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Table of Contents
Welcome to Southwest Washington . . . . . . . . . 3
Calendar of Winter Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Historic Lewis County Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sites of South Lewis County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sites of East Lewis County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Skamania County sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Index to Advertisers
Backwoods Brewing Company............................................ 25 Heymann Whinery............................................................... 20
Billie’s.................................................................................... 2 Holiday Inn Express............................................................... 5
Book n Brush....................................................................... 20 Les Schwab Tire..................................................................... 4
Carson General Store........................................................... 25 Lewis County Historical Museum....................................... 31
City of Morton..................................................................... 28 Lucky Eagle Casino............................................................. 20
Colton’s Pharmacy............................................................... 29 Main St. Convenience Store.................................................. 6
Country Chicks..................................................................8 Mill Village Motel............................................................17
Cowlitz River Lodge........................................................16 Nisqually Lodge...............................................................16
Crest Trail Lodge.............................................................16 Power Shop.......................................................................... 15
Discover Lewis County........................................................ 12 Powersports NW.................................................................. 18
Eubanks................................................................................ 10 Scatter Creek Animal Clinic................................................ 18
Farm Boy Drive In............................................................... 21 Seasons Motel................................................................. 17
Gifted................................................................................... 13 Smith and Son Grocery.......................................................... 7
Gracie’s - Centralia.............................................................. 21 State Ave. Auto..................................................................... 11
Gracie’s Too - Morton.......................................................... 31 The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro....................................... 24
Grand Holiday Liquor & Beverage........................................ 2 Van Cleve Ford.................................................................... 32

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Welcome To Southwest Washington


Washington state is renowned for its picturesque parks and Winter Recreation Program
wilderness areas. In Southwest Washington, visitors will find In cooperation with federal agencies, private landowners
some of the best and most varied outdoor opportunities for and other state agencies, Washington State Parks administers
camping, fishing, hiking and family recreation.  a Winter Recreation program in three national parks, seven
The region’s pastoral settings range from gently rolling national forests and blocks of state and private forest land. 
prairies and lush river valleys in the west to the rugged Cascade Five major highway passes, kept open to normal traffic in
Mountains in the east—ideal for skiing, mountain climbing, winter, provide easy access to play sites and trailheads.
hunting, horseback riding, cycling, canoeing, water sports, The program was created to open winter recreation
rock climbing and wildlife watching. National and working opportunities across the state to everyone. 
forest land covers a wide expanse of the region.  Program priorities include safety, wildlife awareness and
Within the borders are portions of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie protection, and cooperation in accordance with the Winter
and Gifford Pinchot National Forests and Mt. Rainier National Recreation Code of Ethics.
Park. These areas contain a full spectrum of recreational, Two citizen advisory committees advise state parks in the
scenic, biological and botanical treasures.  administration of the winter recreation program.
The advisory committees also provide input on the further
Cross Country Ski development of facilities and winter sport opportunities in
Cross country and downhill skiing, skijoring, snowmobiling, Southwest Washington. 
dog sledding, snowshoeing and tubing are available at a variety Welcome to Southwest Washington – a great place to work
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December 2017 a chance at a numerous raffles. Activities include visits with


Santa, a silent auction plus lunch menu. 

Friday, Dec. 1 through Dec. 3 Friday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Christmas in the Gorge Holiday Open House 
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, 4167 N.W. Morton Edward Jones office, 623 Airport Way, Morton,
Second St., Stevenson, 509- 427-8911 360-496-3290
Stevenson kicks off the holiday season with Christmas in Annual holiday open house event with free refreshments
the Gorge. Activities include a Starlight Parade, arts and crafts and an opportunity to donate to the area’s annual Toys for Tots
bazaars, open houses at local businesses, Nativity displays, program to assist local children in need. The office is accept-
cookie faire and other activities for the entire family. ing Toys for Tots through Dec. 15. 

Friday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 21 Friday, Dec. 1, 12 to 6 p.m.


Onalaska Community Giving Project Toy Drive Country Chicks Holiday Market
Pizza Girl, 1772 S.R. 508, Onalaska, (360) 978-4848 Southwest Washington fairgrounds, Chehalis
Annual toy drive to benefit Onalaska’s Community Giv- This holiday market offers crafts and handmade items,
ing Project for families in need, in conjunction with Onalaska seasonal goodies and vintage wares from 55 vendors at the
schools. Bring unwrapped toy, game and activity-based dona- Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis. Free parking
tions to Pizza Girl, through Dec. 21. Hours: Monday through is provided. Early bird tickets for Friday are $5 until 3 p.m.,
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. then $3 for adults age 16 and older and free for children.

Friday, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Dec. 1, 6 to 9:30 p.m.


Mossyrock Look-A-Rama Tree Lighting and Christmas Auction
Mossyrock Grange, 152 Isbell Rd., Mossyrock, 360-983- Tenino Chamber of Commerce, 360-264-5075
8384 31st annual tree lighting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 273 E. Sus-
The annual event is a Mossyrock community tradition. sex, Tenino. The Christmas auction is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at
Shoppers will find holiday crafts, gifts, food, baked goods and the Tenino Eagles.

