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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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Traction Tires
Tire Studs
Snow Wheels
Chains
Batteries
Siping
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://
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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.
Follow us on
Facebook: County Chicks 360.280.6257
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January 2018 Enjoy a play and concessions at the Roxy Theater. Admis-
sion: $9 for adults; $5 for students.
Celebrating the
holidays in
Downtown Centralia
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
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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-
poke run, live music, fireworks, a torchlight parade, kids’ car- comed and encouraged!
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Sunday Dance at Swede Hall
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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.
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White Pass Country Museum, Packwood
For more information, check our web site: www.whitepass- Sunday, April 15 – 16, all day
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Saturday, March 31, noon
Onalaska Community Easter Egg Hunt Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.
Carlisle Park, Onalaska Pageturners Book Discussion for
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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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Proudly serving
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-
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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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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.
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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