Experience
SKAMANIA
YOUR GUIDE TO SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON & THE SURROUNDING AREA
HIKE & BIKE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS EPIC WATERFALLS
MOUNT ST. HELENS
SCENIC BEAUTY IN THE GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
BREW PUBS & WINERIES TAKE A TOUR SIP AND SAVOR
EVENTS
FESTIVALS, CONCERTS FARMERS MARKET
OUTDOOR FUN
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WATER PLAY WINTER ACTIVITIES ZIP LINE ADVENTURES
See all of Portland
Let’s Celebrate!
Portland Spirit Cruises & Events 800-224-3901 or 503-224-3900 PortlandSpirit.com
Take in the city sights aboard the Portland Spirit. Enjoy the scenic Gorge in legendary riverboat style aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Explore the Willamette & Columbia Rivers on the Explorer.
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SKAMANIA COUNTY Your annual guide to Skamania County and the surrounding area
Welcome to Skamania County, Washington — photo courtesy of The Resort at Skamania Coves
DID YOU KNOW THAT SKAMANIA COUNTY IS AN OFFICIAL SASQUATCH REFUGE? A County ordinance prohibits the harming and/or killing of Bigfoot within our boundaries. We encourage hunting of this elusive creature with a camera only! So come to Skamania County and do your own research. While you are here, enjoy the 1,077,760 acres of natural beauty with something different to see and enjoy around every corner. Mount St. Helens, with a dramatic and awesome presence, keeps watch over the northwest corner. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers recreation seekers endless opportunities to year-round outdoor adventures— from the extreme to the sublime. And the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is attracting visitors from around the globe to experience its majestic vistas. Combine the powerful impact of Mother Nature’s handiwork with the friendly people, premiere lodging, delicious dining, unique shopping and festive year-round events and we truly become the dream destination. So welcome to Skamania County where you can encounter all of the above within our borders. If this is your first visit, we hope you use this guide as a tool to lead you to any and all that we have to offer. If you are returning, welcome back! Look for new information inside that will help you discover another favorite activity or site. Are you contemplating a move in 2015? Thinking of calling Skamania County home? This guide can serve as a great relocation resource, providing government and service information along with statistics, websites, telephone numbers and much more. Whether you are visiting, considering relocation or a local resident looking for activities while friends or family are in town, stop by or call the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce for help. We are happy to assist by providing maps, brochures, passes, guides, personal preferences, maybe even a few hints on where Bigfoot might be hiding— anything to ensure your time here is memorable and entices you to return. This publication is the perfect start to the Skamania County experience; the most comprehensive guide to the unlimited opportunities available here. Skamania County… where there is a view from every window! We look forward to sharing this incredible destination we call home. Casey Roeder Executive Director Skamania County Chamber of Commerce casey@skamania.org The Chamber’s Visitor Information Center is located at: 167 NW Second Avenue (State Route 14) in Stevenson, Washington Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am–5pm From Memorial Day through Labor Day we are also open: Saturday, 9am–5pm and Sunday, 10am–5pm 800-989-9178 or 509-427-8911 info@skamania.org | www.skamania.org The Chamber "Outpost," a satellite visitor center located just east of the Bridge of the Gods on Highway 14 is open Thursday-Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10:30am until 4:30pm.
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Skamania County Events Schedule 2015 FEBRUARY
Friday, February 20 Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance Stevenson Eagles Lodge hosts a dinner, live band, dance and auction to raise funds for Stevenson-Carson schools’ band program. 509-427-5255
Saturday, February 28 The Great Electrifying Event Family activities, films and presentations at Bonneville Dam’s Washington Shore Visitor Center. 541-374-8344
MARCH
Saturday, March 14 Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum’s Annual Dinner and Silent Auction Catered by Skamania Lodge, proceeds benefit the Museum. Over 100 items auctioned. 6–10pm at the Museum in Stevenson. For details, call 509-427-8211 or 800-991-2338. www.columbiagorge.org
Thursday–Saturday, March 12–14 Friends of the Library Annual Book and Plant Sale Thursday evening open to members only; Friday and Saturday open to the public. Stevenson Community Library 509-427-5471
APRIL
Saturday, April 4 Iron Man Strong Ale Festival Featuring live music, gourmet food and strong ales from Northwest breweries. 800-989-9178 www.ironmanstrongalefestival.com
Saturday, April 11 Barnstorming Bluegrass Concert Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Stevenson. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us
Friday–Saturday, April 24–25 Skamania County Community Garage Sale
Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 Gorge Blues and Brews Festival in Stevenson, WA
Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Stevenson. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us
Microbrews and wines from the Pacific Northwest, food and great blues music. Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson. 509-427-8911 or 800-989-9178 www.gorgebluesandbrews.com
Sunday, April 26 Skamania Scramble Charity Tournament 18-hole golf tournament benefits local charities including Skamania County Food Bank, Skamania/ Klickitat United Way and Relay for Life. Call 800-293-0418 or visit www.skamania.org.
MAY
Saturday, May 16 Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson. 509-427-3980 www.columbiagorgerunningclub.com
Saturday, May 16 CGICM Anniversary Celebration & Annual General Membership Meeting Annual free admission day. Demonstrations of traditional hand crafts, music, etc. 800-991-2338 www.columbiagorge.org
JUNE
Tuesday, June 2 Concert in the Street
Friday–Sunday, June 26–28 Sternwheeler Days Annual summer celebration including arts and crafts vendors, food, beverages, music, parade and Sternwheeler rides in Cascade Locks, Oregon. 541-374-8619
Sunday, June 28 Cowboy Breakfast
JULY
Saturday, July 4 Mill A Community 4th of July Parade The best old-fashioned parade in Skamania County! Parade route is along Jessup Road in Mill A and begins at 10:30am. 509-538-2643
Saturday, July 4 Fireworks Display at Skamania County Fairgrounds Old fashioned 4th of July fireworks display and live music from Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson. 509-427-3980 parks@co.skamania.wa.us
Annual Cowboy Breakfast at Camp Howe in Hemlock. 8am–1pm 509-427-3930 or 509-427-5991
Skamania County Fair & Timber Carnival August 12-16, 2015 www.skamaniacountyfair.com
Stevenson’s Barnstorming Bluegrass Concert and Dance
Annual performance by Stevenson High School Band on Highway 14 in downtown Stevenson, 7pm. Directed by Mark McCormick. 800-989-9178
Saturday, June 6 National Trails Day at Bonneville Dam
April 11 2015
www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net
Guided walk along the historic Fort Cascades trail near Bonneville Dam's Washington Shore Visitor Center. 541-374-8344
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Friday–Saturday, July 10–11 Gorge Days Farm-to-table dinner and live music on Friday night. Saturday activities include community wide garage sales, car show, food, beer garden, crafts and live concert. City Park in North Bonneville. 800-989-9178 www.gorgedays.net
Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19 Gorge Outrigger Races Outrigger Canoe racers paddle the Columbia River and compete for prizes. Call Waterwalker at 509-427-2727. www.nwoutrigger.com
Thursday–Sunday, July 23–26 Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival
AUGUST
Wednesday–Sunday, August 12–16 Skamania County Fair Free fair, entertainment, animals, parade, timber carnival and family fun for everyone. Call Skamania County Fair Office at 509-427-3979. www.skamaniacountyfair.com
Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23 Big River Fiber Fling Fiber art vendors, spinning wheel raffle, free demonstrations, classes and fun. Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in Stevenson. 509-427-8454 www.bigriverfiberfling.com
SEPTEMBER
Annual bluegrass festival at Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson. Concerts, workshops, contests. 509-427-3980 www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net
United Way Campaign Kickoff
Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival
Friday–Sunday, September 4–6 X-Fest
Freestyle format kiteboarding competition, downwind race and food on the Stevenson waterfront. www.botgkitefest.com
Friday–Sunday, July 24–26 Wild Side Relay Races OC-1 and Surfski relay races on the Columbia River from Stevenson to Bingen. 509-427-2727 www.nwoutrigger.com
Help make a difference— all dollars raised are spent in our local communities. www.unitedwaygorge.org
Christian Rock Music Festival at Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson. www.xfestnw.org
Saturday, September 5 Show N’ Shine Annual show at Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson. Cars/trucks cruise-in and swap meet. People’s Choice awards, food vendors, music, raffles, door prizes. Spectators free. Museum open, admission fees apply. 509-427-8211 or 800-991-2338 www.columbiagorge.org
Saturday, September 12 Hoptoberfest Handcrafted brews, food, live music and games at Walking Man Brewing, Stevenson. 509-427-5520 www.walkingmanbeer.com/ hoptoberfest
Saturday, September 12 Annual Carson National Fish Hatchery Kids Fishing Day 8am–1pm 509-427-5905
Saturday, September 19 Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery Open House 9am–2pm 509-493-1730
Saturday, September 19 Bigfoot Bash and Bounty “Hunt” for Bigfoot, food vendors, live music, beer garden, Bigfoot booths, kids’ activities and more. Home Valley Park in Home Valley, Washington. 800-989-9178 www.bigfootbashandbounty.com
DECEMBER
Friday–Sunday, December 4–6 Christmas in the Gorge Starlight Parade, Arts & Crafts Bazaar, community events, business open houses, Nativity displays, many more activities. Stevenson. 800-989-9178 or 509-427-8911 www.cityofstevenson.com
Saturday, December 5 Christmas in the Gorge Sing-a-Long Public sing-a-long, holiday refreshments, free program at Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. 800-991-2338 www.columbiagorge.org
Gift of Music Free holiday concert series at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson. 509-427-7700 or 800-221-7117 www.skamania.com
OCTOBER
October 3–November 7 Artists in the Gorge Local art display at the Stevenson Community Library. 509-427-5471
NOVEMBER
Friday, November 20 Rock Cove’s Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Tastings from several Columbia Gorge wineries, beer, food and live music. Rock Cove Assisted Living, Stevenson. 509-427-7272 www.rockcove.org
Farmers Market Every Saturday, June through October
The Stevenson Farmers Market features local farm products from your local farmers. Located on the sidewalk in front of the courthouse lawn on Highway 14 in Stevenson.
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— photo courtesy of Skamania County Historical Society/CGIC
AS YOU TRAVEL THROUGH SKAMANIA COUNTY, YOU WILL SEE MANY NATURAL AND MAN-MADE WONDERS.
the columbia gorge interpretive center museum
15,000 years of cultural and natural history! open every day Except New Year’s Thanksgiving & Christmas hours 9am-5pm 990 SW Rock Creek Drive PO Box 396 Stevenson, WA 98648 509 427 8211 800 991 2338
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Skamania County — a bit of history Skamania County was formed in 1854 and the county government functioned in the former quartermaster residence of Fort Cascades. The government offices were subsequently moved to the port hospital within the compound itself. This building then served as the courthouse until 1893. Three wooden benches, one drop-leaf table and a few chairs completed the list of furniture. The reason for the move from the Lower Cascades to Stevenson in 1893 is not clear. Late one night in 1893, in a dispute over rental fees, a suspect crew transported the county records from the town of Cascades to Stevenson. Stevenson became the county seat overnight. As it turned out, this move saved the county records because in 1894 the greatest recorded flood on the Columbia River destroyed every remaining building at the Fort. The town of Cascades was never rebuilt. In 1850, Hamilton Island, originally named by Lewis & Clark “Strawberry Island,” became the site of the first portage railroad and the settlement of the Cascades and was swept away in the severe flood of 1894. Forty years later the community of North Bonneville developed as a construction town next to the massive Bonneville Lock, Dam and Powerhouse project, which began in late 1933. In 1908, Stevenson was incorporated and the SP&S Railroad arrived, pushing the town up the hill away from the river. Streets were graded, wooden sidewalks constructed and the city asked residents to keep their cows from roaming the streets. Huge piles of logs were stacked along the waterfront to fuel the sternwheelers. Mills and logging camps peppered the hillside, with flumes and skid roads to carry the logs to shipping points. Saloons flourished until prohibition went into effect. With the construction of the State Highway, and later construction of Bonneville Dam, the town moved further up the hill as portions of the original town site were flooded by the Bonneville Pool. Strategically located just above the rapids known as the Upper Cascades, the Stevenson area has been home to Native American settlements for thousands of years. Their villages were focal points for commerce and social gatherings as they came to trade and fish along the river banks. Later the first explorers and missionaries used the Columbia River to penetrate the Cascade Mountains on their way to the Pacific Ocean. In 1843 the Oregon Trail brought the first of a great wave of settlers past our shores. Pioneers portaged around the Cascade Rapids on their way to the Willamette Valley. Today, you can stroll along Stevenson’s riverfront parks where giant fish wheels once plied the Columbia River’s waters for salmon. Make sure you visit the world-class Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum where you will be able to visualize and participate in the bountiful life and history of the Columbia River Gorge and Skamania County.
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Lets Eat! DINING OUT WHILE VISITING SMALL TOWNS HAS ITS ADVANTAGES. Short lines, for one, and unique, family-owned establishments add local flavor to your adventure. Outdoor dining with spectacular views is an added feature inviting you to enjoy gorgeous mountain and river views. While visiting Stevenson, Washington after a day of hiking or sightseeing, you will want to sit back and relax with a fine meal at Big River Grill where music, lighting and general ambiance provide customers with an immediate sense of casual warmth and welcome. Walking Man Brewing is not only famous for its award winning beer but also serves up delicious pub food and artisan pizza. Clark and Lewie’s waterfront dining on the Columbia River is a unique dining experience offering seasonal Northwest cuisine. Robbie’s Coffee Shop serves up good coffee, baked goods and good times along with a unique display of local antiques and art. Subway, A&J Market and Main Street Convenience Store are all conveniently located downtown for you to grab your favorite sub sandwich or slice of pizza. Make sure to visit Skamania Lodge where there’s a selection of dining experiences to meet every request. The award winning Cascade Room is a highlight of the lodge featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine. You can enjoy a delightful meal by the river rock fireplace or seasonal outdoor dining at the River Rock Lounge or choose the Greenside Grille located outside by the golf course. Carson, Washington boasts a popular brew pub and restaurant, Backwoods Brewing Company, which offers delicious local brew and wine, gourmet pizza and outdoor seating. Down the road, the Bungalow Bar and Grill is a local favorite known for its Bungalow Burgers and fried chicken. Traveling east of Stevenson to Home Valley, you will find the Whistle Stop Espresso and Deli featuring drive through and indoor espresso, deli items with speciality beer and wine. Home Valley Grocery is your one stop shopping for a quick hot dog and snacks for your fishing trip on the Columbia River. Across the river in Cascade Locks, Oregon, you will find dining with spectacular views. Locks Waterfront Grill features fresh, local organic selections including hand cut french fries, burgers and fish. Thunder Island Brewing Company is known for its pasties and fresh salads along with its charcuterie plate with local smoked fish, olives, hazelnuts, cheeses and crackers.
