Journal entry · April 20, 1806
Overland to Walla Walla, council with Yelleppit — Patrick Gass: April 20, 1806
Patrick Gass · Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage · Thwaites Vol. Gass 1807 First Edition
The place today: Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage
white frost. We got two more horses and lost one; remained
here all day and had a great deal of trouble with our horses,
as they are all studs, and break almost every rope we can
raise. We had to tie them up at night, and one broke away
notwithstanding all our care and attention. We have also
much trouble with the Indians as they are disposed to steal
whenever they have an opportunity. With all our care they
stole 4 or § tomahawks.
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The NPS atlas for this night
right bank, near Horsethief Lake, WA
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino) · Camp of April 19 to April 20, 1806
NPS sites within 5 miles of this camp
- The Dalles Dam Visitor Center (opens in a new tab) Visitor center/museum · 2.7 mi
From the NPS Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas, mirrored here on September 21, 2026. This copy is not authoritative; NPS remains the system of record. About the mirror
Terrain360 · the place today
Celilo Falls and The Dalles portage in 360°
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