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Skamania County
Annual Guide to Skamania County and the Surrounding Area
2007
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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WELCOME
TO
SKAMANIA COUNTY
2007
marks the 25th anniversary of the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce and we are honored to
support the guide to Skamania County — a publication that will present the amazing opportunities to
be found in our region and unique communities. Visitors and residents alike discover and connect with the diverse
natural treasures that Skamania County has to offer.
Whether you are visiting for a family vacation, wedding, weekend escape, a round of golf or a week of meetings,
Skamania County provides activities in every season for all ages. Our outdoor recreation, community events and
attractions highlighted by friendly faces await you — hopeful to entice you to return again.
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania County is home to a myriad
of recreational opportunities. Enjoy selecting one, two or many of the activities described in this guide. We have
included our most popular attractions plus a few favorites to provide you with a wide variety of options.
Considering calling Skamania County home? Refer to our relocation section for important information on services,
schools, county and city government and other helpful facts. Skamania County is a fantastic place to raise a family,
retire in majestic beauty or operate a business. Our complete 2007 Chamber Member Directory is also a useful tool.
This guide will prove to be a helpful resource and one you can refer to time and time again.
Visit the Skamania County Chamber Office and Visitors Information Center located at 167 Second Avenue,
Highway 14 in Stevenson. We are pleased to assist you in customizing your experience in Skamania County by
providing maps, brochures, guides, even personal experiences — all with a smile! After 25 years of promoting
tourism and supporting the business environment of Skamania County, the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce
is thrilled about the prospect of another 25 years of welcoming people to this spectacular place we call home.
Thank you for selecting Skamania County as a destination — for two days, two weeks or a lifetime!
Casey Roeder
Executive Director
casey@skamania.org
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
800-989-9178, 509-427-8911
www.skamania.org, info@skamania.org
“Rich in Heritage ~ Surrounded by Beauty”
View from Dog Mountain
photo by Peter Marbach
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WELCOME
Skamania County
CONTENTS
Your annual guide to
Skamania County
and the surrounding area
TABLE OF
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Publisher
Skamania County Facts
Judy Bair
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Editor
Communities
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Judy Bair
WINTER
Winter view from Home Valley
photo by Wind Mt. Pete
Lodging
Jim Price
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Advertising Director
Dining
Judy Bair
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Design and Layout
Shopping
Judy Bair
Karen Annie Van Domelen
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Music, Theatre & History
Contributing
Photographers
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Skamania County Map
Judy Bair
Lowell Campen
Peter Marbach
Eric Odegard
Sikora Photography
Wind Mt. Pete
Wet Planet Whitewater
Joanna Grammon
Bonneville Dam
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About the cover:
SPRING
Fishing at the mouth of the
Wind River for spring Chinook
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Scenic Drives
Beacon Rock with Hamilton
Mountain in the background.
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Winter Activities
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SUMMER
Relaxing in the sun along
the Columbia River
Outdoor Recreation
Skamania County 2007
Volume I Issue 2
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Published by
Wind River Publishing
Stevenson, Washington
Hiking
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All Rights Reserved © 2007
Events Calendar
Chamber Members
For advertising and editorial
information call 509-427-7305
Email: judywrpub@earthlink.net
www.windriverpub.com
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Printed by Times Litho
Forest Grove, Oregon
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Advertisers Index
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Copy Editor
FALL
Brilliant colors of fall
in the Gorge
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Location
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
RAINFALL AMOUNTS BY COMMUNITY
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.
Climate
Skamania County enjoys a mild but variable climate
with rainfall and temperatures growing drier and
warmer as you travel from west to east.
(annual approximate rainfall in inches)
Community
Carson/Home Valley
Rainfall Amounts
80”
Month
Min
Mean
Max
Inches
Mill A/Cook/Willard
55”
January
24°
36°
49°
10.75
North Bonneville
70”
Skamania/Prindle
70”
March
33°
47°
63°
8.27
Stabler
99”
May
39°
59°
79°
2.49
Stevenson
80”
July
50°
69°
89°
.58
Underwood
47”
Sept
44°
62°
87°
2.82
Upper Washougal/Cape Horn/
Skye/Mt. Pleasant
56”
Nov
31°
43°
61°
17.68
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
PRECIPITATION
Skamania County Parks
community events & recreation
Facilities • Activities • Events
Skamania County Fair
and Timber Carnival
Public Pool and Climbing Wall
5 0 9 - 4 27 - 3 9 8 0
www.skamaniacountyparks.com
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Top Employers
Skamania Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resort/Conference Center
Skamania County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County Government
Stevenson-Carson School District . . . School System
Wilkins, Kaiser, Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . Lumber/Plywood
Carson Hot Springs Resort . . . . . . . . Resort/Golf Course
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort . . . . . . Resort/Spa
A & J Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grocery Store
Big River Grill/El Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . Restaurants
MFG Molded Fiberglass Company . . . . Manufacturing
High Cascade Veneer . . . . . . . . . . . . Veneer Plant
Skamania County PUD #1 . . . . . . . . Public Utility District
Taxes
The tax levy rate for Skamania County runs from
$7.10 to $12.26 per $1,000.00 of assessed value.