OPENING SPRING 2015
A NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER Northwest Seasonal Cuisine Fine Wines and Micro Brews
509-219-0097 130 Cascade Avenue • Stevenson, Washington
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get away — relax & play
If
EVERY YEAR VISITORS ARRIVE IN SKAMANIA COUNTY ASKING,
“Where is the Gorge?”
Some people think there is a “gorge” which they can hike through or drive to, not realizing they are in the Gorge! The Columbia River Gorge stretches for more than 80 miles as the Columbia River winds westward through the Cascade Range, forming a boundary between the State of Washington to the north and Oregon to the south. This spectacular area is a source of phenomenal beauty and enjoyment, providing a playground for just about every kind of recreation. If you are looking for a chance to relax while savoring the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, Skamania County is the place. Whether the purpose of your visit is pleasure, business or the event of a lifetime, services are available to make your getaway relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable.
you are searching for the luxurious comfort of a full-service resort, consider staying at Skamania Lodge, a magnificent mountain resort nestled on 175 wooded acres. This Pacific Northwest resort offers 254 guest rooms, meeting facilities, an 18-hole golf course, dining room, canopy zip line tour, full service spa, an indoor heated swimming pool, hiking trails and much more.
Check out the warm and friendly atmosphere at Wind Mountain RV Park & Lodge which includes motel rooms, grocery store, gas station and a RV campground. If you are looking for lodging within walking distance of downtown Stevenson, family operated Rodeway Inn is the place. For those looking for a smaller more intimate lodging experience, consider Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge which offers romantic and peaceful cabins just a stone’s throw away from the riverfront. At The Resort at Skamania Coves you can enjoy riverfront vacationing in a spectacular designer home with easy river access and secluded private beaches. RV sites are also available near the beach with full hook-ups. Across the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, Oregon, the Best Western Columbia River Inn boasts an indoor swimming pool, meeting facilities and dining opportunities within walking distance.
Overnight lodging in the Columbia River Gorge is unlimited and spectacular in so many ways. There are RV parks tucked away on the mountainside or near the river, economy hotels for every price range, bed and breakfasts that are beyond description and full service destination resorts catering to their guests’ every need. Come and stay for one night or a week. Your accommodations are just the beginning to the entire Gorge experience. From full service resorts to quaint cozy cabins, Skamania County and its neighbor Cascade Locks offer the finest in lodging facilities.
• Exceptional river & mountain views • Complimentary full hot breakfast • High-speed wireless internet access • Indoor pool and spa, fitness room
1-800-595-7108 735 Wanapa St. Cascade Locks, OR 97014
www.bwcolumbiariverinn.com
Columbia River Inn
Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated ©2011 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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(formerly Econolodge)
Free
Wireless Internet Continental Breakfast Cable TV & HBO Jacuzzi Suite All non-smoking rooms Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in all rooms Pet friendly rooms available
509-427-5628 40 NE 2nd Street Stevenson, WA 98648
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Plan your Special Occasion in Paradise
MAKE YOUR DAY EXTRA SPECIAL BY GETTING MARRIED IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NATURAL SETTINGS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST photo by Holland Studios Photography
Skamania County and the surrounding area is home to the most beautiful scenery in the Gorge. Outstanding views of the Columbia River and surrounding mountains provide a splendid environment for a wedding, family reunion, convention, retreat or a special gathering. From a ceremony on board the mighty Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler in the middle of the Columbia River to an intimate garden setting atop a mountain overlooking the Columbia River, you have so many choices and they are all amazing. The Resort at Skamania Coves offers a variety of accommodations for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and reunions. The beach front property is a sublime choice for a small boutique wedding for up to 75 guests. Envision your wedding ceremony on board the mighty Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler in the middle of the Columbia River with breathtaking views of the Gorge. Starry skies and sparkling water set the backdrop for that special day as you cruise into your happily ever after. The Cascade Locks Marine Park hosts regular events and offers a wide variety of both outdoor and indoor venues, making it the most diverse park in the Heart of the Gorge! The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum presents a unique atmosphere in a pristine surrounding for any special event, business meeting, wedding, birthday or anniversary reception. Liquid Sunshine in Home Valley invites flavor to your special event and will work with you to meet your budget. A warm and welcoming ambiance with inside and outdoor seating along with a Gorge view make this a good choice for a special gathering. Skamania Lodge bestows an array of year-round venues for your wedding or social event. With over 22,000 square feet of elegant Pacific Northwest style indoor event and banquet space and over 40,000 square feet of breathtaking seasonal open-air courtyards and outdoor space tucked amidst 175 acres, you will be sure to find the perfect setting for your special day. Tucked away in beautiful Home Valley, Washington, Gorge-ous Weddings at Wind Mountain Ranch is a private estate specializing in unforgettable weddings and special events. Built in 1948, this ranch style home sits upon 68 acres of scenic land. With breathtaking views of rolling hills, Wind Mountain and the Columbia River, the ranch is an ideal site for your special event.
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heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Wind Mountain Ranch is a private estate specializing in unforgettable outdoor weddings, receptions, and special events. Offering scenic views of both Wind Mountain and the Columbia River, it is the ideal setting for picture perfect memories. Located in Home Valley, Washington, Wind Mountain Ranch truly captures the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Located in the
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Please visit our website for more information: Gorge-ousWeddings.com 503.360.4707
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Come to Skamania Lodge and Discover More Than 45 Ways to Spend Your Days! Including our new zip line! From summer’s long days to fall’s gorgeous colors and the sparkle of winter, Skamania Lodge is perfect for your vacation and romantic getaways. Located in the Columbia River Gorge, the lodge features new menus, refreshing decor and a never-ending list of things to do!
The only zip line course in the Columbia River Gorge area. Feel the adrenaline rush as you travel at speeds of up to 45 mph through the beautiful scenery of the gorge with zip lines that vary between 100 and more than 1,000 feet in length on our new course.
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TOUR OF THE GODS: 3 3 3 BREWERIES,
TRAIL TOWNS,
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL “ZERO DAYS”
Thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, which crosses the Bridge of the Gods from Oregon to Washington, are generally on their adventure for five months and when finished, will have traveled 2,650 miles. Heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail sends one into the Western Columbia River Gorge, where hikers will find three microbreweries, allowing them a great opportunity to spend their “zero days” sampling local beer. WALKING MAN BREWING, a pioneer brewery and pub in Stevenson, Washington crafted their first beer in November 2000. What began as one man’s passion quickly grew into one of the most highly awarded breweries of its size. From regional recognition to world-wide accolades, Walking Man has received numerous awards, including GABF and World Beer Cup medals. Among the most prestigious was taking Gold at the World Beer Cup in 2006 for their flagship brew, Walking Man IPA. In 2012, Walking Man Brewing was ranked top 11th Brew Pub in the World by ratebeer.com and Best Brew Pub in Washington for 2013. The brewery has plans to begin bottling their highly celebrated Homo Erectus Imperial IPA. It will mark the first time fans can find Walking Man Brewing on the shelves of specialty beer shops in the region. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On a quest for the perfect pint in Cascade Locks, Oregon? THUNDER ISLAND BREWING COMPANY makes original beers inspired by a love for outdoor adventures, with a nod to local history and respect for all that the scenic Columbia River Gorge has to offer. Located in Marine Park on the Columbia River, Thunder Island not only serves up a perfect pint, but also a perfect view. Enjoy a beer overlooking the tip of Thunder Island and the Bridge of the Gods. Thunder Island Brewing Company was co-founded by Dan Hynes and Dave Lipps. Dan and Dave’s shared love for beer, community and the outdoors brought their dream of opening up a brewery to Cascade Locks. Today, the dream is well and alive and if you can’t find Dan and Dave at the brewery, they’re probably out adventuring somewhere in the Gorge. The brewery also serves locally produced hard cider and wine along with an awesome dining menu. photo by Sikora Photography
THRU-HIKING, BEER AND PIZZA — WHAT A GREAT COMBINATION! photo, left: Maya Dooley
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Where the Gifford Pinchot National Forest meets the Carson Valley, you will find BACKWOODS BREWING COMPANY busily brewing craft beers from the best ingredients found in the Northwest. The water in Backwoods’ beer is derived directly out of Bear Creek, one of the freshest water sources in the region. This direct water source adds the clear, clean taste found in the beers’ profile. If you like pizza and hiking, what could be better than a Tree Hugger, Spar Tree or perhaps the Hippy Delight? Backwoods just started canning Logyard IPA and Copperline Amber along with bottling the Big Cedar IRA and Ridge Run Stout. Join the friendly staff at Backwoods next time you’re up in the woods hiking, mountain biking, or just taking it all in.
NOTE: During the sunny season, the dog-friendly beer gardens at Walking Man and Thunder Island become a respite for travelers with dogs to sip, savor and enjoy the beauty of the season.
Locally-Owned and Locally Brewing In the Backwoods
BREW PUB FEATURING GOURMET PIZZAS, SALADS, APPETIZERS, BACKWOODS BREW AND LOCAL WINES
Outdoor seating Family friendly
509-427-3412
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
1162 B Wind River Hwy Carson , WA
HOPTOBERFEST 2015
Located behind Carson General Store
September 12th • Stevenson, Washington www.walkingmanbeer.com/hoptoberfest
240 SW 1st Street Stevenson, Washington (509) 427-5520 Rated Best Brew Pub in Washington
Always in Celebration
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BEER BREWED WITH
Adventure
IN CASCADE LOCKS, OR
4 miles from Skamania Lodge
Est. 1999
Spectacular Dog Friendly Beer Garden
thunderislandbrewing.com
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— photo courtesy of Maryhill Winery
Skamania County and the surrounding Columbia River the Gorge from their 3,000 square foot tasting room. Maryhill Gorge boast some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest is also known for the 4,000 seat amphitheater that hosts viticulture regions. Local vintners produce an eclectic blend world-class summer concert series. of wines from rich, juicy reds to crisp A trip to Skamania County is not whites, varietal and organic blends. complete without taking a drive to Experience gorgeous landscapes, The Columbia River Gorge is home Aniche Cellars. Not only is the wine to about 50 vineyards and more than fantastic, the view from the tasting open roads, friendly winemakers 30 wineries, all in a 40-mile stretch room is spectacular. Winemaker and world class wine. amongst incredible scenery. Stop Rachael Horn, took home a Gold by the Skamania County Chamber and Bronze medal in the International of Commerce to pick up the newest Women’s Wine Competition and she’s version of the Columbia Gorge Wine Map. Then plan your day also the first female winemaker in the Columbia River Gorge. accordingly as you travel east from Skamania County throughout Consider leaving the driving to a tour guide as you explore the the Columbia River Gorge and taste the wonderful varieties of many wineries in the Gorge. Sit back, relax and let a guide do wine offered in the region’s newest appellation. the work for you. Martin’s Gorge Tours will help you discover Located at the eastern end of the Gorge, Maryhill Winery was the hidden attractions that make the Columbia River Gorge a named Washington Winery of the Year in 2009 by Wine Press National Scenic Area as you make your way to visit the wineries Northwest and for good reason. They produce 40 different award in the Gorge. winning wines and provide gorgeous views of Mount Hood and
W I N E • W AT E R F A L L • W I L D F L O W E R
TOURS In the beautiful Columbia River Gorge Experienced Guide Customized Trips
503.349.1323
877.290.TOUR (8687)
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MILL A, WILLARD & COOK Mill A and the neighboring communities of Willard and Cook, Washington are located on the eastern side of Skamania County. Willard was home to Broughton Lumber Flume, a nine-milelong, 1000-foot-drop wooden lumber slide. For decades the Broughton Lumber Co. timbered in the mountains, sending their logs to the riverside mill. The mill has been closed for several years, and the old flume is slowly rotting away but can still be seen from Highway 14. The 1967 TV episode of Lassie made the flume famous as the popular collie floated down the chute to the Broughton Lumber mill. The small community of Cook is located just west of the mouth of the Little White Salmon River and is home to the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery.
SWIFT AREA
NANCY RUSSELL OVERLOOK AT CAPE HORN
HOME VALLEY
Heading west along the Swift Reservoir on Forest Road 90 in Skamania County, travelers will find the communities of the Swift Area. Located on the southeast side of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, this mountain community is considered the “last outpost” on your way to Mount St. Helens. This 13-mile-long reservoir has wonderful waterskiing coves, great fishing and lots of room for fun and exploration. Surrounded by the beauty of Mount St. Helens and National Forest land, the area attracts hikers, bikers, boaters, fishermen (and women) and sun seekers of all ages. A public boat launch and campground are located at the reservoir. Wintertime, as well, offers many possibilities, from snowmobiling to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Home Valley, Washington is located near the mouth of the Wind River just 10 miles east of Stevenson. Popular ball fields, picnic area, sandy swimming beach and playground are all found at the county park on the riverfront. Two RV parks, a gas station, mini-mart, restaurant and drive-through espresso are conveniently located next to some of the best fishing in the world. The boat launch in Home Valley is located at the mouth of the Wind River, which leads boaters to the Columbia River, famous for its spring Chinook and fall steelhead.
WEST END West Skamania County consists of Upper Washougal, Cape Horn, Skye and Mt. Pleasant, Washington. These communities border Clark County with proximity to the greater Vancouver area. Great views of the Columbia River can be seen from the Cape Horn pullout along Washington State Highway 14 and you can also access the seven mile Cape Horn Trail on Salmon Falls Road.