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Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec.
Polar Express Trains 10, 2 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m.;
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, Chehalis, 360-748-9593, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m.
www.steamtrainride.com.
Polar Express trains feature the reading of the popular book Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Polar Express” during the trek to the North Pole, where we Mossyrock Look-A-Rama
will pick up Santa for the return trip. Children are encour- Mossyrock Grange, 152 Isbell Rd., Mossyrock, 360-983-
aged to come in their pajamas. Cocoa and cookies provided on 8384
board, as well as singing and other entertainment. The ride is The annual event is a Mossyrock community tradition.
about an hour. Adults $35, ages three to 15, $25. Children age Shoppers will find holiday crafts, gifts, food, baked goods and
two and under ride free on an adult’s lap. a chance at a numerous raffles. Activities include visits with
Additional dates and times: Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m., 7 Santa, a silent auction plus lunch menu. 
p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m., 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.;
Saturday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m., 7 Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. Toledo Holiday Bazaar
17, 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Toledo Elementary School, 1242 WA-505., Toledo, 360-
864-2112
Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. This annual event, sponsored by the Mighty Fine Seniors in
‘The Nutcracker’ Toledo is a Toledo holiday tradition. Come enjoy the holiday
413 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, (360) 623-9010 spirit with 50 booths filled with a wide array of arts, crafts and
The Ballet Theatre of Washington presents their perfor- holiday collectibles. Holiday cookies sold by the ounce plus
mance of “The Nutcracker” at the Liberty Theatre at the holiday raffles and door prizes. No admission fee. Homemade
Bethel Downtown Centralia Church. Reserved seats are $20 chicken soup with a roll and cookie is available for $6.
for adults, $12 for children and seniors. For tickets, call (360)
623-9010 or go online at balletwashington.org.  Saturday, Dec. 2 , 10 a.m.
Additional dates and times: Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Community Christmas Tree Decorating
Klickitat County Courthouse Lawn, 205 S. Columbus
Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.  Ave., Goldendale 
‘Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol’ Come participate in the 27th annual decorating of the living
Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-0541 community Christmas tree on the lawn of the Klickitat County
Children age six to 18 star in this wonderful holiday clas- Courthouse. We need decorations and volunteers to help string
sic. lights and hang decorations. At the end of the event, enjoy a
Admission: Adults, $9 in advance, $10 at the door; children cup of hot chocolate or apple cider while enjoying the success
age 12 and under, $5.  Open seating. Tickets available online of decorating. A wonderful way to kick off the Christmas sea-
at mortonroxy.org. son! Call 509-250-1395 for additional information.

Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Centralia College Jazz Band Country Chicks Holiday Market
Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col- Southwest Washington fairgrounds, Chehalis
lege Blvd., Centralia 360-736-9391 This holiday market offers crafts and handmade items,
The concert will include a variety of musical selections seasonal goodies and vintage wares from 55 vendors at the
performed by Centralia College Jazz Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Band. This is a free concert. in Chehalis. Free parking is provided.

Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Main Street Early bird tickets for Friday are $5 un-
til 3 p.m., then $3 for adults age 16 and
‘Children of Eden’
Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Cen- Convenience older and free for children.

ter St., Centralia, 360-736- 8628 Open 24 Hours Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Evergreen Playhouse presents Fresh Pizza and Cooper’s Chicken, Groceries, Friends of the Library Book Sale
“Children of Eden.” Original book by Deli, Soft Drinks, Sno Park Passes, Christmas Tree Chehalis Timberland Library, 400
John Caird, directed by Danielle Riv- N. Market Blvd, Chehalis
ers. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for
Permits, Beer, Wine & Liquor, Fishing Supplies & The Friends of the Chehalis Tim-
students with valid ID, and seniors. Equipment, Gas, Propane, ATM Machine, Discovery berland Library will have a book sale
Additional dates and times: Satur- Pass & Trail Permits, Washington Lottery at the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
day, Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, 333 Rock Creek Dr. Stevenson (509) 427-5653 Pick up some great books, CDs and
2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.; DVDs at bargain prices. All proceeds
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help support library programs and services not covered in the Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.
library budget. Outstanding Ornaments
Centralia Timberland Library, 110 S. Silver St., Centralia,
Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 360-748-3301
Arts & Crafts Bazaar Create eye-catching, easy-to-make ornaments. All supplies
Skamania County Fairgrounds provided. Children ages three through sixth grade.
Shop and eat at the Exhibit Hall at Skamania County Fair-
grounds. Holiday activities, Nativity display and cookie faire. Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
For more information, visit www.cityofstevenson.org. Packwood Christmas Bazaar
Packwood Community Center, 12931 Hwy, 12, Pack-
Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  wood, 360-494-4544 
Packwood Christmas Bazaar A wide range of arts, crafts, gifts, baked goods and home
Packwood Community Center, 12931 Hwy, 12, Pack- and holiday décor. Lunch available. Silent auction to benefit
wood, 360-494-4544  the White Pass Food Bank. 
A wide range of arts, crafts and gifts, baked goods and one-
of-a-kind gifts and home décor. Lunch available. Silent auc- Sunday, Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m. 
tion to benefit the White Pass Food Bank.  Randle Community Advent Walk
Randle Nazarene Church 215, Silverbrook Rd., Randle,
Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to noon 360-497-7385
68th annual Santa Parade Community members will ride buses and hayrides, and
Downtown Chehalis, Chehalis, 360-748-8885, www. travel in private cars during the annual event. The program
chamberway.com. will begin at the Nazarene Church, then travel to the Family
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce presents Worship Center, Randle Methodist Church, Abundant Life
the 68th annual Santa Parade in downtown Chehalis. Dozens Fellowship and end at the Reconciled Church for refresh-
of community groups, churches, businesses and organizations ments and fellowship. At each stop, the pastor will read a
create floats for the parade that celebrate the holiday spirit in portion of the Christmas story and the group will sing a
our communities. The theme this year is “White Christmas.” Christmas carol.
Frank Mason Is the grand marshal.
Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra Concert
Santa Steam Train Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col-
Chehalis Centralia Railroad, Chehalis, 360-748-9593, lege Blvd., Centralia 360-736-9391
www.steamtrainride.com. This concert is free and open to the public.
Bring the kids to meet Santa. The Santa Steam trains are
approximately 30 minutes long, with Santa visiting everyone Tuesday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m.
during the train ride. Photo opportunities are available before Hour of Code
and after each trip. Tickets are $10. Children two and under Winlock Timberland Library, 332 NW First St., 360-
may ride free in an adult’s lap. 785-3461
Additional dates and times: Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Learn how much fun coding can be by joining in an Hour
Saturday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m., 3 of Code, a global movement reaching students in over 180
p.m. countries. Visit the website for more information at https://
hourofcode.com/us/promote.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. 
‘Bah, Humbug!
Christmas Carol’
Scrooge’s Smith & Son Grocery Thursday, Dec. 7 through
Saturday, Dec. 9
Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main Ave., 254 E. State Street • Mossyrock Festival of Trees Winter Gala
Morton, 360-496-0541 BCJ Gallery, 239 W. Main St., Mor-
Children age six to 18 star in this ton. 360-496-0542
wonderful holiday classic. Fresh Produce & Meat Counter
Experience three days of wintry
Admission: Adults, $9 in advance, Fishing Tackle, Bait & License magic. There will be bidding and vot-
$10 at the door; children age 12 and ATM • Clothes • Spirit & Wines ing for favorite holiday trees during the
under, $5.  Open seating. Tickets avail- silent tree auction Saturday, Dec. 9, 11
able online at mortonroxy.org. Monday-Sunday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm a.m. to auction closing at 5 p.m.
360-983-3511 Fax 360-983-8444
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Thursday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. 
Art Conservations ‘Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol’
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood  Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-0541
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Children age six to 18 star in this wonderful holiday classic.
countrymuseum.org. Admission: Adults, $9 in advance, $10 at the door; children
age 12 and under, $5.  Open seating.
Friday, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. 
Morton Chamber Holiday Lighted Golf Cart Parade Saturday, Dec. 9 - Sunday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morton Chamber of Commerce, 194 Main Ave., Morton, Centralia Christmas Market
360-496-6086  310 N. Tower Ave., Centralia.
Lighted golf carts will lead this lighted holiday parade Shop for unique gifts at the second annual holiday craft fair,
down Main Avenue from the train depot to Gust Backstrom modeled after the markets in Europe. Vendors will offer hand-
Park to kick off the lighting of the community Christmas tree made, upcycled and unique gifts. Shop all day Saturday and
by Morton Mayor Dan Mortensen. stay for the Lighted Tractor Parade. For market info, please
email centraliamerchants@gmail.com.
Friday, Dec. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.
Morton Chamber’s annual Lights in the Park Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gust Backstrom Park, 700 W. Main St., Morton, 360-496- Mineral Lake Arts and Craft Guild Christmas Ba-
6086   zaar
The sixth annual Chamber-sponsored event at Gust Back- Mineral Presbyterian Church, Mineral, 360-492-5206 
strom Park features colorful lighting displays created by local Holiday traditions at the 17th annual bazaar featuring
businesses and community members. Admission by donation, homemade crafts and art, gifts, calendars, jewelry, pottery,
with the public voting for the People’s Choice as they drive handmade soaps, goodies and decorations. Raffle to benefit
through the park and view the displays. the church. Free refreshments. 
Display continues nightly from 6 to 8 p.m., through Dec.
23. Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Morton Senior Center Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale
Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., 360-496-3230