Properties in the State of Washington are valued at
100% of market value. In 2006, the total assessed
value for Skamania County was $931,188,698, with
approximately 7,800 taxable parcels. If you have any
questions regarding the valuations or tax rates in your
area please contact the Skamania County Assessor’s
Office at 509-427-3720.
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Stevenson, WA 98648
509-427-5681
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With over 44 years of experience, Skamania County Title Company works hard for each customer, with a return customer rate of 90%.
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Government Services
Skamania County
Auditor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assessor’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Community Events & Recreation . . . . .
Fire District, Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire District 5, Skamania . . . . . . . . . .
Fire District, Underwood . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire District, Washougal . . . . . . . . . . .
Road Department
Prindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Services, Stevenson . . . . . . . .
509-427-3730
509-427-3732
509-427-3720
509-427-3980
509-427-5013
509-427-4152
509-427-3654
360-837-3574
360-837-3211
509-427-3951
509-493-1709
509-427-3990
City of North Bonneville
City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-8182
Fire District, North Bonneville . . . . . . . 509-427-8182
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-4050
Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-5234
City of Stevenson
City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-5970
Fire District, Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-5970
(Please note that permits are required for outdoor burning.
Call Skamania County Public Works at 427-3910, or City
Hall in Stevenson, or North Bonneville for details.)
State of Washington
Department of Social Services . . . . . .
Drivers Licensing, White Salmon . . . . .
Washington State Patrol . . . . . . . . . . .
WorkSource - Job Service . . . . . . . . .
U.S. Government Offices
Columbia 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. Forest Service
Mt. Adams Ranger Station . . . . . . . . .
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509-427-5611
509-493-1131
360-260-6291
509-427-4464
509-493-3323
360-599-2025
509-493-1225
509-427-5051
509-427-8784
509-427-5532
360-835-8582
509-427-4281
509-395-3400
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Community Services
Banks
First Independent Bank, Stevenson . . . 509-427-5698
Riverview Community Bank, Stevenson 509-427-5603
Fraternal Organizations
American Legion Hall, Carson . . . . . . . 509-427-8989
Eagles Lodge, Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-5255
Friends of the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-4798
Skamania County Lions Club . . . . . . . . 509-427-7611
Stevenson Toastmasters . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-7126
Home School Center
Hamilton Learning Center
North Bonneville
. . . . . . . . . 509-427-4252
Libraries
Stevenson Community
Library . . . . 509-427-5471
North Bonneville Library
. . . . . . . . . 509-427-4439
Medical Services
Health Organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous
. . . . . . . . . 509-427-5548
Hamilton Park Senior
Apartments, North
Bonneville . . 509-427-0018
Mid-Columbia Family
Physicians . . 509-427-4212
Rock Cove Assisted Living
Center, Stevenson
. . . . . . . . . 509-427-7272
Skamania County Counseling
Center . . . . 509-427-3850
Skamania County Health
Department 509-427-3870
Skamania County Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault
. . . . . . . . . 509-427-4210
Skamania County Emergency
Services . . . 509-427-5065
Gorgeous Imaging
http://www.gorgeimage.com
Medical Services/Health Organizations (continued)
Skyline Hospital, White Salmon . . . . . . 509-493-1101
(from Stevenson) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-4083
Stevenson Dental Center . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-8605
Stevenson Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-4334
Wind River Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-8259
Newpaperss
Skamania County Pioneer . . . . . . . . . 509-427-8444
Columbian, Vancouver, WA . . . . . . . . . 360-694-2312
Oregonian, Portland, OR . . . . . . . . . . 509-427-8840
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FARMERS
70 SW Russell Ave.
PO Box 1151
Stevenson, WA 98648
PH: 509-427-5517
Toll free: 877-296-6233
jlanz@farmersagent.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
25 NE Second St.
Stevenson, WA 98648
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Community Information
COMMUNITY
POPULATION
•Upper
Washougal
•Skamania
•North
•Cape Horn
•Prindle Bonneville
•Skye
•Mt. Pleasant
2,500
500
Cape Horn
Skamania
Skye (K-5)
School
(360)
(K-8) (509)
INFORMATION
954-3600
427-8239
(Numbers listed are for
Mt. Pleasant Stevenson
schools located in
(K-7)
High School
individual communities.
Options are available in
(360)
(509)
neighboring areas.)
