I backtracked from Ft. Clatsop into Astoria and looked for a way to reach the column. Apparently it was more of an attraction than I realized because as soon as I made a turn at the first sign, mini white columns painted on the road showed me the way. I'd seriously never seen a town like this before. It somewhat reminded me of San Francisco, built on hill(s), over looking a waterway leading into the Pacific Ocean with a long bridge spanning the skyline, but with about 1/10000th the size and population. There is also a "tower" on a hill in San Fran that enables you to look over the cityscape.
The view as I stepped out of the car...
My ride...
The Astoria Column! Yes, I'm going to the top.
Views from the top after 164 spiral steps.
Hello Ms. Helens...she's everywhere...
Looking back up the Columbia River...
Columbia River Maritime Museum...
Looking south towards Seaside...
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