COUNTRY CHICKS
The annual bazaar is a wonderful holiday event for holiday
gift shopping, with one-of-a-kind treasures, baked goods and
seasonal decorations.
Get your CHICK ON!
Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holiday Market Farmers’ Market Christmas Bazaar
820 S. Schuster Ave, Goldendale, 509-772-2971
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 1st & 2nd A holiday event featuring a wide range of holiday gifts, dé-
Friday: Early Buy 12–3pm, $5 • 3–6pm $3 cor and handmade crafts and more.
Saturday: 10am–4pm, $3 entry, under 16 free
Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Bring a canned
SW WA Fairgrounds Christmas in the Mountains at the Roxy
food donation
2555 N. National Ave. Roxy Theater, 233 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-0541
for a $1 entry
Chehalis The Roxy Theater’s traditional Christmas in the Mountains
discount

Spring Market
celebration includes free hayrides and caroling in the after-
noon with cookies and hot chocolate in the Tiller Arts Center.
The Roxy’s annual Living Nativity program begins at 5:30
p.m.
Save April 27–28
the Fri.: 10am–6pm Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.
Antique Book Page Art
Date! Sat.: 10am–4pm Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, 400 N.
130 Exceptional Vendors of Vintage Finds, Market Blvd., Chehalis 
Transform old books into amazing works of art. Teens and
Handmades, Prims & Unique Gifts adults. Free entry.
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Facebook: County Chicks 360.280.6257
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A tractor decked out for the holidays heads south on Tower Avenue at the annual Lighted Tractor Parade in historic
downtown Centralia.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m.  cookies follows at the Masonic Lodge. For more information,
‘Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol’ please call 509-250-1395.
Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-0541
Children age six to 18 star in this wonderful holiday clas- Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.
sic.Admission: Adults, $9 in advance, $10 at the door; chil- Lighted Tractor Parade
dren age 12 and under, $5.  Open seating. Main and Tower Streets in downtown Centralia, 360-
330-7671.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 to 9 p.m. This annual event features vintage and modern tractors, an-
Castle Rock Festival of Lights tique trucks and construction equipment all a-glow for this
Come join us for this truly unique community event with fun, festive family-oriented event that lights up downtown
a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, hometown parade, free Centralia with wonderful holiday spirit.
pictures with Santa and entertainment.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 3 to 6 p.m.  Morton Chamber’s annual Lights in the Park
Christmas in Glenoma Gust Backstrom Park, 700 W. Main St., Morton, 360-
Glenoma Fire Station, 8022 Hwy. 12, Glenoma, 360- 496-6086  
496-8336 The sixth annual chamber-sponsored event at Gust Back-
Enjoy a variety of activities and events at the annual Christ- strom Park features colorful lighting displays created by local
mas in Glenoma event. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free businesses and community members. Admission by donation,
children’s activities, face painting, live music, cake walks, with the public voting for the People’s Choice as they drive
crafts and refreshments. Free pictures with Santa. through the park and view the displays. Display continues
nightly from 6 to 8 p.m., through Dec. 23.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Candy Cane Lane Parade and Christmas Tree light- Sunday, Dec. 10 through Tuesday, Dec. 26, 5 to 9 p.m. 
ing Borst Park Drive through Light Display
Klickitat County Courthouse Lawn, 205 S. Columbus 2020 Borst Ave., Centralia
Ave., Goldendale This colorful exhibit continues to grow, with twice as many
Candy Cane Lane parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Parade route: nights and a number of new displays this year. The annual
Schuster to Simcoe to Columbia to Main, ending at Umpqua drive-thru light show is a holiday tradition. Admission: $3 per
Bank. Immediately afterwards, the lights on the Christmas car or $2 with can of food. 
Tree will be turned on. Community supper featuring soup and
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Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. 
World War II and Pearl Harbor Veterans Dinner Morton Winter Musical concert
Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 S.W. Veterans Way, Morton High School Gym, Morton, 360-496-0542
Chehalis, 360-740-8875 All students in kindergarten through sixth grade will be part
Join in to honor World War II and Pearl Harbor survivors. of the program, performing a number of holiday songs under
During dinner, the Napavine High School Jazz Band will pro- the direction of Patricia Fairhart and Brad Nelson. Morton
vide music from the 1930s and 1940s. High School band and choir will perform a variety of music.
All World War II veterans, family and friends are welcome
to attend, along with families of those veterans that have Friday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m.
passed. Zentangles with Penny Degener
Seating is limited. Call the Veterans Memorial Museum for White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
more information. For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
countrymuseum.org.
Monday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
White Pass High School Winter Concert Friday, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.
White Pass High School gym, 516 Silverbrook Rd., Ran- Friday Night Flicks
dle, 360-497-5816 Tenino Timberland Library, 172 W. Central Ave., Tenino,
Special holiday music performed by the White Pass High (360) 264-2369
School band and choir along with presentations by the High Come enjoy an evening out and watch a movie. Appetizers
School Drama Club. and refreshments provided. Adults only.
Community members are welcome. 
Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.,
Thursday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. 22nd annual Nutcracker Ballet
Art Lab with DorothyThomas Corbet Theatre, Centralia College campus, 600 Centra-
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood  lia College Blvd., Centralia, 360-748-4789
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Southwest Washington Dance ensemble will present its
countrymuseum.org. 22nd annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcrack-
er.” Ticket prices: $22 for adults, $15 for seniors age 62 and
older and children, age 18 and under. Tickets are available on-
line at swwdance.org or at the Dance Center. All seating is
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All Timberland Libraries
All Timberland Libraries will be closed Saturday, Dec.
23, for the Christmas holidays. Libraries will resume regu-
lar schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 26. For more information, call
1-800-284-6237.

