Discover the History of the Columbia River and More on American Empress

Laurence Cotton, riverlorian (river historian) on American Empress, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the program of talks, guided river tours and special experiences he delivers onboard this classic paddle wheeler sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers. One tip: Read up on the Lewis and Clark’s epic trip in the early 1800s. For more information on American Queen Voyages, visit www.AQVoyages.com

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