Vancouver Campus (E) Drive 72 miles RT, hike 5–6 mile loop/385’ e.g. Hike around WSU campus and a nature trail with paved and some gravel. If wet and rainy expect some muddy areas. Leader: Art 360-270-9991
Dec. 15 - Wednesday Pacific Way Trail (E) Drive 5 miles RT, hike 3.2–5.2 miles on gravel path. Leader: John R. 360-431-1122. Dec 18 - Saturday Winter Solstice Lantern Walk at Lake Sacajawea (E) Walk around the whole lake (3+ miles) or walk half the lake (1+ mile). First mile includes stops at community groups’ solar system stations. Friends of Galileo annual event. (see page 32)
“Men of Many Capabilities” is on display now through Dec. 11 and is available during regular hours. For more information, call the park at 503861-2471, visit www.nps.gov/lewi, or lewisandclarknps on Instagram, or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook. ••• HOLIDAY 2021 / Columbia River Reader /November 25, 2021 / 31
