Astoria, Oregon, is home to the Columbia River Bar Pilots, who guide ships through one of the world’s most challenging stretches of water. The Columbia River’s powerful flow meets the Pacific Ocean here, creating a dangerous bar with shifting currents and shallows.Columbia River Bar Pilots utilize two methods to board incoming vessels, helicopter and pilot boats. The helicopter is a Leonardo AW109SP, operated by Brim Aviation from Astoria Regional Airport. The 🚁 provides pilots with fast and ef

Astoria’s Riverfront Trolley is celebrating its 25th year on the Oregon coast, where it’s been pulling passengers along the Lower Columbia waterfront for the same cost since 1999: $1 a ride. Read more at https://www.hereisoregon.com/experiences/2024/07/this-beloved-astoria-attraction-still-only-costs-1-after-25-years.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com/here-is-oregon/library/media/427636399 | Here Is Oregon