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Battery Harvey Allen, located within Cape Disappointment State Park, is known for its historical significance. Initially built as part of Fort Canby in 1904-1905, it became operational again from 1941 to 1945. Cycling is not permitted here; however, there is an excellent bike parking area. You can explore the battery and view the well-preserved gun mounts, shell rooms, and powder rooms, offering a chance to immerse yourself in some history while you are here.

Beard's Hollow is a beach located in a circular indentation at the foot of a cliff on the Pacific Ocean, roughly one mile west of Ilwaco. It was named in honor of Captain E. N. Beard, the bark Vandalia's commanding officer. Unfortunately, the Vandalia was lost at sea near the mouth of the Columbia in 1853, and all crew members perished. The ship was later found floating upside down near McKenzie Head, and Captain Beard's body was discovered on the beach below what is now called Beard's Hollow.

North Head Lighthouse was built in 1898 to guide sailors approaching from the north after a surge in shipwrecks along the Peninsula. The Lighthouse Keeper's residence is available for vacation rental and offers stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The lighthouse grounds are open year-round, free for public access from dawn until dusk; however, the North Head Lighthouse is currently closed for tours. Cycling is not permitted, so you'll have to dismount your bike to explore this iconic landmark.

The southern lighthouse is still in operation, but unfortunately can not be visited. Interesting is the nearby exhibition at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - here you can learn a lot about this historic peninsula at the Columbia estuary. There are also many hiking and beautiful beaches.