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Astoria - Warrenton
 As the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, Astoria offers a rich history for your exploration. Situated on the Oregon Coast near the mouth of the Columbia River, the city was named after the American investor (and first millionaire) John Jacob Astor. His fur trading company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1810. Astoria was incorporated in 1876.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1805-1806 at Fort Clatsop, a small log structure south and west of modern day Astoria. The expedition had hoped a ship would come by to take them back east, but instead endured a torturous winter of rain and cold, then returned east the way they came. Today the fort has been recreated and is now a national monument.
Astoria celebrates its Scandinavian heritage with the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, held in mid-June. Local Icelanders, Finns, Danes, Norwegians and Swedes join together to celebrate their heritage. Come celebrate and enjoy the costumed local townspeople dance the midsummer pole dance, see the bonfire burn to destroy evil spirits, and the tugs-of-war pitting Scandinavian nationalities against each other. The festival features authentic Scandinavian musicians, a smorgasbord of old world delicacies, ethnic entertainment, dancing, crafts and a parade.
For Astoria - Warrenton events, festivals, live entertainment and happenings go to our Oregon Coast Calendar...
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Astoria - Warrenton
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 The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure-comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The screenplay was written by Chris Columbus from a story by executive producer Steven Spielberg. A band of kids from the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, hoping to save their homes from demolition, go on an adventure to find the buried treasure of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate.
Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration Friday to Monday, June 4 – 7, 2010
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Astoria - Warrenton
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 The tall ship Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, will return to the Columbia River in October to start an 11-week tour of river ports from Astoria to Pasco. The “2009 Columbia River Fall Education Tour” is a follow-up to a successful tour of the Columbia River by the ship in the spring. This fall, the Lady Washington will visit many of the same ports, placing special emphasis on educational programs for K-12 students.
...The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain, which normally accompanies Lady Washington on her voyages, will sail south and offer educational programs to coastal Oregon and California schools.
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Astoria - Warrenton
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 The feature film production of “The Road” will be filming in the North Oregon Coast area during the month of May. A 2929 Production, “THE ROAD” is executive-produced by Todd Wagner, Rudd Simmons, Mark Cuban and Marc Butan.
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