505 W. Main • Centralia • 736-3314


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January 2018 Enjoy a play and concessions at the Roxy Theater. Admis-
sion: $9 for adults; $5 for students.

Monday, Jan. 1, all day Tuesday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m.


Free entrance to National Parks Gear Up Dinner
Free entrance to all national parks on First Hikes Day and White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
New Year’s Day. For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
countrymuseum.org.
Monday, Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Art Conservations Sunday, Jan. 28, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood  Sunday Dance at Swede Hall
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch-
countrymuseum.org. ester
“The Country Four” plays country western music. $8 dona-
Monday, Jan. 1 tion. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase during
All Timberland Regional Libraries the dance.
All Timberland Libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, in
observation of the New Year’s holiday. Libraries will resume
regular schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 26. For more information,
call 1-800-284-6237.
February 2018
Thursday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Art Conservations
Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
Art Lab with Dorothy Thomas For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood  countrymuseum.org.
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
countrymuseum.org.

Sunday, Jan. 14, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.


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Friday, Jaunary 19, 7 p.m. • MUFFLERS
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Sunday, Feb. 4, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Dance at Swede Hall
Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch-
ester
“Jack and the Roadrunners” play swing music. $8 dona-
tion. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase during
the dance.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.


Art Lab with Dorothy Thomas
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
countrymuseum.org.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. show only.


‘Steel Magnolias’
Your Gift Destination
Dinner Theatre at Tiller Arts Center, 233 W. Main St., Mor-
ton, 360-496-0542. Tickets online: www.mortonroxy.org Re-
served seating only. Dinner theater, $30 per person. Play only
$13 per person at the door.

Friday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.


‘Steel Magnolias’
Dinner Theatre at Tiller Arts Center, 233 W. Main St., Mor-
ton, 360-496-0542. Tickets online: www.mortonroxy.org Re-
served seating only. Dinner theater, $30 per person. Play only
$13 per person at the door.

Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m.,


‘Rebel Without a Cause’
The Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia
360-736-8628
The Evergreen Playhouse presents a stage adaptation of the
original story by Nicholas Ray, directed by Rich Garrett. Gen-
eral Admission $10, $8 youth.
Additional dates and times: Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m.; Sun-
day, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Friday,
Feb. 16, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18, 2
p.m.; Friday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m.; Sun-
day, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m. 


‘Steel Magnolias’
Dinner Theatre at Tiller Arts Center, 233 W. Main St., Mor-
ton, 360-496-0542. Tickets online: www.mortonroxy.org Re- • Gifts
served seating only. Dinner theater, $30 per person. Play, $13 • Home Decor
per person at the door.
• Women’s Clothing and Accessories
Friday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m.  • Baby & Children’s Gifts
‘Steel Magnolias’ • Holiday Wrap, Bags & Bows
Dinner Theatre at Tiller Arts Center, 233 W. Main St., Mor-
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425 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA 98532
served seating only. Dinner theater, $30 per person. Play only
$13 per person at the door. 360-740-5400 • www.redesigndivas.com
M–F 10–6, Sat. 10–5, Sun. 12–4
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Saturday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m.  nival and snow sports competitions for kids and adults. All
‘Steel Magnolias’ activities support The Children’s Miracle Network and the
Dinner Theatre at Tiller Arts Center, 233 W. Main St., Mor- White Pass volunteer ski patrol.
ton, 360-496-0542. Tickets online: www.mortonroxy.org Re-
served seating only. Dinner theater, $30 per person. Play only Sunday, March 4, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$13 per person at the door. Dance at Swede Hall
Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch-
Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. ester, 360-273-7974
Sunday Dance at Swede Hall “Jack and the Roadrunners” play swing music. $8 dona-
Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch- tion. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase during the
ester dance.
“The Country Four” plays country western music. $8 dona-
tion. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase during Thursday, March 8, 10 a.m.
the dance. Art Lab with Dorothy Thomas
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
Monday, Feb. 19, all day For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
Presidents’ Day holiday countrymuseum.org.
All Timberland libraries closed for Presidents’ Day holi-
day Monday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 1-877-284-6237. Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra Concert
Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col-
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. lege Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391
Gear Up Dinner This concert is free and open to the public.
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
countrymuseum.org. Lewis County Community Band
Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col-