835-3371
427-5631
SCHOOL
•Stevenson
•Carson
•Home
Valley
•Stabler
•Mill A
•Cook
•Willard
•Underwood
741
1,315
2,150
1,050
300
1,385
Stevenson/
Carson
School
District
(K-12)
(509)
427-5674
Stevenson/
Carson
School
District
(K-12)
(509)
427-5674
Stevenson/
Carson
School
District
(K-12)
(509)
427-5674
Stevenson/
Carson
School
District
(K-12)
(509)
427-5674
Mill A
School (K-8)
White
(509)
Salmon
538-2522
School
Stevenson
District
High School (K-12) (509)
(509)
493-1500
427-5631
SERVICES
CABLE SERVICES
(Millennium also
provides Broadband
Internet Services)
City of
North
Bonneville
(509)
427-8182
Millennium
Digital
Media
(800)
829-2225
Millennium
Digital
Media
(800)
829-2225
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
Skamania
County
PUD #1
(509)
427-5126
RESIDENTIAL
GARBAGE
SERVICE
**
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
Skamania
County
Sanitary
Services
(509)
427-4122
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
EMBARQ*
(866)
228-1362
Gorge
Networks
(888)
508-2363
Saw.Net
(509)
427-4865
NW Natural
(800)
233-3111
City of North
Bonneville
(509)
427-8182
Avista
(800)
223-9165
City of
Stevenson
(509)
427-5970
City of North
Bonneville
(509)
427-8182
City of
Stevenson
(509)
427-5970
TELEPHONE
SERVICES (*)
AND
INTERNET
PROVIDERS
NATURAL GAS
SEWER
SERVICE
WATER
SERVICE
Skamania
County PUD
#1 (509)
427-5126 *
Skamania
County PUD
#1 (509)
427-5126
*** Home Valley residents, contact Home Valley Water District for water service: (509) 427-4447
** Recycling Center/Transfer Sites (including garbage disposal): Mt. Pleasant (360) 837-3329, Thurs-Sun, 10am-5pm;
Stevenson (509) 427-3926, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm; Underwood (509) 493-3313, Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
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Communities
Stevenson
Stevenson
Carson
East Point
On the north bank of the Columbia River lies the
historic community of Stevenson, Washington. A
scenic walk along the waterfront allows visitors to
enjoy a view of the Cascade Mountains and take in
the action on the river. East Point is a great spot to
view kiteboarders, and there is a boat dock along
with a picnic and day-use area. Downriver, next to
the Columbia Riverside Lodge, is Bob’s Beach, a
popular spot for windsurfers, with a grassy area for
a picnic on a warm summer day.
As Skamania County’s seat of government and
home to Skamania Lodge and Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center, Stevenson strives to keep visitors
busy with activities and events throughout the year.
With an award winning brew pub, art galleries,
antique shops, fine restaurants, distinctive clothing
and jewelry stores, along with a stylish coffee bar, one
can only delight in discovering this welcome respite
from the big city. Free public Wi-Fi can be found in the
downtown core, allowing travelers to surf the web at
many locations between the Columbia River beaches
and the Skamania County courthouse. Popular events
such as the Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival,
Brews, Blues and BBQ, Bluegrass Festival and the
Outrigger Canoe Races bring crowds to Stevenson
every year, providing fun for the whole family.
www.cityofstevenson.com
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Carson, Washington is the gateway to the Gifford
Pinchot National Forest, Old Man’s Pass and Mount St.
Helens. 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. This small unincorporated town is
also known for the Carson Mineral Hot Springs
Resort, an historical landmark since 1897, which
includes 28 rooms and mineral spring baths.
Currently scheduled to open in 2007, the resort will
feature a new 18-hole golf course and an additional
39 room hotel. Carson retains much of its history via
architecture as many of the original buildings are
still standing. Coffee shops, cafés and unique lodging
facilities are found in this sleepy little town, which is
the perfect “base” from which to experience the
many recreational opportunities found in the region.
www.chvs.org
Home Valley
Columbia River Fishing
Home Valley, Washington, is at the confluence of the
Columbia and Wind Rivers. Popular ball fields, picnic
area, sandy swimming beach and playground are all
found at the county park on the riverfront. Two RV
parks, a motel and mini-mart 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.
www.chvs.org
www.skamania.org
Summer on the Wind River
Mill A, Willard and Cook
Northwoods
Mill A and the neighboring communities of Willard
and Cook, Washington are located in the eastern side
of Skamania County. Quite rural and remote, these
are small, unincorporated communities so business
and housing growth is limited. Willard was home to
Broughton Lumber Flume, a nine-mile-long, 1000foot-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, Washington, is located just west (downstream)
of the mouth of the Little White Salmon River and is
home to the Little White Salmon National Fish
Hatchery. Mill A boasts a public school that houses 77
students, grades K-8.
Heading west along the Swift Reservoir on Forest
Road 90 in Skamania County, travelers will find the
tiny community of Northwoods, Washington. 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. The Eagle Cliff General Store is your stop for
gas, a broad range of goods, including beer and wine,
food and supplies, lodging, cross country ski rentals
and even a laundromat. Summertime in Northwoods
along Swift Reservoir offers many possibilities. 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.
Underwood
Skamania
Underwood, Washington is home to the Spring
Creek Fish Hatchery, located four miles west of the
Hood River/White Salmon toll bridge on State
Highway 14. Underwood is just downstream of the
White Salmon River, looking towards Mount Hood in
Oregon state located across the Columbia River. Many
residents of Underwood use the public facilities in
White Salmon, Washington and Hood River, Oregon,
although many are located in Skamania County.
