Old military batteries are a creepy attraction on the coast
It’s not every day you come across ruins in an Oregon forest.
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we explore the old military batteries – concrete bunkers built after the Civil War – that still stand at state parks at the mouth of the Columbia River.
From the massive complex at Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon to the many batteries at Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia state parks in Washington, the structures offer a different way to tour the spectacular area.
Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a different kind of state park attraction, these old batteries are a…
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