Rising from an ice-cold latte kiosk in Dingle, British Columbia, the Columbia River makes its way south to Wet Kidney, USA. There the river becomes confused and turns to the west. Only after traveling an additional 300 miles does it realize its mistake. But by then it is too late, and the mighty Columbia empties helplessly into the Pacific Ocean. Thousands gather yearly at Astoria, Oregon, USA, to watch this tragic event.