March 2018
lege Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391
This concert is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Mar. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Art Conservations Wednesday, March 14, 7 p.m.
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood  Centralia College Choir
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col-
countrymuseum.org. lege Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391
This concert is free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winter Carnival Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m.
White Pass Ski Resort, White Pass, www.skiwhitepass. Centralia College Music Faculty Recital
com. Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col-
Join us for the 32nd annual White Pass Winter Carnival, lege Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391
a family-oriented event featuring a huge snow castle, profes- The Music Faculty will present a free evening of music for
sional snow sculptors from around the Pacific Northwest, a flute, viola, guitar, piano and voice.
poke run, live music, fireworks, a torchlight parade, kids’ car-
nival and snow sports competitions for kids and adults. All Friday, March 16, 7 p.m.
activities support The Children’s Miracle Network and the Centralia College Jazz Band
White Pass volunteer ski patrol. Corbet Theatre at Centralia College, 600 Centralia Col-
lege Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391
Sunday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public.
Winter Carnival
White Pass Ski Resort, White Pass, www.skiwhitepass. Saturday, March 17, 1:30 to 7 p.m. 
com. Improv Olympics
Join us for the 31st annual White Pass Winter Carnival, a An unplannable hilarious evening of improvised entertain-
family-oriented event featuring a huge snow castle, profes- ment, brought to you, with your input, by the Mossyrock High
sional snow sculptors from around the Pacific Northwest, a School Improv Troupe. Other groups of students are wel-
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Sunday, March 18, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Dance at Swede Hall
Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch-
ester, 360-273-7974
“The Country Four” plays country western music. $8 dona-
tion. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase during
the dance.

Monday, March 19 – All day


Free entrance to State Parks
Free entrance to all state parks for State parks’ 105th birth-
day.

Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 p.m.


Page Turners Book Discussion
Centralia Timberland Library, 110 S. Silver St., Centra-
lia, 360-736-0183, www.trl.org.
Join in a discussion of “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle
Alexander in part of a year-long series of book discussions
exploring black history and culture.

Friday, March 23, 8 p.m.


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musical is a satire set in a city where a terrible water shortage Let’s celebrate rain! The annual event will feature musi-
has led to a government ban on private toilets and all citizens cal performances, large screen sing-alongs and the event’s
are required to use corporate-controlled public facilities. Gen- beloved Arm Chair aerobics and popular Umbrella parade.
eral Admission $10, $8 youth. There will also be door prizes and rainy-day snacks. 
Addition dates: Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March
25, 2 p.m.; Thursday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 30, Sunday, April 15, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
8 p.m.; Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 1, 2 p.m.; Sunday Dance at Swede Hall
Friday, April 6, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 7, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch-
April 8, 2 p.m. ester, 360-273-7974
“The Country Four” plays country western music. $8 dona-
Tuesday, Mar. 27, 5:30 p.m. tion. Snacks and beverages are available to purchase during
Gear Up Dinner the dance.
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Sunday, April 15 – 16, all day
countrymuseum.org. Free entrance to national parks
Opening weekend of National Park Week.
Saturday, March 31, noon
Onalaska Community Easter Egg Hunt Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.
Carlisle Park, Onalaska Pageturners Book Discussion for
Annual Easter egg hunt at Carlisle Park, sponsored by the Adults
Onalaska Alliance. Check out their Facebook page for more Centralia Timberland Library,
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April 2018 Join in a discussion of “Home” by


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a year-long series of book discussions
Sunday, April 1, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. exploring black history and culture.
Sunday Dance at Swede Hall
Swede Hall Event Center, Friday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch- Country Chicks Spring Market
ester, 360-273-7974 The market offers crafts and handmade
“Jack and the Roadrunners” play items, seasonal goodies and vintage wares from
swing music. $8 donation. Snacks vendors at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in
and beverages are available to pur- Chehalis. Free parking is provided. Early bird tickets for
chase during the dance. Friday are $5 until 3 p.m., then $3 for adults age 16 and older
and free for children.
Thursday, Apr. 5, 10:30 a.m.
Art Conservations Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood  OnStage Dance-A-Thon fundraiser
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Dance all 12 hours, only dance to certain songs, or just
countrymuseum.org. watch. Choose your own way to dance! Come out and support
the Kids of OnStage Children’s Theatre Education Program in
their Spring production, at the Tiller Arts Center in Morton.
Thursday, Apr. 12, 10 a.m.
Lots of music, refreshments, and of course dancing! Admis-
Art Lab with Dorothy Thomas
sion/Entry fee, $5 per person.
White Pass Country Museum, Packwood 
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass-
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Girls Night Out
Bi-annual event features specials at participating merchants
Saturday, April 14 – All day
in downtown Centralia and entry into a raffle. Pick up your
Free entrance to State Parks
passport at The Station or Hubbub on Tower Avenue.
Free entrance to all state parks for Springtime free day.
Saturday, April 22 – All day
Saturday, April 14, 4 p.m. 
Free entrance to State Parks
Morton Rain Festival 
Free entrance to all state parks for Earth Day.
Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main St., Morton, 360-496-0542
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Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Country Chicks Spring Market
The market offers crafts and handmade items, seasonal
goodies, vintage wares and antique treasures from more than
125 vendors at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in
Chehalis.
Free parking is provided. Early bird tickets for Friday are
$5 until 3 p.m., then $3 for adults age 16 and older and free
for children.
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basket raffle and refreshments. Proceeds to benefit Human
Response Network.
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Sunday, April 29, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.


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Swede Hall Event Center, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Roch-
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“The Country Four” plays country western music. $8 dona-
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the dance.

