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American History ‘Men of Many Capabilities’ Lewis & Clark military retrace exhibit at Fort Clatsop through Dec. 11

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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is proud to debut a with new temporary exhibit honoring Veterans Day in the park Visitor Center exhibit hall. Mount St. Helens Club “Men of Many Capabilities” commemorates the 50th anniversary of when the U.S. This friendly club welcomes newcomers. For more info please call the hike leader or visit

Army Special Forces “Green Berets” retraced the route of the Lewis and Clark mtsthelensclub.org. Expedition. Twenty-two men of the Special Forces’ 5th and 7th Groups RT(round trip) distances are from Longview. e.g.=elevation gain. from Fort Bragg, N.C. took part in the 1971 expedition. E= easier. usually on relatively flat ground The expedition was led by Captains Michael (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.) Lewis of Spokane, S= strenuous—long hikes and/or elevation gain Wash., and Bernard (over 8 miles and/or over 1200 ft. e.g.) Haskins Jr., of El (SS) – Snow Shoe Cajon, California. (XC) – Cross Country Ski The 1971 expedition Due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, Please represented only the note the following: second US military 1) All hikes will only take place if the hike leader expedition across North America — feels it is safe to do so on that date. 2) Hiking groups may be limited at the discretion of the hike leader. and the first since 3) Make sure to call the hike leader for any Lewis and Clark’s journey of 1804further information or instruction. 4) Always be safe and protect yourself and be considerate of others during this pandemic. 1806. All the men had Dec 1- Wednesday • Lake Sacajawea (E) recently returned from service in Vietnam, where Walk around the whole lake (3+ miles) or half the lake (1+ mile). Leader: Dory N. 213-820-1014 the U.S. was still actively engaged in combat. While Dec 4 - Saturday • Forest Park (M) Drive 92 miles RT, hike 7.7mile loop/500’ officially a training exercise, e.g. through mossy big-leaf maples in the Green Berets’ retracing Portland’s “urban wilderness.” Leader: Bruce of the Lewis and Clark 360-442-0256. Expedition also served as an Dec 8 - Wednesday • WSU Vancouver important source of goodwill Campus (E) ambassadorship at a time Drive 72 miles RT, hike 5–6 mile loop/385’ of growing disillusion over U.S. military intervention in e.g. Hike around WSU campus and a nature trail with paved and some gravel. If wet and rainy expect some muddy areas. Vietnam. Leader: Art 360-270-9991 “Men of Many Capabilities” Dec 11 - Saturday Cape Horn (M) features details of the 1971 expedition, including the 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, Green Berets’ food and means all must be vaccinated. Leader: Bill D. 503of transportation. Original 260-6712 objects donated by Capt. Dec. 15 - Wednesday Pacific Way Trail (E) Michael Lewis are on display, Drive 5 miles RT, hike 3.2–5.2 miles on along with photos from the gravel path. Leader: John R. 360-431-1122. men’s arrival at Fort Clatsop Dec 18 - Saturday Winter Solstice Lantern on Sept. 5, 1971. A matching Walk at Lake Sacajawea (E) game for children is also Walk around the whole lake (3+ miles) available. Military veterans are encouraged to share their or walk half the lake (1+ mile). First mile includes stops at community groups’ solar system stations. Friends of Galileo annual reflections on “teamwork” event. (see page 32) and “leadership” from their service years on comment cards at the exhibit. “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. •••