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Located at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge at Cathlapotle, one of the largest Chinookan villages in the area, the Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a full-scale replica of a Chinookan-style cedar plank house. The plank house is based at the Lewis & Clark historical site where the Corp of Discovery camped during the early 1800s, and it serves as a tangible link to those who lived here in the past.
Visitors to the plank house are presented with the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the natural and cultural heritage of this area’s original inhabitants, the Chinook Indians. Today, the plank house serves as an outdoor classroom for interpreting the rich diversity of the culture preserved on Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and the Chinook Indian Nation uses it for various cultural events throughout the year.
Cathlapotle Plankhouse, 28908 Northwest Main Avenue, Ridgefield, WA 98642, 360-887-9495
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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