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Centralia information, call Centralia Parks and Recreation at 360-330-
7688.
Fort Borst
McMenamin’s Olympic Club Hotel
Joseph Borst Home
Take exit 82 off Interstate 5, go west on Harrison Avenue, and Theater
turn left on Belmont, right on Borst Avenue, left on Allen, left Traveling northbound Interstate 5, turn east on the Mellen
on Brydon, one-half mile, left, one-quarter mile gravel road, Street exit and then turn left at the second stoplight onto Tower
house on right. Avenue, go six blocks and the historic club is on the right.
The Borst Blockhouse was built in 1855, east of the Borst Built in 1908, it was decorated in Art Nouveau style in 1913.
Home and is now located in Fort Borst Park. Originally used The former speak-easy of sorts boasts a massive woodstove,
for protection during the Indian wars, the fort was eventually tulip design wall stencils,  Tiffany chandeliers, card room and
used for storage. a sign stating “Ladies patronage not solicited”—all testaments
Joseph Borst constructed his Greek Revival Mansion in to its authenticity.
1857 on a 640-acre donation land claim to fulfill an engage- The establishment offers lodging, the bar, a poolroom,
ment promise to his wife, Mary Adelaine Roundtree. For more brewery, restaurant and even a theater. For more information,
visit www.mcmenamins.com.
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Centralia Massacre Site rists; and a variety of local officials ranging from the police
The scene: Armistice Day Parade, Nov. 11, 1919, near chief to superior court judge, school superintendent and state
807 N. Tower Ave. The Centralia massacre was sparked by senator.
political unrest between rivaling groups—the American Le-
gion and the International Workers of the World (Wobblies). Chehalis-Centralia Railroad
The clash led to the wounding of several people and the An historic look back at the days of steam trains at just off
death of five men: four local veterans and one Wobbly, leav- Interstate 5 at exit 77 in Chehalis. The train travels to Milburn
ing a dark blotch on Centralia history. on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and goes to
View The Sentinel, a statue memorial to the four local Ruth on Saturday at 5 p.m. The train runs from Memorial Day
veterans killed that day erected in 1924 in Washington Park. through Labor Day weekends. For more information, visit
Facing the statue, just across the street, a colorful mural www.steamtrainride.com.
symbolically speaks of the Wobbly workers movement.
McFadden Log Home
Hangman’s Bridge of the Centralia Located at 475 S.W. Chehalis Ave., take exit 77 off In-
Massacre terstate 5 and turn right. The house was built in 1859 from
Travel a quarter-mile west of Interstate 5 on Mellen Street squared logs. It is the oldest residence in Chehalis and the old-
to the bridge. From this bridge, on Nov. 11, 1919, after being est continuously lived in residence in the state.
abducted from his jail cell, Wesley Everest, a member of the
Wobblies, was hanged by a mob for his involvement in the Westminster Presbyterian
Centralia Massacre. Located at 340 N. Market Blvd., south of historic down-
town Chehalis, the church is the oldest, still-existing, non-
federated Presbyterian congregation in the state. It is the old-

Chehalis
est Christian church in the Chehalis Valley. The church was
organized on Oct. 8, 1855.
Claquato Church
Take exit 77 off Interstate 5, turn west onto state Route The Hillside Historic District
6 and travel two miles. Turn right on Chilvers Road, left on On the east side of historic downtown Chehalis, these
Stearns Road, left on Water Street, where the church is one- homes are primarily located on S.W. Washington, Adams, Jef-
quarter mile on the left. The unique “Crown of Thorns” stee- ferson Avenues, Hillside Drive and Terrace Road. The area
ple surmounts the 1857 Claquato Church, the oldest church in was first developed in the 1890s and was named to the Na-
Washington still at its original location and in use today. One tional Register of Historic Places in 1996.
of the original 42 Oregon Trail markers is nearby.
Historic Downtown Chehalis 
Claquato Cemetery and Pioneer Fir Placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997,
An enormous and ancient Douglas fir is dedicated as the it encompasses the two-block area generally considered the
“Pioneer Tree” at the Claquato Cemetery, which was started in heart of downtown.  The 23 contributing buildings provide an
1856. Pioneers used it as a kind of shelter with the overhang- atmosphere of the small-town America of bygone days.
ing branches. A plaque marks the tree.
McKinley Stump in Chehalis
West Side District Although President McKinley never got a chance to stand
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Cheha- upon it, the McKinley Stump was used as a podium in the early
lis’ Pennsylvania Avenue-West Side Historic District is a well- 1900s by Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft
preserved, historically significant neighborhood built by the (Taft at the time was Secretary of War). Remnants of the origi-
urban elite of the community in the late 1800s and early 1900s. nal are still on display at the Lewis County Historical Museum,
The area was home to the group of families whose interlocking where a donated replica stump, six feet tall and between 500
business and personal interests shaped the community. to 750 years old stands outside. The museum is located at 599
Residents of the district in the first decade of the 20th cen- N.W. Front Way in Chehalis. Check the website at www.lewis-
tury included the founders and subsequent officers of the re- countymuseum.org or call 360-748-0831 for details.
gion’s oldest bank, the land company that sold most of the
city’s real estate, the development company that built the com-
mercial center and the booster club that promoted the town
during its boom years.
South Lewis County
Other residents included the proprietors of local mills and Olson Home in Vader
manufacturing firms; leading bankers, businessmen and ju- This restored Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1905 is
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listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It was once joined with square notched corners and chinked with mud
the home of businessman Ben Olson, president of Stillwater and moss.
Logging and Lumber Company and is located at 1026 D St.
in Vader.
Jackson Prairie School
This old schoolhouse is situated at 4128 Jackson Hwy. Take
Little Falls Jail in Vader exit 71 off Interstate 5, go east on state Route 508 for a mile-
Vader, formerly called Little Falls, was a booming logging and-a-half, then turn right onto Jackson Highway. The school-
town in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It once boasted an op- house is an additional two-and-a-half miles on the right.  The
era house. Located between Fifth and Sixth Streets in down- two-room school was built in the early 1900s.
town Vader, the Little Falls jail served as both jail and city
hall. The building was one of the earliest jails in the state and
operated from 1896 to 1950.
Jackson Prairie Homestead
Take exit 68 off Interstate 5, turn east onto U.S. Highway
12, go two-and-half miles and turn right on Jackson Highway.
Evaline School The old building will be a quarter of mile on the left. The
Located on Highway 603 about six miles west of Chehalis, Jackson homestead served as an inn, grocery store, post of-
the two-room rural schoolhouse was built in 1925. It is the last fice and the first U.S. District Court north of the Columbia
of its kind in the state still in operation. The school provides River. Guests included Ulysses S. Grant, George McClelland,
educational instruction to first through sixth grades. It is lo- Phil Sheridan and Isaac Stevens, Washington’s first Territorial
cated near Winlock at 111 Schoolhouse Rd. Governor.

