In this newsletter:

• Anniversary of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
• Two Free History Presentation Videos!
• Cruise with us for only $30!
• Enjoy Special Benefits with our Members-Only History Highlights Site.

This coming week is special anniversary connected with one of our favorite places on earth! The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area was established on November 17, 1986, by President Ronald Reagan. The Act endeavors to protect the region's stunning environment while also supporting its economic development. The area consists of 292,500 acres located in both Oregon and Washington. There are so many fantastic stories related to history of this region from Lewis & Clark to the Oregon Trail, but today we thought we would focus on two other tales that might not be as familiar to you.

To celebrate the anniversary, we are sharing with you two programs today for FREE from our Columbia/Snake Rivers Virtual Cruise.

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FREE HISTORY PROGRAM:

"The Historic Columbia River Highway"

This 30-minute video presentation tells the story of the characters and events that brought to reality the first paved roadway in the Pacific Northwest. It was planned with great vision to be not only an economic corridor, but a scenic roadway park to connect locals and visitors to the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. This is a truly inspirational story! The video presentation will be free of charge for one week (November 15-21) but we do provide an optional easy way for you to add a gesture of support as you access the video.

​CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO "THE HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY" PRESENTATION​

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AND...ENJOY A FREE HISTORY/MUSICAL PROGRAM:

"Woody Guthrie: Tunes and Tales of the Columbia River"

Explore the bizarre story of Woody Guthrie's role in promoting hydroelectric power and the beauty of the Columbia River Valley. There are not too many stories where a folk singer is hired by the federal government! We'll share Woody's involvement and impact and perform a few of the songs he wrote about the region. Enjoy!

​CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO "WOODY GUTHRIE: TUNES AND TALES OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER" ​

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CRUISE WITH US FOR ONLY $30!

We created a collection of videos of the programs we share on our cruises. If you'd like to experience the entire 7-day journey of our Columbia/Snake Rivers Virtual Cruise (or give it as a gift!) with 30+ videos of our history stories, musical performances, port highlights, activities and more, CLICK HERE to book our COLUMBIA/SNAKE RIVERS VIRTUAL CRUISE. You can watch these video programs anytime, on demand, on any smartphone, tablet, computer.

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Join our Member Supporters Group!

For as little as $10 a month, you can make an impact by supporting our endeavors and enjoy an ongoing, casual, curated-exploration of history with us. Enjoy free and early access to special features, new books, free programs, and special discounts. For a free one-week trial and more information on how you can become a patron of History Highlights click here.

Thank you for your support and for joining us on the journey of discovery. Have a wonderful week!

Laura and Bill

​www.HistoryHighlights.com​