Pacific Northwest Attractions

Cape Disappointment State Park

Ilwaco, WA

Tel. (360) 902-8844

http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Cape%20Disappointment

Over the years, nearly 2,000 boats have gurgled to saltwater oblivion and 700 sailors have met their maker near the mouth of the Columbia River. Washington’s Cape Disappointment State Park lies at the bottom of the Long Beach Peninsula, extending at its southern end into the maw of this river.

The cape was named by British Capt. John Meares in 1788 after his failure to find the mouth of the Columbia. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, who caug...

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- Tim Hubbard, L.A. Times Staff Writer (July 8, 2008)

Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times

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Open Hours: Summer: daily 6:30am-10pm; winter: daily 6:30am-4pm

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