Astoria, Oregon, is home to the Columbia River Bar Pilots, who guide ships through one of the world’s most challenging stretches of water. The Columbia River’s powerful flow meets the Pacific Ocean here, creating a dangerous bar with shifting currents and shallows.Columbia River Bar Pilots utilize two methods to board incoming vessels, helicopter and pilot boats. The helicopter is a Leonardo AW109SP, operated by Brim Aviation from Astoria Regional Airport. The 🚁 provides pilots with fast and ef

Astoria’s Riverfront Trolley is celebrating its 25th year on the Oregon coast, where it’s been pulling passengers along the Lower Columbia waterfront for the same cost since 1999: $1 a ride. Read more at https://www.hereisoregon.com/experiences/2024/07/this-beloved-astoria-attraction-still-only-costs-1-after-25-years.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com/here-is-oregon/library/media/427636399 | Here Is Oregon

Memorial Park in Astoria, Oregon is a quiet riverside spot 🌊 with a mix of history 📜 and scenic views. Located right along the Columbia River, it offers a peaceful place to walk and sit, taking in the sights of the massive Astoria-Megler Bridge 🌉 stretching across the water. The park features a walking path and benches perfect for a relaxing day out. What really enriches the experience are the historical plaques on the Maritime Memorial Wall within the park. These plaques honor individuals wi

73K views · 1.4K reactions | The Astoria-Megler Bridge  connects Astoria, Oregon, to Washington over the Columbia River. Opened in 1966, it's 4.1 miles long, making it the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. It was the final link of Hwy 101️ along the West Coast. The bridge tolls ended in 1993, paid off early thanks to high traffic . #pacificnorthwest #astoria #thepnwbucketlist #Oregon #Washington | The PNW Bucket List | Facebook