Lewis and Clark visit Ridgefield

From the footbridge that crosses Gee Creek, you'll gaze out at Carty Lake. Lewis and Clark camped near its banks, and Clark described the process of gathering wapato from the lake in his journal.

Cathlapotle and the Wapato Portage
The Chinook Heritage

This spot is the future site of a full-scale Chinook-style cedar plankhouse, which will serve as an outdoor classroom for interpreting the rich natural and cultural heritage preserved on the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Employing traditional methods, plankhouse construction is set to begin soon!