My Experience at the Astoria Column
The Astoria Column has served for over 80 years as a beacon on the Pacific Northwest Coast. It sits in a wooded area 600 feet above sea level on Coxcomb Hill, Astoria, Oregon’s highest point. We climbed 164 steps (125 feet) to the top along the spiral stairway. It was a bit tiring. Even walking back down made me dizzy.
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Gliders (little planes made with basa wood) were available for sale for $1 each. You can purchase them at the gift shop to be launched from the top of the Column viewing platform.
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The view of the city is amazing. If you've never been there before, check it out if you are traveling in the area. It was my first time visiting too.
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Gliders (little planes made with basa wood) were available for sale for $1 each. You can purchase them at the gift shop to be launched from the top of the Column viewing platform.
![](https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1170874_4859250898177_1139160074_n.jpg)
The view of the city is amazing. If you've never been there before, check it out if you are traveling in the area. It was my first time visiting too.
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