CARSON Carson, Washington is the gateway to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Oldman Pass and Mount St. Helens. This sleepy little town is the perfect “base” from which to experience the many recreational opportunities found in the region. Wind River Highway runs directly through Carson leading to world class fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, berry and mushroom picking, sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and beautiful scenery. Carson retains much of its history via architecture as many of the original buildings are still standing. Backwoods Brewing Company is located in this small rural town, putting Carson on the map as a popular destination in the Gorge. 18
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On the north bank of the Columbia River lies the historic community of Stevenson, Washington. The town itself is nestled between the New Year’s mountains and rugged basalt cliffs of the Gorge to theThanksgiving north and the Columbia River to the south. Views of the Gorge in and around & Christmas Stevenson are breathtaking and not to be missed. As Skamania County’s seat of government and home to fine HOURS destination resorts, Stevenson strives to keep visitors busy with 10am-5pm activities and events throughout the year. Visit the award winning Walking Man Brewery, art galleries, coffee shops, fine restaurants 990 SW Rock such as Clark & Lewie’s and Big River Grill, along with distinctive Creek Drive clothing and antique shops. One can only delight in discovering PO Box 396 this welcome respite from the big city. There is something for Stevenson, WA everyone in this quaint waterfront town. www.cityofstevenson.com 98648 509 427 8211 800 991 2338
Antiques and Repurposed Treasures 66 Russell • Stevenson WA • 509-310-3187 ® info@columbiagorge.org Find us on Facebook! www.columbiagorge.org
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SKAMANIA Skamania and Skamania Landing are located on the Washington side of the Columbia River, 15 miles west of Stevenson. Residential homes, a public school and a general store are the makings of this small community, with hiking and picnicking opportunities at nearby Sam’s Walker and St. Cloud Day Use Sites. Franz Lake Refuge is a popular place for wintering tundra swans. Visitors may even get lucky and spot a bald eagle hanging out at the wetlands.
NORTH BONNEVILLE One of Washington's best kept secrets, North Bonneville is ideally located between the recreational attractions of the Columbia Gorge and the metropolitan Portland area, just 45 miles away. Recreation runs year-round at North Bonneville. Hunting, fishing, golfing and hiking are all readily accessible. An 18-hole disc golf course is located in a park-like setting which blends perfectly with the city’s existing heritage trail system. The Heritage Trail system includes almost 12 miles of paved pathways that are perfect for biking and walking. On the east side of town, the mighty Bonneville Dam is a must-see attraction. www.northbonnevlle.net
CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON
STABLER
Those who live and work in this historic town know a good thing when they find it. Cascade Locks offers small town intimacy and a rural environment with close proximity to Portland. Home to the famed Bridge of the Gods and the legendary Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler, Cascade Locks is surrounded by stunning landscapes of the Cascade Range and the Columbia River. As the only town on the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail, and a focal point of the restored Historic Columbia River Highway, it serves as an ideal base camp for hikers and bikers. Hiking and biking trails accessible from town range from family-friendly walks to trails that challenge even the most seasoned trail veteran. A world-renowned spot for sailing, Cascade Locks also hosts a full schedule of sailboat racing events each year. Visit Cascade Locks and discover some of the Gorge’s best kept secrets. cascadelocks.net
Also known as “Hemlock,” Stabler is a small community in the southernmost region of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Stabler is primarily a bedroom community for commuters working in nearby Carson, Stevenson, and other towns in the Columbia River Gorge. As the “Gateway to Mount St. Helens,” Stabler is a year round recreation area. Activities include hunting, fishing, hiking with access to the Pacific Crest Trail, camping and snowmobiling. A plethora of forest products can be obtained, with permit, such as edible mushrooms, huckleberries and beargrass.
UNDERWOOD Underwood is located at the far eastern end of Skamania County. It is on the eastern slope of the Cascades with less rain accumulation than the western side of the county. The combination of good soil and climate allows the Underwood wineries to produce premium wine grapes. The Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood raises over 15 million Tule Fall Chinook salmon each year. From the hatchery, visitors can also watch large numbers of windsurfers and kiteboarders enjoying the brisk winds at this world-class sailing site.
Locks Waterfront Grill riverside dining
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Scenic and Historic Bike Rides ON THE TRAIL LEWIS RIVER TRAIL #31
EASY CLIMB
Level: Moderate » Trip: 19.2 miles » 45 minutes from Stevenson, WA
Level: Easy » Trip: 2 miles » Cascade Locks, OR
The Lewis River Trail is one of the most scenic trails in North America. Ride through old-growth forest along the Lewis River on beautiful single track while passing by breathtaking waterfalls. A moderate ride, although there are some reasonable climbs and places where you may have to hike a bike for sections alongside steep cliffs. The trail can be ridden as an out-and-back, or as a one-way trail with the return trip along the 90 road. If you want to make this a weekend adventure, it’s worth getting a campsite at the Lower Falls Campground.
Across the river from Stevenson is the Easy Climb, a relatively new mountain bike trail built by the Northwest Trail Alliance in partnership with the Port of Cascade Locks. If you are looking for a riding spot that is tight and twisty, this is a good trail for doing laps and getting a quick workout. There are many scenic views along the Columbia River, beach access and fun downhills with big bank turns. The route should take from 20–50 minutes depending on speed and ability.
GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, follow Highway 14 east to the turn off for Carson. Head north on Hwy 30 through Carson and continue up the winding road to Oldman Pass. Turn left on Curly Creek Road and continue to Forest Road (FR) #90. Turn right on FR #90, then left onto FR #9039 and park on the other side of the Lewis River near the trailhead. NOTE: For an easier ride, continue along the road to the Lower Falls Campground, and ride the same trail downhill. If you are doing a one way trip, then park one car and continue heading up FR #90 with the other car for another 9 miles. You can park near the trailhead at the Lower Falls Campground. NW Forest Pass is required, see page 36 for more details.
FORT CASCADES HISTORIC TRAIL Level: Easy » Trip: 1.5 miles » North Bonneville, WA Short, but packed with history, the Fort Cascades Historic Trail can be accessed from the same turnoff used to access Bonneville Dam. You begin at an interpretive structure, where you’ll learn about ancient landslides, river transportation and early settlement at this unique river location. The loop will hook up with the Strawberry Island Trail at one point, offering a longer bike ride. GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, travel 6 miles west on Highway 14 towards Bonneville Dam and North Bonneville. Just west of the Dam, turn left on Dam Access Road. Follow the road west to the trailhead. NOTE: No pass required.
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GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, Washington, cross the Bridge of the Gods to Cascade Locks, Oregon. Go through town, take a left on Forest Lane. Turn left on Cramblett Lane, you will see the parking area to your right. NOTE: Watch for poison oak off trail. No pass required.
HARD TIME LOOP Level: Easy to Moderate » Trip: 11 miles » 30 minutes from Stevenson, WA Many cross country ski trails offer great mountain biking adventures at the Wind River Sports Area. The Hard Time Loop is an excellent 11 mile touring trail offering flat and rolling terrain ranging in elevation from 2,980 feet to 3,240 feet. Start from the Oldman Pass Sno-Park at Trail #148, (Oldman Loop). Head clockwise to the intersection with Forest Road 3054. Turn left and continue on Forest Road 3054. A viewpoint offers a spectacular view of Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, travel three miles east on Highway 14 and turn left on Wind River Highway (Hwy 30) to Carson. Travel 25 miles north of Carson to the Oldman Pass Sno-Park. NOTE: Refer to map on page 35 for assistance. NW Forest Pass is required, see page 36 for more details.
Finished in the early 1920s, the Historic Columbia River Highway was the first in America to be designated as a scenic highway and was designed to offer the traveler a dynamic view of vistas, waterfalls and scenic events. STRAWBERRY ISLAND TRAIL
THE HERITAGE TRAIL SYSTEM
Level: Easy to Moderate » Trip: 3 miles » North Bonneville, WA
Level: Easy » Trip: 12 miles » North Bonneville, WA
This trail travels through beautiful oak forest and extensive grasslands offering impressive views of the Columbia River and Beacon Rock. It is both hilly and flat depending on which route you choose. Lewis and Clark named Strawberry Island in 1805, stating that the island was “covered with grass scattered with strawberry vines.” Sunsets are amazing from the park bench at the top of the hill.
The Heritage Trail System, in the town of North Bonneville, includes almost 12 miles of paved pathways for easy family friendly bike riding. Be sure to look for the Bigfoot statues while exploring the trails.
GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, travel to North Bonneville, 7 miles west on Highway 14 from the Bridge of the Gods. Enter North Bonneville, turn right at the gas station, then follow signs to the ball park. The trailhead begins near the ball park, look for the totem pole. NOTE: Beware of ticks in the spring due to high grasses. No pass required.
ON THE ROAD ASHES LAKE RIDE Level: Moderate » Trip: 6 miles » Stevenson, WA Two miles of this trail is a non-motorized path which connects you to scenic Ashes Lake Road. There are very few motorized vehicles on Ashes Lake Road and enough hills to give you a good work out. GETTING THERE: In Stevenson, park at the Rock Creek Playground at the fairgrounds on Rock Creek Drive. From there, head west on the sidewalk along the pond until you reach the entrance for Skamania Lodge. Follow the path west, which will take you to Ashes Lake Rd. This is an out and back ride so turn around at the stop sign at Hwy 14.
GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, travel 7 miles west to the North Bonneville town entrance. Parking is available across from the gas station. NOTE: No pass required.
HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY Level: Moderate » Trip: 13 miles » Cascade Locks, OR Across the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, Oregon you will find the first highway in America to be designated as a scenic highway. The Historic Columbia River Highway offers a 13 mile car-free path that takes riders by Eagle Creek Trailhead and Bonneville Dam. Make sure to take a break at the Dam and visit Herman the Sturgeon. The car-free path ends at the Elowah Falls Trailhead where you will turn around and head back to Cascade Locks. This is a great ride for a quick workout or a leisurely day on your bike. GETTING THERE: From Stevenson, cross the Bridge of the Gods to Cascade Locks, Oregon. The parking lot is to the left of the restaurant under the bridge near the mural. The upper trailhead travels along the highway to the left of the parking lot. NOTE: No pass required.
NOTE: No pass required.
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MOUNT ST. HELENS
GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
WHEN MOUNT ST. HELENS ERUPTED ON MAY 18, 1980, IT STOOD AT 9,677
LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON, SKAMANIA COUNTY
feet until almost 2,000 feet blew off the top of the mountain, reducing the elevation to 8,364 feet. This eruption caused massive destruction and the death of 57 people in the area. The debris and ash flows which followed caused extensive damage to local communities and destroyed an expansive area of forest. The blast is said to have been 500 times greater than the 20-kiloton atomic bomb that fell on Hiroshima. Winds reached 670 miles per hour and carried temperatures of 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Over the past 200 years there have been only three periods of eruptive activity on this grand volcanic peak: 1800-1857, 1980-1986 and just recently in 2004-2006. In late September 2004, after 18 years of relative quiet, hundreds of earthquakes signaled Mount St. Helens’ reawakening. During 2005, the volcano erupted more than 90 million cubic yards of new lava, forming seven massive rock piles on the south crater floor. Compared with other volcanoes, Mount St. Helens ranks amongst the world’s most active and violent mountains. Locals and visitors alike agree that Mount St. Helens is a must-see destination in Skamania County.
TAKE A DRIVE
From central Skamania County, the quickest way to see Mount St. Helens is via the Carson route: Follow Hwy 14 to Carson, head North on Hwy 30 (a.k.a. Wind River Highway). Beyond the Carson National Fish Hatchery turn right, and continue to Oldman Pass. A short time after reaching the pass you will turn left at the 51 Rd/Curly Creek junction. The McClellan Viewpoint provides a distant but outstanding view of the mountain. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to reach McClellan Viewpoint from Carson. The closest southeastern view of Mount St. Helens and the devastated area is found at Windy Ridge, which is also accessible by the northern route past Carson and beyond McClellan Viewpoint to the FS 90 Road, then north on FS 25 to FS 99. 24
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covers over one million acres of spectacular diverse country. Eighty percent of Skamania County is home to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Skamania’s southern border is defined by the Columbia River, and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The northern territory holds the peak of Mount St. Helens in the west and the base of Mount Adams to the east. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is full of recreational opportunities: hiking, camping, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, mushroom and berry picking, winter recreation and much more. Within the forest lie Trapper Creek and Indian Heaven Wilderness, the Pacific Crest Trail, lakes, waterfalls and mountain rivers. Trapper Creek Wilderness encompasses 6,050 acres of forested solitude. The lower elevations of the wilderness area are characterized by stands of old growth Douglas fir, with fire regenerated second growth Douglas fir found in the higher elevations. Huckleberry fields can also be found at higher elevations near Observation Peak. Indian Heaven Wilderness spans approximately 16,000 acres near Mount Adams with numerous meadows, forested areas and more than 150 lakes. Many of the lakes are stocked to provide fishing for anglers. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT), which stretches from Mexico to Canada, crosses Indian Heaven Wilderness north to south for a distance of 16.4 miles, with several side trails to larger lakes. Mount Adams rises to an elevation of 12,326 feet and is the second highest peak in Washington State after Mount Rainier. Mount Adams is located in a remote wilderness 35 miles east of Mount St. Helens. Detailed maps and brochures are available at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce office.
MOUNT ST. HELENS NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT Monument Headquarters 360.449.7800 Mount St. Helens Visitor Center 360.274.0962 Johnston Ridge Observatory 360.274.2140 Coldwater Ridge Science & Education Center 360.274.2114
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GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST Forest Headquarters 360.891.5000 Cowlitz Valley Ranger District 360.497.1100 Mount Adams Ranger District 509.395.3400
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• Ash fell as far as 930 miles away. • Debris, avalanche and mudflows buried the Toutle Valley to a depth of almost 50 meters. • The eruption lasted for nine hours. • 250 square miles of land was damaged. • Estimate of animals killed: 7,000 big game animals, 12 million Chinook and Coho salmon, and millions of birds and small mammals.
