Honoring the 200th anniversary of David Thompson's momentous
journey,the 2011 David Thompson Columbia River Brigade paddled from
Canada to the ocean.
In 1811 David Thompson became the first man in recorded history to
navigate the entire length of the Columbia River. About 200
paddlers and support crew reenacted the Thompson crew's journey.
This cache is placed at the put in spot after portaging around the
Rock Island Dam.