Stabler
Franz Lake
Stabler, Washington is an unincorporated community
in Skamania County. 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. Stabler is also home to the Wind River
Canopy Crane, a research faciltiy that studies the old
growth forest ecosystem with an emphasis on the
forest canopy. www.chvs.org
photo by
Peter Marbach
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. Its system of streams and wetlands
provide habitat for breeding, migrating and wintering
waterfowl and other aquatic migratory birds and
raptors such as ospreys. Visitors may even get lucky
and spot a bald eagle hanging out at the wetlands.
www.skamania.org
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Bonneville Dam
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
and hiking are literally at your
doorstep. There are 10 lakes within
three miles, and five streams within
five miles of town, seasonally teeming
with salmon and steelhead. Several
hiking trails display historical and
scenic opportunities. North Bonneville has its own ninehole golf course. So bring your clubs! Find first class
lodging and relaxation in the luxury of the Bonneville
Hot Springs Resort and Spa. On the east side of town,
the mighty Bonneville Dam is a must-see attraction. The
Bradford Island Visitors Center is a five-level-facility,
offering amazing underwater views of migrating fish, a
large theater, and displays that explain the history and
workings of a hydropower plant. You can also watch fish
swim upstream from four fish ladders, one on the
Washington shore and three on the original project.
www.northbonnevlle.net
The 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. These rural areas have their
own public schools, Cape Horn/Skye K-5 and Mt.
Pleasant K-7. Great views of the Columbia River can
be seen from the Cape Horn pullout along Washington
State Highway 14.
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Neighboring Cascade Locks, Oregon is located
directly across the Columbia River from Stevenson,
Washington. A short trip across the Bridge of the Gods
takes you to this small community, which is home to
the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, the legendary
riverboat that offers a variety of cruises on the
Columbia River. This historic community has become a
premier sailing site and training ground for Olympic
sailboat racers due to the convenient launch site which
boasts a quick sail to the race course with excellent
spectator viewing. www.cascadelocks.net
Hot Springs Spa Escape
Relax and Renew Body and Mind. Naturally.
Steal away to the only destination resort spa in the Columbia
River Gorge. Soothe your senses and renew your spirit with a
relaxing soak in natural mineral hot spring water famed for it’s
power to heal and rejuvenate. This newly built resort is your
destination for romantic luxury, impeccable service, and
soothing relaxation.
Pamper yourself in our full-service 12,000 square foot
European-style spa with a hot stone massage, herbal body
wrap, hydrating facial or any of more than 40 luxurious
massages and body treatments.
• Mineral spring filled indoor and outdoor jetted
soaking pools and dry sauna.
• 25 meter indoor lap pool filled with natural
mineral hot spring water. Mineral aerobics, mineral
tone, arthritis relief workouts, private swim lessons
and family swim time offered.
Gift Card Å
Makes a great gift for friends or family.
Call for details.
• Romantic dining and regional specialties in the
Pacific Crest Dining Room .
• Just 45 minutes from Portland.
• 78 guest rooms and suites – all with private fresh
air balcony and many with spring filled private
hot tub.
BONNEVILLE HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA
Call today for reservations and free brochure plus special resort and spa packages.
866-459-1678
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VISIT
North Bonneville, Washington
www.northbonneville.net
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.
• Bonneville Hot Springs
Resort & Spa
• 7-miles of Walking/Biking Trails
• Outdoor Park Setting Available
for Large or Small Gatherings
• Family Oriented Community
• Beacon Rock 9-Hole Golf Course
• City Disc Golf Course
• Bonneville Dam & Fish Viewing
• Hiking at Beacon Rock
State Park
• Lewis & Clark
RV Park & Campground
Calendar of Events for 2007
March 31
Mad Hatters Tea Party
July 6 & 7
Gorge Days
Street Rod Cruise In
Power Tool Drag Races
October 13
Woodland Fairy Pumpkin Hunt
End of November
Winter Festival
Call or visit the
City of North Bonneville City Hall
Monday thru Friday
509-427-8182
214 CBD Mail PO Box 7
North Bonneville WA 98639
www.skamania.org
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Lodging
F
rom full service resorts to
quaint cozy cabins, Skamania
County and its neighbor Cascade
Locks offer the finest in lodging
facilities.
On the waterfront in Stevenson sits the Columbia
Gorge Riverside Lodge, which offers peaceful cabins
with the beach just a rock’s throw away. Conveniently
located and family-operated Econo Lodge is within
walking distance of downtown Stevenson.
Looking for a place to stay next to the best fishing in
the Pacific Northwest? Check out the warm and friendly
atmosphere at Wind Mountain Resort.
River Mist Lodge and Carson Ridge Bed and Breakfast
are two of the newest lodging facilities, offering first class
rooms with peaceful mountain surroundings and spectacular views.
Across the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks,
Oregon, the Best Western Columbia River Inn boasts an
Skamania Lodge
indoor swimming pool and meeting facilities, and dining
opportunities within walking distance.
If you are searching for the luxurious comfort of a full-service resort, Skamania Lodge and Bonneville Hot
Springs Resort and Spa both offer sophisticated spa services, dining rooms, gift shops and much more, not to
mention incredible views in a forested environment. Your choices are many when planning a visit to Skamania
County and the Columbia River Gorge.