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Swift Reservoir Stabler
COLUMBIA
RIVER GORGE
It’s possible that more pictures are taken per mile in Skamania County than anywhere else in Washington State. Visitors will find they can capture beauty from the window of their car or on the seat of their motorcycle as they travel along the mighty Columbia River. State Route 14 is a scenic byway also known as the Lewis and Clark Trail. The route’s traverse through Skamania County is often called its most scenic section. The highway crosses the Cascade Mountains near sea level, allowing year-round transit and easy access to four seasons of outdoor beauty and activity. As you travel through the Columbia River Gorge, you will see the aftermath of thousands of volcanic eruptions with piled layers of volcanic ash, lava and mud flows. This event created the slippery red clay and greenish rocks visible on the canyon walls today. The Columbia River Gorge is 4,000 feet deep at points. The north canyon walls are in Washington State and the south are in Oregon. The Cascade Range, with its towering volcanoes and mountains, creates a substantial barrier between east and west.
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FISH ON! SKAMANIA COUNTY PROVIDES A LIMITLESS NUMBER OF FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXPERIENCED TO THE BEGINNING ANGLER. The vast Columbia River, mountain streams, wilderness lakes, reservoirs and ponds make this beautiful area a fisherman's paradise. The season starts out on the Columbia River with the spring run of Chinook salmon, also known as the king salmon. Trolling the mouth of the Wind River and Drano Lake during the early part of the run is popular in the springtime, with the fish beginning to show up in mid-March and the run peaking in early May. Spring chinook are highly prized by Northwest anglers because the early runs contain the highest oil content, which many claim make the "springers" the best tasting salmon. During the latter part of the run when the springers enter the tributaries, the Wind River becomes the hot spot, usually around Memorial Day weekend. As spring turns to summer, steelhead and summer Chinook season kicks in.
photo by Martin Froehlich
WHETHER THE FISH ARE BITING OR NOT, A SUNSET OR MOONLIT EVENING ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER IS SOMETHING EVERYONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE. When the days start to shorten in the Fall, coho and fall Chinook fishing picks up. While some say that the fall Chinook are not as tasty as the springers, they are typically much larger and can get up to 50-60 pounds, which is more than enough to fill up most smokers. As winter sets in, the heartiest of anglers bare the elements for the winter steelhead fun. There's a multitude of other angling opportunities for fishing such as sturgeon, walleye, small mouth bass and wilderness lake trout fishing. Sturgeon are somewhat of a prehistoric creature and can get to an enormous size of up to 10 feet. Aside from the possibility of hooking in to a monster, sturgeon fishing can get quite active at times with frequent strikes and plenty of action!
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES BEACON ROCK STATE PARK BOAT LAUNCH
HAMILTON ISLAND BOAT RAMP
Located 13 miles west of Stevenson just past North Bonneville.
Located just downstream of Bonneville Lock and Dam.
CASCADE BOAT RAMP
SWIFT RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH
Located in downtown Stevenson on the east side waterfront.
Located at Swift Forest Camp.
DRANO LAKE BOAT RAMP
WIND RIVER BOAT RAMP
Located 14 miles east of Stevenson.
Located at the mouth of the Wind River in Home Valley.
ď ˝ There are six public boat launches in Skamania County: three above Bonneville Dam, two below and one at Swift Reservoir.
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NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES CARSON NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY Since 1937, hatchery production has helped spring Chinook populations recover in the Columbia River. Today Carson releases more than 1.1 million smolts (young salmon) annually. The best time to visit is May through August to view adult salmon returning up the ladder. Located 14 miles north of Carson on Hwy 30. 509-427-5905 // www.fws.gov/gorgefish/carson
SPRING CREEK NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY The Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery raises more than 10.5 million Tule Fall Chinook salmon annually. Adult Tule Fall Chinook salmon return in September and visitors can watch the fish being spawned in mid- to late September. Located 16 miles east of Stevenson on Hwy 14. 509-493-1730 // www.fws.gov/gorgefish/springcreek
LITTLE WHITE SALMON FISH HATCHERY An underwater viewing area and wildlife viewing opportunities at the hatchery make this a favorite for visitors year-round. Spring and fall Chinook can be seen spawning in the river below the hatchery, particularly in the spring and fall. The mile long entrance road begins at the west end of the bridge, over the Little White Salmon River at Drano Lake, 12 miles east from Stevenson. 509-538-2755 // www.fws.gov/gorgefish/littlewhite
Between 700,000 and 1.5 million upstream migrant adult salmon and steelhead, and an estimated 24-43 million downstream migrant salmon and steelhead fingerlings, pass Bonneville Dam in an average year. Shad, sturgeon, lamprey and other species are also seen.
BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM The mighty Bonneville Dam is a must-see attraction. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Bonneville Lock and Dam spans the Columbia River and links the two states of Washington and Oregon. Built and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Lock and Dam was the first federal lock and dam on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The Dam is 3,463 feet long and produces over one million kilowatts of electricity. Visitors can experience first-hand the operation of two hydroelectric powerhouses and watch migrating fish traveling upstream at the underwater viewing rooms next to the fish ladders. The Washington Shore Visitors Center offers one of the world’s most accessible views of a powerhouse. Inside, generators can be seen from a walkway 85 feet above the powerhouse floor. Visitors can ride an escalator down into the powerhouse to get a close-up view of a generator and rotating turbine shaft through special viewing windows. Fish viewing windows offer a chance to watch coho, sockeye, and king salmon, along with steelhead, shad, lamprey and other fish, as they head upstream each summer and fall. The Bradford Island Visitors Center, located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, is a five-level-facility, offering amazing underwater views of migrating fish, a large theater, and displays that offer insights into the history and workings of a hydropower plant. The adjacent Bonneville Fish Hatchery has informative displays and ponds filled with rainbow trout and a half-dozen massive white sturgeon. Sturgeon still spawn in the area below the dam and the lower Columbia River supports a healthy sturgeon population. Bonneville Lock and Dam was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district in June 1986. VISITOR CENTERS are open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Admission is free. For further information call 541-374-8820 or 509-427-4281. https:/www.nwp.usace.army.mil
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BERRY PICKING In late August or early September, family huckleberry picking is popular at numerous places throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
BIKING The City of North Bonneville has more than 12 miles of family friendly, relatively flat paved biking trails which wind throughout the town. The Historic Columbia River Highway across the river in Cascade Locks, Oregon offers a wide, paved path connecting the Tanner Creek, Eagle Creek and Cascade Locks areas for nonmotorized recreationists. For road and mountain bike rides see pages 22-23.
BIRD WATCHING
HIKING If it is hiking you are interested in, this is the place to do it. There are numerous trailheads in the area for hikers of all abilities. Waterfalls are abundant in the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Crest Trail runs through Skamania County. See pages 36-41 for featured popular hiking trails.
MOTORCYCLE TOURING Skamania County is the perfect start for many motorcycle rides due to its central location to so many great roads. The area features many stunning roads beyond the main arteries of I-84 and SR 14 offering world class riding.
Skamania County is home to a vast number of birds and waterfowl. For a birding map or more information, stop by the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce.
MUSHROOMING
CAMPING
ROCK CLIMBING
Skamania County is camping country, with campgrounds to satisfy all levels of wilderness experience. Visit the Gifford Pinchot National Forest website to learn about available campgrounds. www.fs.fed.us/gpnf
DISC GOLF The North Bonneville Disc Golf course provides 18 challenging holes with concrete tee pads, beautiful scenery, panoramic views and plenty of hazards. Come play the only PDGA sanctioned course between Portland and the Tri-Cities and see what all the buzz is about. For more information check us out at www.nbdga.org.
FISHING Skamania County provides a limitless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced to the beginning angler. The vast Columbia River, mountain streams, wilderness lakes, reservoirs and ponds make Skamania County a year-round fisherman’s paradise. While salmon, steelhead and sturgeon seem to be the highly prized fish in the Columbia River, walleye, shad, small mouth bass and trout are also abundant in the many lakes and streams. More fishing info can be found on page 28.
GOLF Take advantage of golfing amongst some of the most beautiful scenery at Beacon Rock Golf Course, Elk Ridge Golf Course and Skamania Lodge.
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From morels to chanterelles, Skamania County has a bunch. Be sure to take an experienced mushroomer with you when you go picking. Beacon Rock offers excellent opportunities for rock climbing except where it interferes with nesting raptors, primarily on the south face. The presence of the falcon nest requires that the south face be closed to technical rock activity February 1 to July 15 annually.
SPELUNKING/APE CAVES With well over 100,000 visitors a year, Ape Cave is one of the most popular spots in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The Ape Cave has a parking area, trail, interpretive displays and restrooms. At the Apes Headquarters, visitors can rent lanterns and buy books and maps in the summer. Interpretive tours in the cave are held several times a day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For specific times of tours, call monument headquarters at 360-247-3900. http://mountsthelens.com/ape-caves.html
ZIP LINE TOURS Skamania Lodge Zip Line Tours offer stunning views and 2-2.5 hours of adventure as you fly suspended by a cable over the moss covered firs of the rain canopy forest. Ride down seven different lines, the longest one being over 800 feet in length, and test your balance skills on the suspension bridges with experienced and friendly guides. Get out of your comfort zone and go zip at the world class Skamania Lodge resort located in Stevenson, Washington. www.zipnskamania.com
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Pack up the tent or RV and go camping Taste your way on the wine lovers loop Follow the footsteps of Lewis & Clark Climb the core of an extinct volcano at Beacon Rock Marvel at the many wildflowers Browse through local art galleries Go shopping at unique shops Pick berries and mushrooms Sample microbrews and taste local fare Visit Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams Pamper yourself with a spa treatment and massage
• Build a snowman, go skiing, sledding or snowshoeing
• Explore history at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
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Explore the Ice Caves Hike to a waterfall Browse through antique shops Spend time at our county fair Visit Bonneville Dam Take a scenic drive through the forest Watch salmon at local fish hatcheries Stay overnight at one of our many lodging facilities
• Take the family to putt-putt golf or try disc golf
• Catch a salmon or a sturgeon in the Columbia River
• Relax at the beach and watch windsurfers and kiteboarders
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Cruise on a riverboat Soak in mineral waters Follow the bird watching trail Bicycle the many paths and trails Kayak or raft a scenic river Hit the links at a scenic golf course Experience the geological wonders of the Columbia River Gorge
• Take a zip line tour
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water+play SKAMANIA COUNTY IS YOUR HOME BASE FOR ALL THE FUN, EXCITEMENT AND SCENERY THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE HAS TO OFFER.
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The Columbia River Gorge is a source of phenomenal beauty and enjoyment, providing a playground for just about every kind of recreation. The river’s canyon-like walls create a natural wind tunnel, making ideal conditions for windsurfing, kiteboarding and sailing. In the early 1980s, the “boardheads” discovered the high and steady wind that blew through the Gorge and soon began to challenge the “nuclear winds.” In 1989, kiteboarding was discovered when Corey Roeseler strapped his feet to stock water skis and with three rectangular colorful kites, took off across the Columbia into a crowd of surprised windsurfers. Today kiteboarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and you can find a mecca of kiteboarding enthusiasts right here in Skamania County.
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Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is taking off in all corners of the world including the Columbia River Gorge. You don’t need waves, you don’t need wind and it is great for fitness. It is the perfect complement to windsurfing, kiteboarding and surfing. Downwind SUPing is becoming very popular due the epic swell conditions on the Columbia River. Be prepared to see an increase of paddlers in the years to come— it is a sport that is here to stay!
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WATER SPORTS BOAT TOURS Experience the natural and scenic wonders of the Columbia River Gorge aboard a luxurious riverboat, an old-fashioned sternwheeler, or a high-speed catamaran jet boat. Scenic rides, dinner cruises, thrill rides and interpretive tours are all available from the Willamette River in Portland to the Columbia River in the heart of the Gorge.
SKAMANIA COUNTY BEACHES BOB'S BEACH Rocky beach, grassy lawn, spacious launching area for windsurfing, covered changing cabana, picnic tables, and restrooms. Located on the west end of town next to the Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge.
CASCADE BOAT LAUNCH Boat launch, restroom facility with changing cabana, grassy lawn area, picnic tables, easy access for jet skiing, fishing, sailing, kayaking. No overnight docking or camping.
EAST POINT KITE BEACH Great spot for watching the powerful winds launch kiteboarders up to 40 feet in the air. Home of the summertime Kiteboarding Festival. Located behind Port of Skamania building just west of Cascade Boat Launch.
HOME VALLEY SWIM BEACH Sandy beach, swimming area, ball fields and playground nearby. Seven miles east of Stevenson in Home Valley.
LEAVENS POINT Set between Stevenson Landing and the East Point Kite Beach. A great spot to picnic and soak up the sun, while viewing the Columbia River and mountains of Oregon.
PEBBLE BEACH A more quiet secluded beach with pebbles and interesting driftwood. A walk down a short path just east of the Cascade Boat Launch.
STEVENSON LANDING The perfect spot for taking photos and watching the activity on the river. Cruise ship pier located at the end of Russell Street next to Teo Park.
TEO PARK A beautiful setting for weddings, family reunions and festivals. Grassy lawn area, picnic tables and parking. Located east of the Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge.
With the exception of Home Valley Swim Beach, all beaches listed above are located in Stevenson, Washington.
JET SKIING Jet skiing has become quite popular at East Point in Stevenson. This family friendly day use area features a picnic area, boat dock and restroom facilities.
KAYAKING For flat water kayaking try the Columbia River on a calm day. Greenleaf Reservoir, Rock Creek Pond and Ashes Lake are great spots for those looking for touring opportunities.
KITE BOARDING One of the fastest growing watersports, kiteboarding combines the aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding and gymnastics into one extreme sport. Stevenson’s Kite Beach is a great place to watch kiteboarders launch up to 40 feet into the air.
