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Location of Cape Disappointment State Park Cape Disappointment State Park Formerly called Fort Canby, Cape Disappointment State Park is a fisherman's paradise. Located at the mouth of the Columbia River on the Long Beach Peninsula, the park offers boat launch facilities and a Columbia River fish-cleaning station. There are also 27 miles of ocean beach, two lighthouses, an interpretive center and hiking trails. Enjoy beachcombing and exploring the area's rich natural and cultural history. The park offers picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River, North Head Lighthouse and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. There is old-growth forest, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, as well as streams and tidelands along the ocean. Swimming in the ocean is not recommended here. Strong currents, riptides and unexpected high waves pose a hazard to swimmers. History buffs will enjoy exploring the park. In 1788, while in search of the Columbia River, English Captain John Meares missed the passage over the river bar and named the nearby headland Cape Disappointment for his failure in finding the river. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived. In 1862, Cape Disappointment was armed with smoothbore cannons to protect the mouth of the Columbia River from enemies. The installation was expanded to become Fort Canby in 1875. |
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| Pictures of Cape Disappointment State Park were taken by Darryl Franklin | ||||||||
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