(See ad for Skamania Lodge on pg 2 and Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa on page 18. More lodging options listed on pg 44.)
OPEN 24 HOURS
YEAR ROUND
Located in downtown Stevenson, Washington
Phone: 509-427-5628
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Wind Mountain Resort
RV & Tent Park
Motel Rooms & Mini-Mart
Prepare to be pampered
Relax & refresh your soul...
enjoy peaceful mountain views from
your own private & cozy cabin.
YOUR FISHING HEADQUARTERS!
Complete selection of tackle and bait for
salmon, steelhead & sturgeon fishing.
Fishing and Hunting Licenses Available
50561 Hwy 14, Home Valley WA
509-427-5152
Groceries Beer Propane
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Biscuits & more . . .
www.skamania.org
featuring—
gas fireplaces
luxury bedding
jetted tubs
special packages
1261 Wind River Rd.
Carson, WA 98610
509.427.7777
877.816.7908
www.carsonridgebnb.com
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Dining out
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Dining on the patio
at Sam Hill’s River Room
ining out while visiting small towns has its advantages. Short lines, for
one, and unique, family-owned establishments add an additional local
flavor to your adventure. Outdoor dining with spectacular views is an
added feature at several area restaurants, inviting you to enjoy mountain
and gorgeous Columbia River views. After a day of hiking, playing golf or
sightseeing, you will want to sit back and relax with a fine meal, a micro
brew, local wine or some nice coffee.
If seafood is your passion, the Crab Shack not only has fine seafood
and libations, but also provides a great deck on the riverfront for an
evening meal.
Across the river in Cascade Locks, Sam Hill’s River Room & Patio offers
seating on the deck and features its own fine dining Western BBQ menu.
Upstairs from Sam Hill’s is the Charburger, known for a wide variety of
choices for the whole family.
Breakfast burritos and authentic Mexican food are local favorites at
La Casa De Sabor in Stevenson, with the riverfront just one block away.
On your way to Mount St. Helens or Old Man’s Pass, stop by Wind
River Inn Café for a real down home meal.
A&J Select Market and Main Street Convenience Store not only offer
groceries and drinks, each also features a full service deli, for a quick
snack or a full picnic to take with you on your hike or scenic drive.
For fine dining, make sure to visit Skamania Lodge and the
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa, both offering extensive wine
lists featuring many of our local gorge wines.
For more restaurant choices see page 45. See ad for Crab Shack on back page,
Skamania Lodge on page 2, and Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa on page 18.
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Cafe
(509) 427-4000
Wind River
Highway
Carson, Washington
Open 8am-8pm
7 Days A Week
Serving
Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner
Sam Hill’s
River Room
& Patio
B e a u t i f u l
D I N I N G
GO WHERE
THE
LOCALS GO
Overlooking the Columbia River
Featuring:
Our own Western BBQ Menu
including —
Steaks • Seafood
Prime Rib • Sunday Brunch
For BREAKFAST and LUNCH Try The Charburger
Country Family Dining • Gift Shop
Open 5pm, 7 days a week! Call for Winter Hours.
located next to: Best Western Columbia River Inn
745 WaNaPa, Cascade Locks, OR (541) 374-8477
Located on the west end of Stevenson
Indoor and outdoor seating available
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GROCERIES
SNOW PARK &
TRAIL PERMITS
FISHING & HUNTING
LICENSES and
SUPPLIES
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OPEN 24 HOURS
HOT DELI
FRESH MADE
PIZZA & SUBS
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Take Out & Seating Available
No MSG/No Fillers/No Lard
All Fresh Ingredients Fresh Variety of Salsas
Featuring: Homemade Tamales & Tortas
Mon - Tues 7-3
Wed - Sat 7-7
Closed Sundays
Service Deli & Bakery
— during winter months —
Cakes & pies • sandwiches & wraps
hot food • fried & rotisserie chicken
Fresh meats, cheeses & prepared salads
— spring through fall —
(call for details)
509-427-5491
265 SW Second St / PO Box 789 • Stevenson, WA 98648
Open Sundays
Breakfast Burritos & Coffee
Mon - Sat 7-10am
Eastwind Laundry
NEW
COIN
OPERATED
LAUNDRY
MACHINES
located
next to
A&J
Select Market
www.skamania.org
Conveniently located
one block from the riverfront
230 1st Street
Stevenson, Washington
509-427-5423
Family Owned & Operated
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Shopping
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Antiques
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Art Gallery
Used books
Music Memorabilia
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hopping in downtown Stevenson is a chance for
true small town hospitality. Several, if not all, of the
shops are locally owned, offering a wonderful way for
the visitor or new resident to become acquainted with
the locals who are eager to greet them. You will be sure
to find that one-of-a-kind gift or souvenir while strolling
through the many unique and fashionable shops.