SAILING Sailors travel from all over the world for the consistent and dependable wind that blows throughout the Columbia River. Cascade Locks, Oregon, located across the Bridge of the Gods, is the home base for over 11 regattas annually including the Tasar World Championships.
STAND UP PADDLING Not only a fun way to play on the water, stand up paddling also provides a full body workout. Rentals, lessons and demos are available in Hood River, Oregon.
WATER SKIING >> WAKE BOARDING >> TUBING When the wind stops blowing on the Columbia River, the calm waters offer a gorgeous setting for skimming across the water behind a boat.
WHITE WATER RAFTING >> KAYAKING Treat yourself to a fun filled day rafting or kayaking amongst the beautiful river canyons of the White Salmon and Klickitat rivers. Many local outfitters offer a variety of trips for rafters of all experience levels.
WINDSURFING The Columbia River Gorge has been called the windsurfing capital due to ideal wind conditions for all levels. One of Skamania County’s best places to see the “boardheads” is at the Spring Creek Fish Hatchery located on Hwy 14, four miles west of the Hood River Bridge. WWW.SKAMANIA.ORG /// SKAMANIA COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE 2015
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WINTER RECREATION IN SKAMANIA COUNTY IS ONE OF THE REGION’S BEST KEPT SECRETS. SNOWMOBILING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOWSHOEING AND SLEDDING ARE ALL READILY ACCESSIBLE AT LOCAL SNOW PARKS. The Wind River Winter Recreation Area, only 30 minutes north of Carson in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, provides groomed cross-country and snowmobile trails covering beautiful terrain with views of the Cascade Mountain Range. The Oldman Pass area offers one of the best hills around for family friendly tubing, sledding and tobogganing. When the snow level drops to 2,000 feet, you can take a drive to Government Mineral Springs for snow touring in the Trapper Creek Wilderness. Another option for winter fun is located near Mount Adams in the eastern part of Skamania County. Atkisson, Flat Top and Big Tree Sno-Parks offer cross country and snowmobiling trails. Mount Adams rises to 12,236 feet and is the second highest peak in Washington State. 34
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If downhill skiing is your passion, Mount Hood is located in Oregon with four ski areas to choose from. When road conditions are good, the drive from Stevenson is just over one hour. Keep in mind that when the weather in town is mild, there can be a winter wonderland just 30 miles away. Always be prepared by carrying tire chains, extra clothing, food and water.
Sno-Park permits are required and available at local stores, and the Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Stevenson.
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GETTING THERE
Mount Adams Winter Recreation Area Access Mount Adams Sno-Parks via Hwy 141, north off of Hwy 14, eighteen miles from Stevenson. To reach Atkisson Sno-Park, follow 141 past the Ranger Station approximately five miles. The Sno-Park entrance is on the south side of the road, just within the Forest boundary. Flat Top and Big Tree Sno-Parks are located farther north from Atkisson.
Wind River Winter Recreation Area Access the Wind River Sno-Parks via the Wind River Highway (Hwy 30) north of Carson about 30 miles. After you pass the Carson Fish Hatchery, you will see a sign for the recreation area that points to your right. Follow the road to the parking area at the top of the pass.
Government Mineral Springs Access Government Mineral Springs by traveling on Wind River Highway north of Carson approximately 14 miles to the Carson National Fish Hatchery. Continue northwest for one mile, proceeding straight on to Forest Service Road 3065 to the entrance.
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GORGEOUS HIKES
Guide to Hiking Levels
Easy: Level to gently rolling terrain and incline. Easy hiking. Requires limited skill and has minimal physical challenges. Moderate: Easy hiking that involves an increase in mileage and elevation gain. More Difficult: Vigorous hiking with moderate hills and slopes. Requires a moderate skill level and provides a moderate physical challenge. Most Difficult: Requires a high degree of skill and provides a lot of physical challenge. Steep grades, narrow tread widths, low levels of maintenance could arise. May require stepping over logs or traversing steep slopes or stream fords. Suitable for experienced hikers in good physical condition.
NOTE: Changing weather conditions can affect hiking levels for trails.
Hiking Resources
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce www.skamania.org 509-427-8911/800-989-9178 Mount St. Helens National Monument www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm 360-449-7800 Gifford Pinchot National Forest www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/trails 360-891-5000 Mount Adams Ranger Station www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation 509-395-3400 Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/forest/ 541-308-1700 DON’T FORGET! A NORTHWEST FOREST PASS IS REQUIRED FOR MOST TRAILS AND FEE SITES IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA AND GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST. A DISCOVER PASS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAILS OR FEE SITES IN WASHINGTON STATE PARKS. *NW Forest Passes can be purchased at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce and local convenience stores. The Washington State Discover Pass can be purchased at Beacon Rock State Park and local convenience stores.*
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Need a home base for your hiking spirit? You already have one. With hundreds of trails nearby—ranging from Beacon Rock to the spectacular Dog Mountain—Stevenson, Washington, is hikers’ paradise found. And at the end of the day, we have the spas and cozy beds to soothe tired soles.
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Skamania Lodge Hiking Trails views · forest · lakes
1131 Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson, WA 98648
NOTE: The trail system at Skamania Lodge offers over four miles of hiking paths on the property. No pass required.
CREEK LOOP TRAIL: 1.5 miles // Level: Easy Beginning at the Golf Shop, turn right and pass the 18th green of the golf course. The trail takes you toward a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the course's 13th hole, the Columbia River and the cliffs of the Oregon Cascades. It then follows the path of Foster Creek, meandering through the forest and crossing the creek twice via a footbridge. The trail joins the Lake Loop Trail at Lilly Pad, where many guests report seeing a variety of wildlife including birds, frogs, turtles and deer. LAKE LOOP TRAIL: 1.75 miles // Level: Easy Beginning at the Golf Shop, turn left and go past the 2nd fairway, continuing behind the cart path near the 3rd tee, and coming out behind the 4th green. Follow the trail, go down the hill and behind the 5th green where you will see Wy'East Lake on your left. Walk along part of the lake and you will emerge near a picnic area between and behind the 3rd green and 4th tee. Follow the gravel service road along the shore of Lilly Pad Lake to the junction with Creek Loop Trail, and return to the Golf Shop. For a slightly longer hike, turn left and follow Creek Loop Trail in a reverse path back to its starting point. GORGE LOOP TRAIL: 1 mile Fitness Course // Level: Easy The shortest of the three hiking paths is a fitness trail with several workout stations. Gorge Loop begins at the Fitness Center/playground area. From there, carefully cross the driveway to a paved path overlooking the tennis courts and the 14th fairway. Stay in the woods and follow the trail uphill to a magnificent viewing area overlooking the 16th fairway and featuring glimpses of the Columbia River. Proceed down the hill into a canyon, to begin a switchback where you will climb back up the hill and emerge behind the 16th green. During this stretch of the hike, be sure to look for views of the Bridge of the Gods. Follow the cart path down and across the main driveway to return to the Lodge on the paved footpath. Driving Directions: From Stevenson, follow Rock Creek Drive at the west end of town and look for the sign for Skamania Lodge. From the Bridge of the Gods, travel 1.5 miles east on Highway 14 and turn left on Rock Creek Drive, then drive another ¼ mile to the entrance of Skamania Lodge on your left.
Cape Horn Trail waterfalls · Gorge view This hike features gorgeous views, rocky crags, streams and two waterfalls, and is one of the newest hiking trails in Skamania County. The full trail loop provides fantastic views of the Columbia River Gorge, an intimate look at Cape Horn Falls and a challenging workout as it climbs and descends the rocky slopes of Cape Horn.
Round Trip: 7 miles Level: Most Difficult Elevation Gain: 1300 ft 18 miles from Stevenson, WA
NOTE: It is important to note that the lower trail is CLOSED from February 1st to July 15th to protect peregrine falcon nesting areas. Parts of the trail are narrow which can be unsafe during heavy snow and icy conditions. No pass required.
From the parking lot, walk directly across Salmon Falls Road onto the trail and into the forest. A large sign marks the entrance. Most of the climbing for the entire 7 miles is accomplished in the first mile. At the top of the hill you’ll pop out onto Tipping Tree Point, which overlooks miles of the Columbia River, Angels Rest, Beacon Rock, Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls and Dog Mountain. From the summit descend gently to an old logging road. While hiking, if you come upon unmarked branching trails or old roads, just keep to the left and you won’t get lost. 1.8 miles from the trailhead you'll emerge from the forest onto a paved road. Cross the road, head toward your left, then turn right onto an old gravel road and continue about 2,000 feet to a bluff overlooking the Columbia and the new Nancy Russell Overlook. Near the bluff’s edge turn right into the forest. This begins your descent down to the cliffs above the Columbia River. In ¾ of a mile cross under State Route 14 using one of the new pedestrian underpasses. After crossing the highway, follow the trail toward the bluffs. When you come to a 4-way intersection, go straight, paralleling the edge of the bluffs. The trail will take you down onto the bluffs overlooking the Columbia, up some talus slopes, and through the woods to Cape Horn Road. The final section of the trail is a 1.3 mile walk along the pastoral country road, back to Hwy 14. Another underpass will take you back under the highway. This hike is not for the novice. Bring a positive attitude, lots of water and do not forget your camera. The full trail loop is 7 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation gain. Driving Directions: Follow State Highway 14 west from Stevenson about 18 miles, pass Beacon Rock State Park and continue to the intersection with Salmon Falls Road, near mile post 26. Turn right onto Salmon Falls Road, immediately turn right again and you’ll see trailhead parking on your right in the Skamania County Park & Ride lot. http://www.capehorntrail.org/trailmap.html
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Gillette Lake natural lake This trail offers easy day-hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. The terrain is dominated by second growth Douglas Fir trees which is a section of the Pacific Crest Trail on an easement through private timberlands. The trail takes you east to hook up with the popular Pacific Crest Trail, then follow it north to Gillette Lake (about 2.7 miles). Gillette Lake is one of many lakes that were formed by the incredible geological event that created the Bridge of the Gods. The lake is stocked with golden trout and there are often ducks as well, particularly in the winter. There’s recent evidence of beaver activity on the shore of the lake. Deer are common around dusk, feeding in the clearcuts. The lake often has a green coloration that gives it some nice character and tranquility.
Round Trip: 5.4 miles Level: Easy to Moderate Elevation Gain: 200 ft 5 miles west of Stevenson
Driving Directions: From Stevenson, travel approximately five miles to the Bonneville Trailhead (just across from Bonneville Dam). From the parking lot, start out on a gravel road, but quickly divert up a wooded path that starts straight uphill. Note: NW Forest Pass required. photo by Liz Loucks
Panther Creek Falls waterfall Water is abundant in the Columbia River Gorge and especially in Skamania County. And when it is in the form of waterfalls, it is a lovely spectacle to behold. Panther Creek Falls is by far one of the most unique waterfalls in the entire county. The falls consist of two tiers of segmented waterfalls, 50 to 75 feet in height, all pouring into the same basin. You will spend more time in the car driving to this waterfall than actually hiking to it. The falls are reached in less than 500 feet. The trail is short and easy leading to an observation deck. This waterfall is a photographer's dream.
Round Trip: 1000 feet Level: Easy 13 miles from Carson, WA
Driving Directions: Drive along Wind River Highway (Hwy 30) north through Carson for 5.8 miles to the second entrance to Old State Road and turn east. Almost immediately turn left onto Panther Creek Road № 65. Drive along Panther Creek Road for 3.5 miles, you will see the sign for Panther Creek Campground. Continue to travel 4 miles and you will see a large gravel pit on the right side of the road (if you cross Big Huckleberry Creek, you've gone too far). Park at the gravel pit, cross the street and walk back down the hill about 100 yards and look for the trail dropping down next to the rocky slope below the road. There is a sign for Panther Creek Falls on the opposite side of the trailhead. The falls are reached in less than 500 feet. // Note: No pass required.
Pacific Crest Trail · Thornton Munger Natural Research Area old-growth forest The Pacific Crest Trail is widely known and begins in Canada following the Cascade Mountain Range south to the deserts of Mexico. It is 2,665 miles long. There are different access points that join the Pacific Crest Trail in Skamania County with varying levels of hiking conditions. One particular hike along the Pacific Crest Trail is in the Thornton Munger Natural Research Area, located in the Wind River Experimental Forest. The trail begins by crossing a wooden foot bridge spanning Trout Creek. The first part of the hike takes you through old-growth forests and climbs to an exceptional look-out point with views overlooking the former Wind River Nursery and Wind River canyon area.
Round Trip: 4 miles Level: Easy to More Difficult Elevation Gain: 1000 ft 12 miles north of Carson, WA
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Driving Directions: Follow the Wind River Highway (Hwy 30) north through Carson, turn left at the Stabler Store on Hemlock Road. Just past the Wind River Work Center, turn right and proceed up the road about 1.5 miles, the trailhead begins on the left side by crossing a wooden foot bridge. There is no sign, so look for the small turnout and bridge on your left on Trout Creek. Note: NW Forest Pass required.
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Lower Falls Creek waterfall A 2.2 mile hike takes you to the lower level of the spectacular Falls Creek waterfall. Start the hike by crossing the cable suspension bridge which spans a rock gorge providing spectacular views of the white water of Falls Creek. The trail follows Falls Creek, climbing through a 50- to 60-year-old forest for about 1.5 miles. Continue uphill for 0.7 mile to the base of the waterfall. The trail ends at the waterfall. There is a creek crossing prior to the falls. The delicate mist from the cascades of Falls Creek creates a cool peaceful environment for relaxing at the end of the trail. There is also a hike to the Upper Falls by following this road for 2.5 miles to the trailhead. The grade of the trail slowly climbs away from Falls Creek and crosses two creeks before reaching the waterfall in about 2.5 miles. The trail flattens out for about ¾ of a mile where it meets road #6503 and ends. Falls Creek surges over rocks and timber, cascading from a height of about 100 feet. Round Trip: 4.4 miles Level: Easy to Moderate Elevation Gain: 800 ft 18 miles from Carson, WA
Driving Directions: Take State Highway 14 east to Carson. Go through the town and continue north on Wind River Road #30 to Forest Rd #32062-057. Turn right and follow the signs to Lower Falls Creek Trail #152A. // Note: NW Forest Pass required.