Frank Finkas Home in Toledo St. Francis Mission in Toledo


Located on Merchant Road in Toledo, visit the home by Take exit 68 off Interstate 5, turn east and go two-and-a-
taking exit 63 off Interstate 5, go east three miles, turn onto half miles, turn right on Jackson Highway, travel just over five
state Route 505 and travel 10.25 miles, then make a sharp miles and then take a left on Spencer Road. St. Francis is the
left onto a primitive road (good condition), .25 miles on oldest Catholic mission in Washington. Originally erected in
right. The 1899 hand-hewn log home (17 x 25 feet) once 1838, the present church is a 1932 replacement of four earlier
owned by Frank Finkas is constructed of squared cedar logs, churches that were destroyed by fires.

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Cowlitz Landing in Toledo typical architectural styles from many rural churches built at
Take exit 63 off Interstate and drive three miles east. You the turn of the century.
can also arrive by traveling south eight-and-a-half miles on
Jackson Highway from U.S. Highway 12. Visitors can view Riffe Lake and Kosmos Flats
the landing site south from the bridge. Cowlitz Landing was Lurking under the waters of Riffe Lake is the town for-
the northwest route to the Puget Sound and the Hudson Bay merly known as Kosmos. Primarily considered as a recreation
Company shipped Cowlitz Prairie Farm produce from this area, a portion of the flats (down Champion 100 Road) is now
site. However, all traces of the commerce were washed away used as a landing zone for hang gliders. It once was the bus-
by a flood. tling timber town of Kosmos until the completion of Mossy-
rock Dam, which backed up Riffe Lake and flooded the town
Tracy/Merrill Fight Scene in the 1960s.
Located on Newaukum Valley Road, take exit 72 off In- Many of the old foundations of the buildings can be seen
terstate 5 and head west to Napavine. Take a left on Rush during low-water times, and from upper elevations (such as
Road and drive a half a mile, then turn right on Newaukum the top of Dog Mountain) the roadway outlay of the com-
Valley Road, drive for one mile. The site is on the left in the munity is visible. Each summer, former Kosmos residents
woods. In June 1902, notorious murderers Harry Tracy and gather, elect a “mayor” and have a community reunion and
David Merrill fled to Lewis County after escaping from the picnic.
Oregon State Penitentiary. Tracy claimed that at this location,
he learned Merrill had become a police informant regarding a Mineral Lodge
number of Portland holdups they had performed. Tracy then The lodge is 13 miles north of Morton on State Route 7. It is
shot Merrill in the back while they were pacing off for a duel. accessed by turning right off the highway into Mineral along
Mineral Road South. Turn right on Mineral Hill Road and go
Winlock Egg a half mile—the lodge is on the left.
From Interstate 5, take exit 63, and head west on State Built in 1906 by H.T. Murray, the 25-room log structure has
Route 603, travel three miles through Winlock. Turn right served as a retreat, sanitarium, inn and hunting lodge. Stand-
onto Kerron Road. The egg is on the right in the Vern Zander ing near the lodge is the old Mineral Post Office, considered to
Park by the railroad tracks. The historic Farmer’s Co-op build- be the smallest post office structure in the nation.
ing towers are nearby. Winlock was once world-famous for its
hatcheries, producing 2.5 million chicks annually.  The egg, Taidnapam Park
which measures 14 feet long and more than 7 feet wide, is Located off U.S. Highway 12 and Kosmos Road, the park
actually Winlock’s fourth egg. The first was built in 1923 for a is nine miles southeast of Morton. Taidnapam Park features
Washington to Oregon celebratory parade. The 1965 egg was year-round camping, day use, fishing, swimming and boating
featured in ‘Ripley’s Believe or Not” in 1989. in Riffe Lake. It is also the site of significant American Indian
history. More than 4,600 years ago, American Indians inhab-

East Lewis County


ited the spot. An interpretive exhibit is located near the park’s
entrance.
Cinebar School
This old schoolhouse is located along State Route 508, Morton Depot
18-anda-half miles off Interstate 5. It was built in 1888 for the The 1910-era Morton Depot’s historic restoration and move
52 students of Mrs. Huntting’s school. The complex includes were filmed for the History Channel’s “Mega Movers.” The
two outhouses. It was used until a consolidation of school dis- depot is the last icon of the Tacoma Eastern Railroad, which
tricts in the 1940s. operated from 1890-1918, and then operated under the Mil-
waukee Road banner from 1909-1980. For more information,
visit www.mortondepot.com.
Mossyrock Dam
Built more than 40 years ago, the Mossyrock Dam is part of
Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric project in East Lewis County Loggers’ Memorial
that includes Mayfield Dam and Tacoma Power campgrounds. Located on the corner of U.S. Highways 12 and 7 at Morton,
The dam rises more than 600 feet and is accessible for pho- the Loggers’ Memorial features the names of more than100
tographers by going east from Mossyrock and following di- loggers who have been killed while working in the woods or
rectional signs. in a logging accident.
A parking area nearby includes a walkway approach to the
St. Ives Church, Mossyrock memorial. The concrete wall features logger’s names. There is
St. Ives Church and Cemetery is north of Mossyrock on also a metal logger sculpture on a wooden pole.
State Route 12. It was built by private donations and features
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Packwood Hotel Gifford Pinchot National Forest