In a community so rich in beautiful scenery, history
and art, it makes perfect sense that Skamania County
is a hub for art enthusiasts. Gorge Us Dreams’ owners
Dave and Diane Karkosky, display their own art work of
pen and ink, photography and paintings amongst their
many gifts, antiques and home furnishings. River
House Art Gallery and Studio is also the home of local
watercolorist Marilyn Bolles, a well known artist in the
Columbia Gorge for 16 years. Artifice Studio features
watercolors by owner Denise Vance, as well as custom
jewelry and gifts. Lowell Campen of The Gorge Gallery
displays his scenic landscape photography along with
local artists’ paintings, copper art, pine needle baskets,
and pottery. On the east end of town you will find
Rivertown Antiques with endless treasures for the
antique lover. Owner Jim Price prides himself in finding
unique, one-of-a-kind country antiques at great prices.
Next door, Duck Soup Clothing and Gifts entices
shoppers with top-of-the line clothing and jewelry.
Flowers, balloons and an assortment of gifts are
found on the west end of town at Petal Pushers.
Need a break from all the shopping? There’s an
award-winning brewpub, a coffee bar, and fine dining
ranging from authentic Mexican to fresh local salmon,
all located downtown for your convenience. Enjoy
shopping and exploring in this small town in the heart
of the Columbia River Gorge.
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Downtown Stevenson
Unique new & old items!
Something for everyone
74 Russell, Stevenson, WA
509 427 2200
River House
ART GALLERY & STUDIO
MARILYN WOOD BOLLES Artist
113 NW Second St (Hwy 14) Stevenson 509-427-5930
www.skamania.org
The
Gorge
Petal Pushers
Gallery
For all your floral needs
Fresh Flowers
for all occasions:
Weddings
Funerals
Meetings
Birthdays
Banquets
Anniversaries
Located in the
Heart of the
Gorge in scenic
Stevenson,
WA.
We specialize in:
Custom Framing
Fine Arts
Photography &
Crafts
WE ALSO CARRY A UNIQUE ASSORTMENT
OF GIFTS AND BALLOONS.
Visit our gallery at:
66 Russell Ave. M-F
10-6 - Sat. 11-5 or on
the web at:
Plenty of parking!
138 NW Second Street
Stevenson, WA
thegorgegalleryonline.com
Duck Soup
* Custom
Jewelry &
Repair
* Unique
Gifts &
Accessories
for the Home
Ph. 509-4
427-0
0097
Rivertown Antiques
Clothing & Gifts
2 Dog Island
Cut-Loose
Jag Jeans
Habitat
Kleen
7 days a week
* Fine Art
194- B 2nd St.
Stevenson, WA
509-4
427-9
9514
Phone: 509-427-8600
ARTIFICE
STUDIO
Pandora,
Roxs &
La Vie Jewelry
Shoes
& much more
Mon-Sat, 10-6 — Sun, 12-5
Decor Items
Collectibles
Furniture
Glassware
Tools
and many
one-o
of-aa-k
kind
items
UNIQUE ANTIQUES AT COUNTRY PRICES!
350 Hwy 14 • Stevenson, Washington
(next to Duck Soup)
350 SW Hwy 14 x Stevenson, WA
Open 9-5, Wed-Sat • 10-4, Sun • Closed Mon & Tues
located next to Rivertown Antiques
(509) 427-7077
509.427.5136
www.skamania.org
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Music, Theater, Dance, Art, History . . .
Experience it all
in Skamania County
T
heater and dance audiences are pleased to be able to
choose from many year-round performances in
Skamania County. Skamania Performing Arts Foundation
provides a rich cultural experience for the community,
blending theater, music, dance and art into exceptional
performances. “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Annie” and "Pirates
of Penzance" are favorites from past years. Summer of
2007 will feature the musical “Oliver!,” along with a
new Guest Artist Series featuring string ensembles,
international acts and more at Skamania Lodge
amphitheater and Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
Museum. Dancemania offers dance classes for all ages
in addition to theater workshops. The annual dance recital
is held in May, with workshops available in the summer.
If live music is
photo by your
passion,
Joanna Grammon Skamania County
boasts the finest in
music
festivals
throughout
the
summer months.
Stevenson’s Blues,
Brews and BBQ,
Hoptoberfest and
Bluegrass Festival
bring crowds to the
Columbia
River
waterfront
each
summer for food, spirits, music and an abundance of
family fun. On the Fourth of July, the Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center Museum hosts the Red Wines and
Blues and Art, Too. It’s an extravaganza that serves up an
eclectic evening of food, art, wine, music and fireworks.
When you visit the Columbia Gorge Interpretive
Center Museum, you are able to visualize and participate
in the bountiful life of the Columbia River Gorge. The
museum is dedicated to preserving, exhibiting and
interpreting the cultural and natural history of the
Gorge. Don’t miss The DeGroote Family Trust Theatre,
which features a 12-minute program recreating the
cataclysmic formation of the Gorge.
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For information on cultural events for 2007,
see the calendar on pages 40 - 41.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 509-427-8911.
For up-to-date details on events, go to the web:
www.skamaniaarts.org. / www.cityofstevenson.com
www.skamania.org / www.columbiagorge.org
THE
COLUMBIA GORGE
INTERPRETIVE
CENTER MUSEUM
13,000 years of cultural
and natural history!