Dog Mountain wildflowers · view A very popular trail, particularly from mid-April through early June, when the hills are filled with blooming wildflowers. Hikers will also see impressive views of Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams and Mount Hood. The trail is somewhat challenging as it gains 2,948 feet in elevation and is 3.5 miles to the top. Plan four hours to hike this one and take water and food for the break on top! This heavily used loop opportunity climbs rapidly in the first 0.5 mile, gaining 700 feet in elevation. The trail forks, giving hikers the option of heading north on the more direct, but steep route to the summit, or to the east for a longer but more gradual climb. The trail to the right (east) provides a great opportunity for sweeping views of the Columbia River and beautiful flowered meadows, while the northern route is a 2.5 mile steep grade through the forest where it links back up to the summit loop trail. Watch for poison oak and rattlesnakes along the trail. Round Trip: 7 miles Level: Most Difficult Elevation Gain: 2948 ft 10 miles from Stevenson, WA
Driving Directions: To reach the trail, travel 10 miles east of Stevenson. After mile post 53 on Highway 14, there is a large dirt parking lot on the north side of the highway and a sign marks the trailhead. Note: NW Forest Pass required.
photo by Amy Colacello
Strawberry Island river · mountain views Strawberry Island’s 4-mile wildlife walk offers family-friendly, flat-terrain hiking. The area used to be an island, however, it is now landlocked. You will find footpaths through high grass, rolling hills and a remote pond full of wildlife. The hike offers gorgeous river and mountain views as well as a great distant view of Beacon Rock. Lewis and Clark discovered Strawberry Island in 1806, naming it for its profusion of strawberry vines. They observed abundant wildlife and much Indian activity when passing by on November 2, 1805 and again on April 6, 1806. This is a Lewis & Clark Heritage Site. Driving Directions: Travel to North Bonneville, Washington, 7 miles west on Highway 14 from Stevenson. Enter North Bonneville and turn right at the gas station, follow signs to the ball park. Trailhead begins near the ball park, look for totem pole. Round Trip: 4 miles Level: Easy 7 miles from Stevenson, WA
Note: No pass required.
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Hamilton Mountain waterfalls · view The trail to the top of Hamilton Mountain is a gradual climb (total gain is 2,100 feet) and is open and maintained year-round by Beacon Rock State Park. The trailhead is at the park and is four miles one way. Allow two hours to hike each way. As the trail climbs, it becomes quite steep on your way to a sheer cliff with spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge and Bonneville Dam. Hikers will enjoy lush forest scenery and views of Hardy Creek and Rodney Falls along with the “Pool of the Winds,” an impressive cavern enclosing Rodney Falls. The hike is less difficult if you hike only to the waterfalls. Driving Directions: Drive west on Highway 14 towards North Bonneville, continue 3.5 miles to Beacon Rock State Park. Turn right and drive to parking area on your right. The trailhead is located behind the restrooms. Round Trip: 8 miles Level: More to Most Difficult Elevation Gain: 2488 ft 10 miles from Stevenson, WA
Note: Washington State Discover Pass required (available on site).
Beacon Rock short hike · view Beacon Rock is a well known landmark that is recommended for first time visitors to the Gorge. Beacon Rock is the core of an extinct volcano. Henry J. Biddle, an early owner of the rock, finished the original trail in 1918. The plug is 848 feet high with handrails lining most of the ascent. The trail is 4,500 feet long with a 15 percent grade and takes 45 minutes to an hour to make the round trip. Once on top of the rock, the view of the Columbia River and the gorge is breathtaking. It is a quiet and yet exhilarating experience to stand on the summit with the ever-present Columbia winds sweeping around you. The trail is open year-round and is maintained by Washington State Parks. Driving Directions: Drive west on Highway 14 towards North Bonneville, continue 3.5 miles to Beacon Rock State Park. Parking and the rock are on the south side of the highway. You can’t miss it! Note: Washington State Discover Pass required (available on site). Round Trip: 1.8 miles Level: Easy to Moderate Elevation Gain: 848 ft 10 miles from Stevenson, WA
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Lewis River Trail · Lower Falls Recreation Area spectacular waterfalls The Lewis River Trail follows the course of the Lewis River as it meanders through a magnificent old-growth forest of Douglas fir, western red cedar and big leaf maple. Spectacular waterfalls will delight you as you explore this route. The trail leaves the Lower Falls Campground, crosses Copper Creek and comes to Middle Falls. The trail circumvents a cliff above Upper Falls, providing excellent views of the falls. It crosses Alec Creek and terminates on Forest Road 90, near Quartz Creek Trail #5. Driving Directions: Follow the Wind River Highway (Hwy 30) north of Carson, Washington. Continue up and over Oldman Pass to Forest Rd #51 (Curly Creek Rd). Turn left. Stop by McClellan View Point for view of Mount St. Helens. Turn right on Forest Rd #90, follow to Lower Falls Recreation Area to Lewis River Trail #31. Round Trip: 3.5 miles Level: Easy to More Difficult 40 miles north of Carson, WA
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Fort Cascades Historic Site Trail guided trail · views · forest The Fort Cascades trail is a short one-and-a-half mile loop along flat ground bordering the Columbia River. The trail includes several sites marking important historic events during early settlement of this area, when it was known as the Lower Cascades. Portions of the old portage railroad, a Chinook Indian village, and the site of one of the three military forts near the Cascade Rapids are seen on this interpretive trail. The Fort Cascades Trail area was a focal point for commerce beginning with the American Indians and continuing through explorers, fur traders, settlers, railroad workers and fishermen. A guide brochure offers hikers a “hands-on” historical experience. The Fort Cascades Trail Guide is available at the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center and the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce in Stevenson. Driving Directions: Travel 7 miles west on Highway 14 towards Bonneville Dam and North Bonneville. Just west of Bonneville Dam, turn left on Dam Access Road and follow the road west to the trailhead. Round Trip: 1.5 miles Level: Easy 7 miles from Stevenson, WA
Note: No pass required.
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Whistle Punk Trail interpretive · old-growth This trail is a barrier-free interpretive trail that tells the story of forest management from a historical perspective. Signs and a brochure guide visitors along the trail, which runs along an old railroad grade (dating back to 1913) and past features associated with railroad logging by the Wind River Logging Company. The trail also goes past a wetland area and into an old growth forest. The final leg of the trail takes visitors through the old Wind River Nursery field. Driving Directions: Travel north of Carson for 9 miles on Wind River Hwy. Turn left onto Hemlock Road. After 1¼ miles, turn right on FS Road 43 (just past the Ranger Station). Go 0.5 mile to FS Road 417. Turn right on FS Road 417. Take a left at the T-intersection (stop sign). Go about ¼ mile to the parking lot. Note: No pass required. Round Trip: 1.5 miles Level: Easy 12 miles north of Carson, WA
Wind Mountain river · mountain views Wind Mountain is a relatively short but moderately challenging hike. It is also known for being home to authentic Native American vision quest sites. The summit offers remarkable views of the Columbia River and Cascade Mountains. There are some spots on the trail that are rocky, so be cautious, and there can be rattlesnakes and poison oak along the trail. And yes, it is windy at the top so be prepared! If you are looking for a quieter hike, this is a trail that is not as well known as Dog Mountain and you can be at the top in half the time.
Round Trip: 2.7 miles Level: More Difficult Elevation Gain: 1900 ft 8 miles from Stevenson, WA
Driving Directions: Travel 6 miles east of Stevenson on Highway 14 and turn left on Wind Mountain Road (1/2 mile past Home Valley Store). Travel just under 1.5 miles and take a right on Girl Scout Road. Travel 0.4 mile. Just after the paved road gives way to gravel you will see a small unmarked parking area at the north side base of the mountain. Park here and continue down the gravel road about 200 yards to the unmarked trailhead. Note: No pass required.
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Skamania County
FA C T S
Location
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Skamania County spans a distance of 1,672 square miles on the north shore of the Columbia River in the southwestern part of Washington state. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest covers more than 80% of the county. Skamania County also contains portions of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and is bisected north and south by the Cascade Mountain Range. The major driving route is State Highway 14, which leads east from the metropolitan area of Vancouver, Washington or Interstate 84 from Portland, Oregon. Both cities can be reached in less than an hour’s drive from Stevenson, Washington, allowing county residents access to the best of both rural and urban lifestyles.
Skamania Lodge | Resort & Conference Center Skamania County | County Government Stevenson-Carson School District | School System Wilkins, Kaiser, Olsen | Lumber/Plywood Bonneville Hot Springs Resort | Resort & Spa A & J Select | Grocery Store Big River Grill/El Rio | Restaurants High Cascade Veneer | Veneer Plant PUD No.1 of Skamania County | Public Utility District
Climate Skamania County enjoys a mild but variable climate with rainfall and temperatures growing drier and warmer as you travel from west to east.
Taxes The tax levy rate for Skamania County runs from $6.928021 to $12.829404 per $1000.00 of assessed value. Properties in the State of Washington are valued at 100% market value. In 2014, the total assessed value for Skamania County is $1,385,989,129 with approximately 10,325 parcels.
SKAMANIA COUNTY POPULATION & SCHOOLS Community Carson | Home Valley Mill A | Cook | Willard North Bonneville Skamania | Prindle
Population
School Information
3,014 Stevenson | Carson School District: K-12 // 509-427-5674 282
Mill A School: K-8 // 509-538-2522 | Stevenson High School // 509-427-5631
1,005 Stevenson | Carson School District: K-12 // 509-427-5674 500
Skamania School: K-8 // 509-427-8239 | Stevenson High School // 509-427-5631
Stabler
1,000 Stevenson | Carson School District: K-12 // 509-427-5674
Stevenson
1,515 Stevenson | Carson School District: K-12 // 509-427-5674
Underwood
1, 005 White Salmon School District: K-12 // 509-493-1500
Upper Washougal | Cape Horn Skye | Mt. Pleasant
2,612 Cape Horn | Skye: K-5 // 360-954-3600 | Mt. Pleasant: K-7 // 360-835-3371
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Minimum
Mean
Maximum
Inches
January
24°
36°
49°
10.75
March
33°
47°
63°
8.27
May
39°
59°
79°
2.49
July
50°
69°
89°
.58
September
44°
62°
87°
2.82
November
31°
43°
61°
17.68
WE ACCEPT INSURANCE AND ACUPUNCTURE IS AN ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFIT IN WA.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS BY COMMUNITY (annual approximate rainfall in inches)
Community
(509) 637-3163 STEVENSON
(541) 387-4325 HOOD RIVER
(541) 298-2378 THE DALLES www.CascadeAcupuncture.org
Atlas Therapeutic Massage
77 Russell Street Stevenson, WA 98639
Rainfall Amounts Melissa Bernt, LMP
Carson | Home Valley
80”
Mill A | Cook/Willard
55”
Ma20546 Reiki Healing (360) 521-1523
North Bonneville
70”
John Forsberg, LMP, CR
Skamania | Prindle
70”
Stabler
99”
Ma17827 Reflexology (509) 427-4739
Stevenson
80”
Sonja Pearson, LMP
Underwood
47”
Upper Washougal | Cape Horn Skye | Mt. Pleasant
56”
Ma20233 Ashiatsu Bar (503) 866-9414
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Skamania County
R E S O U R C E S
Banks/Credit Unions IQ Credit Union, Stevenson Riverview Community Bank, Stevenson Umpqua Bank, Stevenson
509-427-4286 509-427-5603 509-427-5698
Churches Carson Bible Church Carson Church of the Nazarene Cascade Locks Chapel Assembly of God Cascade Locks Bible Fellowship Cascade Locks Community Church Church of Christ, Carson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Stevenson Evergreen Presbyterian Church, Mill A First Baptist Church of Stevenson Jehovah’s Witness Hall, Carson Little Church in the Valley, Stabler Living Faith Open Bible Church, Stevenson North Bonneville Community Church Seventh Day Adventist Church, Stevenson Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Stevenson Skamania Community Church St. Patricks Charismatic Episcopal Church, Cascade Locks Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Stevenson Stevenson Church of the Nazarene The Bridge, Stevenson United Methodist Church, Stevenson
509-427-8373 509-427-8398 541-374-8775 541-374-4444 541-374-8999 509-427-4669 509-427-5927 509-538-2255 509-427-8342 509-427-8175 509-427-4821 509-427-5451 509-427-8142 509-427-8890 509-427-5972 509-427-8517 541-374-8763 509-427-8478 509-427-5378 509-427-5378 509-427-5354
Day Care/Early Learning Wee Care, Stevenson
509-427-7711
Fraternal Organizations American Legion Hall, Carson Eagles Lodge, Stevenson Friends of the Library Skamania County Lions Club Stevenson Toastmasters
509-427-8989 509-427-5255 509-427-4798 509-427-7611 509-427-4590
Libraries North Bonneville Library Stevenson Community Library
509-427-4439 509-427-5471
Medical Services/Health Organizations Alcoholics Anonymous Hamilton Park Senior Apartments, North Bonneville North Shore Medical Group Rock Cove Assisted Living Center, Stevenson Skamania Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Skamania County Counseling Center Skamania County Health Department Skamania County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Skamania County Emergency Services Skyline Hospital, White Salmon (from Stevenson) Stevenson Dental Center Stevenson Family Eye Care Stevenson Food Bank Wind River Pharmacy
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509-427-5548 509-427-0018 509-427-4212 509-427-7272 509-427-3600 509-427-3850 509-427-3881 509-427-4210 509-427-5065 509-493-1101 509-427-4083 509-427-8605 509-427-2020 509-427-4334 509-427-5480
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Newspapers Columbian, Vancouver, WA Oregonian, Portland, OR Skamania County Pioneer
360-694-2312 509-427-8840 509-427-8444
Service Providers CABLE SERVICE: Wave Broadband ELECTRIC SERVICE: Skamania County PUD#1 GARBAGE SERVICE: Skamania County Sanitary Service (residential) NATURAL GAS: Avista NW Natural RECYCLE TRANSFER SITES: Mt. Pleasant Stevenson SEWER SERVICE: City of North Bonneville City of Stevenson TELEPHONE/INTERNET PROVIDERS: CenturyLink Gorge Networks Saw Net Wave Broadband WATER SERVICE: City of North Bonneville City of Stevenson Home Valley Water District Skamania County PUD#1 Underwood
800-829-2225 509-427-5126 509-427-4122 800-233-9165 800-233-3111 360-837-3329 509-427-3926 509-427-8182 509-427-5970 866-228-1362 888-508-2363 509-427-4865 800-829-2225 509-427-8182 509-427-5970 509-427-4447 509-427-5126 509-427-5126
City of Stevenson
Skamania County 4-H Ambulance Animal Control Auditor’s Office Auto Licensing Assessor’s Office Building Inspection Line Building Permits General Services Community Health County Clerk County Commissioners District Court Emergency Management Events and Recreation Extension Agent Fire District, Carson Fire District 5, Skamania Fire District, Underwood Fire District, Washougal Public Works Road Departments: Prindle Stevenson Underwood Senior Services, Stevenson Sheriff Non-Emergency Treasurer Voter Registration
509-427-3932 509-427-4233 509-427-9490 509-427-3730 509-427-3732 509-427-3720 509-427-3922 509-427-3920 509-427-3980 509-427-3881 509-427-3770 509-427-3700 509-427-3780 509-427-8076 509-427-3980 509-427-3930 509-427-5013 509-427-4152 509-427-3654 360-837-3574 509-427-3910 360-837-3211 509-427-3951 509-493-1709 509-427-3990 509-427-9490 509-427-3760 509-427-3730
Port of Skamania County 509-427-5484 Skamania County Economic Development Council 509-427-5110
SKAMANIA
CHIROPRACTIC & Rehabilitation
City of North Bonneville 509-427-8182 509-427-8182 509-427-5234
City Hall Fire District, North Bonneville Senior Center
State of Washington Department of Social Services Drivers Licensing, White Salmon Washington State Patrol WorkSource: Job Service
509-427-0713 509-493-1131 360-260-6291 509-427-4464
U.S. Government Offices Columbia River Gorge Commission Department of Natural Resources Post Office, Bingen (Underwood/Cook) Post Office, Carson Post Office, North Bonneville Post Office, Stevenson Post Office, Washougal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Bonneville Dam Visitors Center U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery U.S. Forest Service: Mt. Adams Ranger Station
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509-493-3323 360-599-2025 509-493-1225 509-427-5051 509-427-8784 509-427-5532 360-835-8582 509-427-4281 509-493-2934 509-395-3400
Please note that permits are required for outdoor burning. Call Skamania County Public Works at 509-427-3910, City Hall in Stevenson or North Bonneville for details.
