Astoria

The Columbia River defines the setting of Astoria — its broad working channel, docks and steep hillside streets have long connected daily life here to maritime trade and the Pacific. Founded in 1811 as Fort Astoria, the settlement gave the city its name and became an important early American foothold in the Pacific Northwest fur trade. The Astoria–Megler Bridge crosses the river toward Washington, while the Columbia River Maritime Museum traces the region’s navigation, fishing and shipping heritage. Victorian-era homes still climb the slopes above the waterfront. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Astoria and the lower Columbia River.

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