OPEN
EVERY
DAY
Except
New Year’s
Thanksgiving
& Christmas
HOURS
10am-5pm
990 SW Rock
Creek Drive
PO Box 396
Stevenson, WA
98648
509 427 8211
800 991 2338
®
info@columbiagorge.org
www.columbiagorge.org
www.skamania.org
Where is the Gorge?
E
very 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.
Up to 4,000 feet deep, the Columbia River Gorge stretches for more
than 80 miles as the Columbia River winds westward through the Cascade
Range, forming the boundary between the State of Washington to the
north and Oregon to the south. The Columbia River basin is North
America’s fourth largest, draining about 250,000 square miles and extending
throughout the Pacific Northwest and into Canada. There are more than
250 reservoirs and some 150 hydroelectric projects in the basin, including
18 mainstem dams on the Columbia River and its main tributary, the
Snake River.
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. The Gorge also contains
the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the
Pacific Northwest, with more than 75 on the
Oregon side of the Gorge alone. Many are
along the Columbia River Highway, including
the notable Multnomah Falls, which, at 620
feet, is often claimed to be the second tallest
year-round waterfall in the United States. A
visit to the area is not complete without exploring
one of the many breathtaking waterfalls. For a
list of waterfalls in Skamania County log on to
www.skamania.org.
‘
You can spend years exploring
all that the Columbia River Gorge
has to offer, from recreation
to community history and
natural wonders.
‘
In 1986 a group of hikers and outdoor
enthusiasts organized a campaign to preserve
the Columbia River Gorge’s scenic beauty by
successfully encouraging Congress to pass the
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Act. The purpose of the act is to protect and
provide for the enhancement of the scenic,
cultural, recreational and natural resources of
the Gorge, and to protect and support the
economy of the Gorge by encouraging growth
to occur in existing areas and by allowing
future economic development outside these
areas if it is compatible with Gorge resources.
www.skamania.org
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GIFFORD PINCHOT
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Mt. Adams
ocated in Southwest Washington, Skamania County covers more than 1,000,000
acres of spectacular, diverse country. Eighty percent of Skamania County is home to
the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The county’s southern border is defined by the
Columbia River and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The northern
territory is dominated by Mount St. Helens in the west, and the base of Mt. Adams
to the east.
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers an array of recreational opportunities;
hiking, mountain biking, hunting, camping, fishing, mushroom and berry picking, winter
recreation and more. Within the forest lie Trapper Creek and Indian Heaven
Wilderness, the Pacific Crest Trail, lakes, waterfalls and mountain rivers.
Trapper Creek Wilderness is 6,050 acres of forested solitude. The lower elevations
of the wilderness area are characterized by stands of old growth Douglas fir, with fireregenerated second growth Douglas fir at higher levels. Huckleberry fields can be
found at higher elevations near Observation Peak.
Indian Heaven Wilderness totals some 16,000 acres near Mt. Adams, with numerous
meadows, forested areas and more than 150 lakes. Many of the lakes are stocked with
trout for anglers. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT), which stretches from
Mexico to Canada, crosses Indian Heaven Wilderness (running south to north) for 16.4
miles, with several side trails providing access to larger lakes.
Mt. Adams rises to 12,326 feet and is the second highest peak in Washington State
after Mt. Rainer. Mt Adams is in a remote wilderness area 35 miles east of Mount St.
Helens.
Mount St. Helens stood 9,677 feet before the May 18, 1980 eruption that blew
2,000 feet off the top of the volcano, reducing the elevation to 8,364 feet. The debris
and ash flows that followed caused extensive damage to local communities and
downed thousands of acres of forest. Winds reached 670 miles per hour and carried
temperatures of 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Fifty-seven people were killed. 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.
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NORTHWEST
LAND
MANAGEMENT
Camping in the
Gifford Pinchot
National Forest
for reservations call
877-444-6777
www.reserveusa.com
additional information
800-959-6956
www.clm-services.com
Northwest Land
Management
is an equal opportunity
provider operating under a
USDA Forest Service permit.
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fores t
Mount St. Helens offers visitors
the opportunity to explore one of
the world’s youngest and most
dynamic landscapes. From central
Skamania County, the quickest
way to see Mount St. Helens is via
the Carson route: follow Hwy. 14
to Carson, then head north on
Hwy. 30 (Wind River Highway).
Just beyond the Carson National
Fish Hatchery turn right, and
continue to Old Man’s Pass. A few
miles past the pass, turn left at the
51 Rd./Curly Creek junction. The
McClellan Viewpoint, which is
about 30 to 45 minutes from
Carson, provides a distant but
outstanding view of the mountain.
The closest southeastern view
of Mount St. Helens and the
devastated area is from Windy
Ridge, which is also accessible
by the northern route past
Carson and beyond McClellan
Viewpoint to the 90 Rd.
Locals and visitors alike agree
that Mount St. Helens is a mustsee destination in Skamania
County.
Detailed maps and brochures
are available from the Skamania
County Chamber of Commerce at
509-427-8911 or 800-989-9178.