Successful Businesses Create a Healthy Economy
Mon/Fri 9-5 Tue/Thu 9-6 Massage
Wed/Sat by Appt. Only
27 Russell Ave, Lower Suite · Stevenson
www.skamaniachiroandrehab.com
BER
509-427-5970 509-427-5970
Auto/Work/Sports Injuries Neck & Back Pain Sciatica Extremity Pain (Arm, Leg) Headaches, TMJ Pain Exercise Rehabilitation Hablo Español
Dr. Mitzi B. Ferrill ▪ 509-427-3600
V
City Hall Fire District, Stevenson
NADETTE CAMPBELL
V
Licensed Massage Practitioner
• Business Resources/Assistance • Business Loans • Access to business advisors • Business Workshops • Community Liaison
WA60169906
Massage & Bodyworks by Bernadette
Skamania Chiropratic & Rehabilitation
77 Russell Avenue, Lower Suite Stevenson, WA 360.635.3665 Monday,Tuesday & Thursday
27 Russell Ave, Lower Suite Stevenson, WA 509.427.3600 Wednesday & Saturday
167 NW 2nd Street Stevenson, WA 98648 (509) 427-5110
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30—5:00
MASSAGE & BODYWORK SERVICES: Treatment/Rehabilitation, Swedish, & Sports massage, Thai & PNF stretching, body scrubs, body bronzer by Fake Bake
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Skamania County Chamber Members 2015 ACCOUNTANTS Arrowhead Accounting & Tax 509-427-7609 monica@saw.net
Columbia Gorge Financial Services 509-637-4593 www.gorgecpa.com
Tennison Accounting & Tax Service
509-427-5995 www.tennisonaccounting.com
ADVERTISING
Riverview Community Bank
509-427-5603 www.riverviewbank.com
Umpqua Bank
509-427-5698 www.umpquabank.com
BREWERIES
CHURCHES The Bridge Community Church
509-427-5378 www.thebridge-stevenson.com
First Baptist Church
509-427-8882 www.stevensonbaptist.net
Acadian Farms
North Bonneville Community Church
509-427-4297 www.acadianorganics.com
509-427-8142 gvclelland@gorge.net
Backwoods Brewing Company
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Light Wave Communications
509-427-5972 www.shepherdofthehills.info
503-701-0435 lightwavevideo@gmail.com
509-427-3412 www.backwoodsbrewingcompany.com
ANIMAL FARMS
Thunder Island Brewing Company
509-427-5354 pastorkarenashley@live.com
Gretchen's Dream Alpacas
509-427-5383 gret0507@gmail.com
ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES
Stevenson United Methodist Church
971-231-4599 www.thunderislandbrewing.com
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Walking Man Brewing
American Legion Post 137
509-427-5520 www.walkingmanbeer.com
509-427-8989 coycatlinpost137@hotmail.com
Hawk Merlin Studios
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL/ CONSULTING SERVICES
AYSO Region 525
Lorang Fine Art & Gorge-ous Gifts
Columbia River Gorge Technology Alliance
Cape Horn Conservancy
877-575-7275 www.hawkmerlinstudios.com 541-374-8007 www.lorangfineart.com
River House Art Gallery
541-296-2266 www.crgta.org
509-427-5930 marilynbolles@gorge.net
Current Communications
ARTS AND CULTURE
Gorge Owned Business Network
Columbia Center for the Arts
541-387-8877 www.columbiaarts.org
TreeSong Nature Awareness & Retreat Ctr 360-837-8733 www.treesongnatureawareness.org
X-Fest NW
503-256-1765 www.xfestnw.org
ATTORNEYS Bradley Andersen
360-816-2528 www.landerholm.com
Katy Archer, Attorney at Law
509-427-5665 www.katyjarcherpc.com
Law Office of Adam N. Kick
206-992-5762 kickadam@hotmail.com
Marshall Mediation
503-740-7123 www.marshallmediation.net
Robert C. Muth, Attorney
503-224-0055 rcmuth88@gmail.com
509-538-2643 jhr62flume@gmail.com 541-399-6813 www.gorgeowned.org
Jamie Tolfree
360-334-2555 jtolfree11@gmail.com
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District
541-296-2266 www.mcedd.org
Scheduling & Information Services, Inc. 509-427-4474 www.1sis.com
Skamania County Economic Development Council
509-427-5110 www.skamania-edc.org
WorkSource Columbia Gorge
509-493-1210 www.go2worksource.com
CAMPGROUNDS AND RV PARKS Beacon Rock State Park
509-427-8265 www.parks.wa.gov
Lewis & Clark RV Park
509-427-9521 www.gorgesoccer.org 360-837-1089 www.capehorntrail.org
Eagles Lodge #1744
509-427-5255 leydai@embarqmail.com
Friends of the Columbia Gorge
503-241-3762 www.gorgefriends.org
Gorge Winds Community Grocery
360-837-3760 www.gorgewindscoop.org
North Bonneville Business & Community Assn.
509-427-4449 www.northbonneville.net
Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
509-427-4210 lbutcher@skamaniadvsa.org
Skamania County Democratic Central Committee
509-427-4197 paulgspencer@gmail.com
Skamania County Fair Board
509-427-3979 www.skamaniacountyfair.com
Skamania County Lions Club 509-427-5466 frank@gorge.net
Skamania County Republican Party
509-427-8558 dmmckenzie@earthlink.net
541-400-0941 www.lewisandclarkcampground.com
Skamania County Youth Sports
Bonneville Dam Visitor Center
The Resort at Skamania Coves
509-427-4281 www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/b
509-427-4900 www.skamaniacoves.com
Stevenson Business Association
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
Timberlake Campground & RV Park
ATTRACTIONS
800-224-3901 www.portlandspirit.com
AUTOMOTIVE/MOTORCYCLE Discovery Auto Glass
541-980-4026 www.discoveryautoglass.com
Reddi Towing, Inc.
509-427-8111 www.redditowing.com
Stevenson Auto Parts (NAPA)
509-427-5601 marcia@wilsonsnapa.com
BANKS/MORTGAGES/LOANS
509-427-2267 www.timberlakecampgroundandrvpark.com
Wind Mountain RV Park and Lodge
509-607-3409 www.windmountainresort.com
CATERING AND CULINARY SERVICES
509-427-8911 www.cityofstevenson.com
Stevenson-Carson Citizens for Educational Excellence
503-516-1800 voteyes4scsd@gmail.com
United Way of the Columbia Gorge 541-386-6100 www.unitedwaycolumbiagorge.com
Busy Bee Catering
Washington Gorge Action Program
503-622-6743 www.busybeecatering.com
509-493-2662 www.wpag.ws
Nellie’s Pies
Wind River Business Association
509-774-8688 www.nellies-pies.com
iQ Credit Union
509-427-4286 www.iqcu.com
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509-427-8911 www.chvs.org
Skamania County Chamber Members 2015 COMPUTER SPECIALISTS Gemini Computing
503-459-7252 www.geminicomputing.com
Radcomp Technologies, Inc.
509-493-2221 www.gorad.com
CONTRACTORS Cabinet Tree Design Studio
541-374-0092 www.cabinet-tree.com
Cedar Designs/Linwood Homes
509-427-4944 www.cedardesigns.com
Excavator Rental Services
360-210-7726 www.excavatorrentalservices.com
Hamlin Construction Inc.
509-427-4562 bobh@gorge.net
Invision II, LLC
503-720-8779 www.canuinvision.com
McCaskell Construction, LLC
509-774-0241 www.mccaskellbuilds.com
Northwest Blower Door
509-427-7238 www.nwblowerdoor.com
Van Pelt, Inc.