Take exit 68 off Interstate 5, turn east onto U.S. Highway The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of the oldest
12 and go 63 miles into Packwood. This historic building is national forests in the United States. Included as part of the
on the left. Guest accommodations complete with antique fur- Mount Rainier Forest Reserve in 1897, this area was set aside
nishings boost that in 1911, the hotel features a “Roosevelt as the Columbia National Forest in 1908. It was renamed the
Suite,” named for the president who reportedly stayed there. Gifford Pinchot National Forest in 1949.
Located in southwest Washington state, the Gifford Pinchot
Salkum School National Forest now encompasses 1.3 million acres and in-
cludes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic
Located at 152 Salkum Rd., take exit 68 off Interstate 5,
Monument established by Congress in 1982.
travel east on U.S. Highway 12 for 14 miles and turn left onto
Salkum Road. Originally built in 1910, Mr. DeGross, a former
teacher, transformed the school into a store and service sta- Lava tubes, caves and casts
tion following school consolidations in the 1940s. The historic Centuries-old eruptions of pumice and lava from Mount
building is now a thrift store, God’s Closet. St. Helens created numerous geologic attractions on its south
Placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, flank. 
it encompasses the two-block area generally considered the Lava tubes and caves, formed in the cooling lava, range
“Heart of Downtown.”  The 23 contributing buildings provide from thousands of feet in length to small bubble like cham-
an atmosphere of the small-town America of bygone days. bers. Most are located on the Mount St. Helens National Vol-
canic Monument or the Mt. Adams Ranger District. 

Skamania County
The Ice Caves, located about five miles west of the Mount
Adams Ranger Station, retain ice formations into the summer
time. 

Ape Cave
Ape Cave is the longest known lava tube in the continental Dark Divide Roadless Area
U.S. (12,810 feet). Visitors should come prepared by wearing In this area of rock outcroppings and alpine vegetation,
warm clothing, heavy boots and head protection. Within one people enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped mountains in
mile of Ape Cave is the Trail of Two Forests.  four directions. Badger Lake nestles amid Craggy Peak, Shark
Rock, Hat Rock and Badger Peak. 

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Photo by Chris Johnson/DeVaul Publishing


This photo of Morton in winter captures the town covered in a blanket of white.

Silver Star
Silver Star Mountain, at 4,390 feet, is the focus of the sce-
nic, high-elevation ridgetop. Repeated wildfires cleared tim-
ber from the area now covered with meadows, berry fields,
and, in the spring, a spectacular wildflower display. 

Big Lava Bed Just off Scenic Highway 12 in Morton


This unusual lava field originated from a crater, now 500 Monday thru Friday 9-6:30
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towering rock piles, caves, and odd lava formations that fas- Closed on Sunday
cinate hardy explorers and sightseers. No trails or roads cross
the lava field, generally limiting exploration to the perimeter.  Winter is here and our shelves are stocked!
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Photo by Philip Watness/DeVaul Publishing


Magnificent views are just one of the many reasons to get outdoors in the Pacific Northwest.

Western Antique Aeroplane and Antique winding mile-long trail to its summit for outstanding views of
the gorge. Beacon Rock State Park is a 4,650-acre year-round
Museum (WAAAM) camping park with historic significance dating back hundreds of
1600 Air Museum Rd., Hood River, Ore., 541-308-1600 years. More than 9.5 miles of hiking trails lead to Hardy Falls,
The WAAAM Air and Auto Museum has one of the largest Rodney Falls and the 2,445-foot summit of Hamilton Mountain. 
collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving
antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at
this museum are not only full of history, they’re full of life.  Bonneville Lock and Dam
Visitors will enjoy the museum’s extensive collection of an- Cascade Locks, Ore., 541-374-8820
tique aircraft including the 1917 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny featuring The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Bonneville Lock and
an OX-5 90 HP engine, the Aeronca planes, the Stearman col- Dam spans the Columbia River between Washington and Or-
lection and more than 130 cars. For museum hours, admission egon. It is operated for hydropower production, fish and wild-
and other information, go to www.waaamuseum.org. life protection, recreation and navigation and has supplied the
region with inexpensive electrical power since 1938.
Public access to the dam and visitor facilities is provided on
Wineries both the Oregon and Washington shores free of charge. Access
The Columbia Gorge Growing Region AVA is located less to Washington’s north shore visitor center is via Bridge of the
than an hour east of the Portland/Vancouver area through Gods then west of Cascade Locks on Interstate 84. The navi-
some of the most amazing scenic areas in the Northwest. gation lock is viewed from the Oregon shore visitor facility.
Straddling the mighty Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Both visitor centers are set up for self-guided visits. Stop
Growing Region includes the fertile soils of both Washington by the visitor center desk for the latest information and check
and Oregon. the events schedule.
From the marine-influenced climate of Underwood Moun-
tain in east Skamania County to the arid drylands of the east-
ern Gorge, the grapes and wines are a spectacular selection of Bonneville Fish Hatchery
sweet whites and luscious reds. For more information, go to 20543 NE Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, Ore. 541-374-
website, www.columbiagorgewine.com. 8393
The chinook and coho salmon hatchery is operated by Or-
egon Fish and Wildlife. Display ponds also offer a relaxing
Beacon Rock State Park place to feed large rainbow trout and view adult white sturgeon
34841 SR 14, Stevenson, 509-427-8265 measuring more than six feet long. Interpretive displays are
Beacon Rock is a basalt monolith that rises 848 feet above inside and out, including a viewing area to watch fall spawn-
the Columbia River situated on State Route 14. It features a ing activities. Outside-accessible restrooms are available here.
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Photo by Philip Watness / DeVaul Publishing


A thick blanket of snow partially covers this Gifford Pinchot
National Forest Interpretive Site at Bear Meadow. The
Bear Meadow site is where the famous photo progression
of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption was taken.

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