509-427-7397 www.vanpeltinc.com
Wind River Builders
509-427-5886 www.windriverbuilders.com
DISTILLERY Skunk Brothers Spirits
Gorge Fitness Center
503-380-4121 gorgefitness@gmail.com 360-607-9422 www.ronisasaki.tsfl.com
509-493-1323 www.gardnerfh.com
Columbia Gorge Racing Association
GOLF COURSES
KD Guide Service
Beacon Rock Golf Course
509-427-5730 www.beaconrockgolf.com
Elk Ridge Golf Course at Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort
509-427-5065 www.skamaniaems.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Bair, LLC
360-335-4307 bairllc@embarqmail.com
Underwood Conservation District 509-493-1936 www.ucdwa.org
FIBERS/SPINNING/WEAVING
541-490-8397 www.kdguide.com
Martin’s Gorge Tours
503-349-1323 www.martinsgorgetours.com
Skamania Lodge Zipline Tours
Skamania Lodge & Golf Course
WaterWalker
800-293-0418 www.skamania.com
509-427-2727 www.nwoutrigger.com
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
HAIR CARE/SKIN CARE
509-427-0202 www.zipnskamania.com
City of North Bonneville
Reed’s Hair Salon
509-427-8182 www.northbonneville.net
509-427-7390
City of Stevenson
HARDWARE
509-427-5970 www.ci.stevenson.wa.us
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
541-308-1700 www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission 503-238-0667 www.critfc.org
Columbia Hardware LLC
509-427-5551 www.columbia-hardware.com
HEALTH CARE/MEDICAL/DENTAL Cascade Acupuncture Center, LLC
509-637-3163 www.cascadeacupuncture.org
Ellen Jensen, Quality Care Counseling 503-422-7764 k9sruleus@hotmail.com
541-374-8619 www.portofcascadelocks.org 509-427-5484 www.portofskamania.org
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
509-493-2934 www.fws.gov/gorgefish
NorthShore Medical Group
509-427-4212 www.northshore-medical.com
Northwest Health Education & Training 360-921-3935 www.nwheat.mysite.com
Skamania Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING
509-427-3600 www.skamaniachiroandrehab.com
AnnieVanDesign
Skamania Physical Therapy
503-860-0979 www.annievandesign.com
Gorge Design
509-427-4596 www.grudd.net
Harry Troeger Graphic Design
541-374-2182 www.harrysdesign.com
Rock Cove Design
541-399-1338 www.rockcovedesign.com
Crystal Creek Fibers
The Bold Orange
509-427-8454 www.bigriverfiberfling.com
541-374-2023 www.theboldorange.com
FINANCIAL PLANNING
GROCERY STORES
Money Concepts
503-516-1563 www.cgra.org
509-427-0127 www.carsonhotspringresort.com
Port of Skamania County
Skamania County Emergency Medical Services
360-260-0515 www.aspenlimotours.com
Gardner Funeral Home
DAY CARE
EMERGENCY/FIRE
541-375-0717 www.alwayscatchin.com
Aspen Limo Tours
FUNERAL HOME
Port of Cascade Locks
509-427-7711 weecare@gorge.net
Always Catchin' Fishing Charters
Take Shape For Life
360-213-3410 www.facebook.com/pages/ Skunk-Brothers-Spirits
Wee Care of Stevenson
GUIDE SERVICES/ OUTDOOR RECREATION
509-427-8203 pt@skamaniapt.com
Skyline Hospital
509-493-1101 www.skylinehospital.com
Stevenson Dental Care
509-427-8605 www.stevensondental.com
Stevenson Family Eye Care
509-427-2020 drtony@stevensonfamilyeyecare.com
Viriditas Naturopathic Medicine
541-490-0361 annawieman@gorge.net
Wind River Pharmacy
A & J Select Market
509-538-2341 www.moneyconcepts.com/grathgeber
509-427-5491 www.ajmarket.com
FITNESS
509-427-4250 carsongeneralstore@gmail.com
Columbia Gorge Crossfit
Home Valley Store
Carson General Store
509-427-5480 rx1179@hi-schoolpharmacy.com
INSURANCE Judith Lanz, Farmer’s Insurance
360-904-9702 www.columbiagorgecrossfit.com
509-427-4015 www.windmountainresort.com
Columbia Gorge Running Club
509-427-5653 mainstreet@gorge.net
Main Street Convenience Store
509-427-5517 jlanz@farmersagent.com
McCoy Holliston Insurance
509-493-2266 www.mccoyholliston.com
www.columbiagorgerunningclub.com
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Skamania County Chamber Members 2015 INTERNET SERVICES
MASSAGE PROVIDERS
Sawtooth Technologies
Atlas Therapeutic Massage
509-427-4865 www.saw.net
509-427-4739 johnf@embarqmail.com
LANDSCAPING
Massage & Bodyworks by Bernadette
Columbia Gorge Landscape & Irrigation 360-909-3773 www.columbiagorgelandscape.com
LAUNDROMAT Eastwind Laundromat 509-427-5491
LIBRARY Stevenson Community Library 509-427-5471 www.fvrl.org
LODGING/ACCOMMODATIONS Best Western PLUS Columbia River Inn
360-635-3665 bcampbelllmp@gmail.com
MUSEUMS Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
800-991-2338 www.columbiagorge.org
Maryhill Museum of Art
509-773-3733 www.maryhillmuseum.org
The Optimist Printers
541-296-2954 www.optimistprinters.com
Wind River Publishing
541-806-1436 www.windriverpublishing.net
REAL ESTATE
Mary Lou Bennett
503-545-3776 mbenn8@aol.com
Carol Bradley, John L. Scott
971-533-3646 www.johnlscott.com/carolbradley
Copper West Properties
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
541-386-2330 www.copperwest.com
Andreas Ehrlich
Frank Cox, Windermere Real Estate
503-544-8706 www.my8stringguitar.com
509-427-5466 frank@gorge.net
William Shelton
Shirley M. Cox
509-427-9599 http://billshelton.imaginationprocessing.com
541-490-3139 shirlymc@gorge.net
866-459-1678 www.bonnevilleresort.com
NEWSPAPER
509-427-0021 www.jlsgorgerealestate.com
Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort
Skamania County Pioneer
Jim & Elaine Joseph, Windermere Real Estate
800-595-7108 www.bwcolumbiariverinn.com
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
John L. Scott Columbia Gorge
509-427-8296 www.carsonhotspringresort.com
509-427-8444 scpioneer@gorge.net
Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins
Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation
Three Rivers Recreational Area
541-506-6113 www.gorgefoundation.org
360-607-1646 www.threeriversrecreational.com
Gorge Local Currency Cooperative
Windermere Glenn Taylor Real Estate
509-493-8202 www.riverhours.org
509-427-2777 www.windermere.com
Heart Journey
RENTALS
877-816-7908 www.carsonridgecabins.com
Cascade Motel
541-374-8750 www.cascademotel.com
Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge
509-427-5650 www.cgriversidelodge.com
Hood River Hotel
800-386-1859 www.hoodriverhotel.com
Mt. Adams Lodge at the Flying L Ranch 509-364-3488 www.mt-adams.com
Our Lady’s Family Retreat House
360-225-7571 www.vrbo.com/311341
Resort at Skamania Coves
509-427-4900 www.skamaniacoves.com
Rivermist Lodge
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
509-427-5001 www.heartjourneycenter.org
IAFF Local 4574
RESTAURANT/DINING A & J Select Market
360-607-7388 www.forestco.org
Worldwide Heart to Heart Children's Village
509-427-0258 www.h2hcv.org
Rivermist Mountain Top Estate
509-427-0010 www.gatorcreekgardens.com
509-427-5628 www.rodewayinn.com
Sandhill Cottages
509-427-3464 www.sandhillcottages.com
Skamania Lodge
Gator Creek Gardens
Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
360-835-1016 www.mtpleasantiris.com
PEST CONTROL Pro-Active Pest Control & Landscaping 509-427-3441 www.ppcgorge.com
800-221-7117 www.skamania.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Vacasa
Ray Perkins Photography
503-345-9399 www.vacasa.com
Wind Mountain RV Park and Lodge
509-607-3409 www.windmountainresort.com
LOGGING Wind River Logging Company, Inc.
509-427-8519 carson1548@gmail.com
509-427-8658 mckenzies@gorge.net
National Forest Counties & Schools Coalition
509-427-4810 www.rivermistlodge.com
Rodeway Inn
Doug McKenzie
509-427-8825 mauryhildenbrand@yahoo.com
NURSERIES
509-427-4810 www.rivermistestate.com
509-427-8755 jimjoe@gorge.net
541-933-5333 www.rayperkinsphotography.com
PUBLISHING/PRINTING Hagadone Directories
541-370-2535 www.blackphonebook.com
Print It Inc./Sign Media
541-386-4950 www.printitsignmedia.com
509-427-5491 www.ajmarket.com
Andrew’s Pizza
509-427-8008 www.andrewspizzastevenson.com
Backwoods Brewing Company
509-427-3412 www.backwoodsbrewingcompany.com
Big River Grill
509-427-4888 www.thebigrivergrill.com
Big T's Diner
509-427-0333 eatatbigts.com
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
866-459-1678 www.bonnevilleresort.com
Bungalow Bar & Grill 509-427-4523
The Cabin Drive-Thru
541-399-4778 sciacca@gorge.net
Clark & Lewie’s Travelers Rest Saloon & Grill
503-200-7981 www.clarkandlewies.com
The Crossing
509-427-8097 thecrossing4lunch@gmail.com
El Rio Texicantina 509-427-4479 www.elriotexicantina.com
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Eric’s Place
509-427-4414 ericsplace@cablespeed.com
Gotta Hava Java 509-427-5112
Granny’s Gedunk Ice Cream Parlor
509-427-5584 sherrinotfred@hotmail.com
Jumpin’ Jax Java
541-374-5420 Jackson@jdvinvestments.com
Main Street Convenience Store
509-427-5653 mainstreet@gorge.net
Robbie’s Coffee House
Stevenson Farmers Market
Promises
The Cannabis Corner
Quinn Mountain/ Special Moments Weddings
509-427-8543 www.stevensonfarmersmarket.com 509-427-4393 www.thecannabiscorner.com
Tin Roof Rusted - Repurposed on Russell 509-427-7020
SPAS Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
866-710-2902 www.bonnevilleresort.com
Carson Hot Springs Golf & Spa Resort 509-427-8296 www.carsonhotspringresort.com
Waterleaf Spa at Skamania Lodge 800-221-7117 www.skamania.com
509-427-0154 bootsaremadeforwalkin@hotmail.com
STORAGE
Skamania Lodge
800-221-7117 www.skamania.com
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
800-224-3901 www.portlandspirit.com
Subway
509-427-0035 www.subway.com
Walking Man Brewing
509-427-5520 www.walkingmanbeer.com
Whistle Stop Espresso/Deli
509-427-0155 joannwaters@centurylink.com
RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING Hamilton Park Apartments
509-427-0018 www.ccliving.com
Rock Cove Assisted Living Center 509-427-7272 www.rockcove.org
SANITATION SERVICES Bishop Sanitation
Top Gear Driving School
360-975-2799 www.topgeardriversed.com
SCREEN PRINTING/EMBROIDERY DBD
541-490-3221 www.DBDcrafts.com
Northwest Graphic Works
Wet Planet Whitewater
Hood River WaterPlay
Clark County Title
Slingshot Sports
360-694-4722 www.clarkcountytitle.com
509-427-4950 www.slingshotsports.com
Columbia Gorge Title
WINE
TRANSPORTATION
509-310-9140 www.klickitatcanyonwinery.com
509-427-5681 www.columbiagorgetitle.com
BNSF Railway Company
Columbia Gorge/Klickitat Canyon Winery
Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association
206-625-6232 www.bnsf.com
Landstar Transportation Logistics 509-427-7986 landstarr@gorge.net
866-413-9463 www.columbiagorgewine.com
Columbia River Wine Sellers
UTILITIES
503-970-3371 www.columbiariverwinesellers.com
Avista
White Salmon Vineyard
509-773-4833 www.avistacorp.com 541-387-9023 www.centurylink.com
509-493-4640 www.whitesalmonvineyard.com
Wind River Cellars
509-493-2324 www.windrivercellars.com
509-493-4353 www.nwcomsystems.com
Skamania County Public Utility District No. 1
509-427-5126 www.skamaniapud.com
Wind River Biomass Utility, LLC
360-223-5756 paulgspencer@gmail.com
VETERINARIAN Stevenson Veterinary Clinic
509-427-8763 www.stevensonveterinaryclinic.com
Artisan's Jewelry and Gallery
Desi Designs
503-278-0959 lesleyreads@yahoo.com
800-972-0430 www.riverdrifters.net
541-386-9463 www.hoodriverwaterplay.com
TITLE & ESCROW
503-516-9402 www.capehornestate.com
Lesley’s Books and Beer
River Drifters
WINDSURFING/KITEBOARDING
503-780-3236 www.riversidecontainers.com
SHOPPING/RETAIL
509-427-4444 www.bloomsburyshop.com
800-743-5628 www.alladventuresrafting.com
Riverside Containers, LLC
WEDDING SERVICES
Bloomsbury of Kanaka Creek Farm
All Adventures Rafting
800-366-2004 www.zooraft.com
541-386-5001 www.northwestgraphicworks.com
509-493-1333 www.artisansdesigns.com
WHITEWATER RAFTING
Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys
NW Communication Systems, Inc.
509-427-5674 www.scsd.k12.wa.us
541-380-1130 www.randyholmstromweddings.com
509-427-2726 missyvr@hotmail.com
SCHOOLS
Stevenson-Carson School District
Randy Holmstrom, Officiant
Pak Rat Mini-Storage
800-443-3473 www.bishopcompaniesinc.com
360-835-3371 www.mtpleasantschool.org
360-837-3711 www.columbiagorgeministers.com
800-390-9445 www.wetplanetwhitewater.com
CenturyLink
Mt. Pleasant School District
509-427-7575 promises@embarqmail.com
Cape Horn Estate
503-928-1460 www.desidesigns.com
Gorge-ous Weddings
503-360-4707 www.gorge-ousweddings.com
Maple Leaf Events
503-560-7241 www.mapleleafevents.com
Join the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce to add your business to our listing. Contact information found on page 7. 167 NW Second Avenue, Stevenson, WA 800-989-9178 or 509-427-8911 info@skamania.org | www.skamania.org
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Thank you to the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce and all of the advertisers for their support in making this publication possible. Remember to refer to the Membership Directory on pages 46-49. GROCERIES | GAS | CONVENIENCE STORES
ANTIQUES Tin Roof Rusted
20
ART GALLERIES River House Art Gallery & Studio Soderberg Studio & Bronze Works
20 21
BANK | FINANCES iQ Credit Union
43
BOAT CRUISES Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
2
BREW PUBS Backwoods Brewing Company Thunder Island Brewing Company Walking Man Brewing
15 15 15
CAMPING The Resort at Skamania Coves Wind Mountain RV Park & Lodge
11 19
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
4
COFFEE | WINE SHOPS Robbie's Coffee House Whistle Stop Espresso & Deli
9 19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Skamania County Economic Development
45
FAIRS | FESTIVALS Skamania County Fair | Bluegrass Festival
6
FLORIST Liquid Sunshine
Skamania Lodge
50
Cascade Acupuncture Skamania Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Skyline Hospital
43 45 51
Martin’s Gorge Tours
16
Eastwind Laundry
27 10 11 11 13 11 19
MASSAGE Atlas Massage Bernadette Campbell Skamania Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
43 45 45
MUSEUMS Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
REAL ESTATE
13
RESTAURANTS | COFFEE BARS
Port of Skamania Windermere Glenn Taylor Real Estate Backwoods Brewing Company Big River Grill
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SKAMANIA COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES SPAS Skamania Lodge
LODGING Best Western Columbia River Inn Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge Rodeway Inn Skamania Lodge The Resort at Skamania Coves Wind Mountain RV Park & Lodge
18 9 21 9 13 9 15 15 19
Skamania County Parks Facilities & Recreation 6
LAUNDROMAT
20
Bungalow Bar & Grill Clark & Lewie's Locks Waterfront Grill Robbie's Coffee House Skamania Lodge Subway Thunder Island Brewing Company Walking Man Brewing Whistle Stop Espresso & Deli Member Listing
HIKING
PORT OFFICE
GOLF
27 19 27 27 19
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
19
GIFTS Tin Roof Rusted
A&J Select Market Home Valley Store Main Street Convenience Store Wind River Market Whistle Stop Espresso & Deli
8 44 5 15 52
13
STEVENSON Stevenson Business Association
36
WEDDING AND SPECIAL EVENT VENUES Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Gorge-ous Weddings at Wind Mt. Ranch Liquid Sunshine Skamania Lodge The Resort at Skamania Coves
8 2 13 19 13 11
WHITEWATER RAFTING River Drifters
32
WINERIES | TOURS AniChe Wine Cellars Martin’s Gorge Tours Maryhill Winery
16 16 17
ZIP LINE TOURS Skamania Lodge Skamania Lodge Zip Line Tour
13 3
HEALTH care so CLOSE and PERSONAL, it’s like you haven’t left HOME. Skyline is your community hospital offering advanced medical technology and quality specialty care, delivered with a personal touch. Our priority is you and your health!
Hospital Services
• Inpatient Care • Swing Bed Care • Surgical Services • Digital Radiology • Physical Therapy • Full-Service Laboratory • 24/7 Emergency Services
Specialty Clinics
• General Surgery • Cardiology • Neurology • Orthopedics • Pain Management • Podiatry • Travel Immunization
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 509-493-1101.
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