The website address for Gifford
Pinchot
National
Forest
is
www.fs.fed.us/gpnf
Mount St. Helens website is
www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm
Mount St. Helens Eruption 1980
Photo by Lowell Campen - The Gorge Gallery
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Monument Headquarters (360) 449-7800
Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center (360) 274-2114
Johnston Ridge Observatory (360) 274-2140
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center (360) 274-0962
Forest Headquarters (360) 891-5000
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District (360) 497-1100
Mt. Adams Ranger District (509) 395-3400
McClellan Viewpoint
www.skamania.org
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SCENIC
drives
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o you want to see some
sights but stay close to the
car? By using a combination of
Highway 14 West Loop
Running beside the Columbia River through the
entire county, State Route 14 is a Scenic Byway known
as the Lewis and Clark Trail. Although it stretches from
the Idaho border to the Pacific Ocean, the route’s 47mile 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.
Starting your trip from Stevenson, Washington, you
will head west passing the Historical Marker Ashes
Lake on your right. On your left you will see the Bridge
of the Gods. The bridge plays a major role in the Pacific
Crest Trail by linking Oregon and Washington states.
Continue west on Hwy 14 and visit the National Historic
Landmark, Bonneville Lock and
Dam (MP 40).
Hamilton Island and Fort Cascades Historic Site are
both located on the south side on the Columbia River
with Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa to the
north. The City of North Bonneville is a good rest stop
offering gas and a convenience store. The town offers
a park like setting with 10 miles of walking/biking
trails.
Located three miles west of Bonneville Lock and
Dam, make sure to stop at Beacon Rock (MP 35) which
is the exposed core of an ancient volcano standing
more than 800 feet above the mighty Columbia
River. The rock is the largest geologic formation of its
kind in the nation. Hike to the top for an impressive
view where you can see for hundreds of miles in all
directions. Beacon Rock State Park offers camping,
picnicking and hiking.
Continue on Highway 14 and you will find the small
community of Skamania which is home to the historical
Skamania General Store offering gas, food, snacks,
maps and friendly locals. Located west of
Skamania, Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a
true wildlife sanctuary where wildlife and plants
remain undisturbed by human activity. St. Cloud
Day Use Area is located at MP 30 for a rest stop and
picnic. Continue and turn right on State Rd. 140
near Prindle. SR 140 will turn into Washougal River
Road where you will approach the Skamania
Steelhead Fish Hatchery. Farther up the road, you
can visit the Washougal Salmon Hatchery. Dougan
Creek Campground is a good stop for a rest, maybe
a picnic and a view of Dougan Falls.
You will have to back track towards the Skamania
Steelhead Fish Hatchery to turn onto Salmon Falls
Road which will lead you back to Hwy. 14. Once you
hit Hwy. 14 you will head east back to Stevenson or
west to Washougal or Vancouver.
state, county and Forest Service roads,
one can enjoy the awesome and beautiful
scenery found in Skamania County and the
Columbia River Gorge. For a better look at
the region and surrounding countryside,
try one of the following driving tours.
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NOTE: BEFORE LEAVING ON YOUR
SCENIC DRIVE, IT IS ADVISED TO STOP
BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OR LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE
FOR A MAP TO ASSIST YOU
IN YOUR ADVENTURE!
Columbia River Gorge/Wineries
With 19 tasting rooms and wineries, one cider
house, and more in the works, the Columbia River
Gorge is a great place to spend a day to visit the
many wineries, offering a scenic drive tour in itself.
For more details about the many wineries go to
www.columbiagorgewine.com.
A great way to see the central and eastern
Columbia Gorge is to travel east from Stevenson
on Hwy 14. You will pass Wind Mt. and Dog Mt.
before approaching Drano Lake, a popular fishing
lake for salmon and steelhead. The Spring Creek
National Fish Hatchery is located on Hwy 14 just
after completing your drive through the many tunnels.
Not only can you learn about the local salmon, the
entrance to the hatchery also offers great close up
views of windsurfers.
Bingen, Washington is your first town with full services
boasting a first class pizzeria, two wineries and a cider
house. You can take a side trip and venture up the hill
to White Salmon, home to three more wineries.
Back on Hwy 14, you will pass the small town of
Wishram which boasts a riverfront winery with spectacular
scenery. Continue on Hwy 14, passing through the
small town of Lyle which is home to two wineries. To
reach Maryhill Winery, continue 14 miles past the town
of Lyle along Hwy 14. Open since 2003, Maryhill Winery
proudly presents a 4,000 seat amphitheater, picnicking
on a spacious and scenic covered arbor, a self-service
deli and award-winning wines. Check out their website
at: www.maryhillwinery.com.
You can also visit Maryhill Museum and Maryhill
State Park. The full-scale partial replica of England’s
famous Stonehenge is one mile from the state park.
Cross the bridge to Oregon and head west on I-84
where you can stop in The Dalles where there are three
wineries. The small town of Mosier boasts two wineries
Big Lava Bed Drive
There are many wonderful loop drives throughout
the area, but one which will give you a real feel for the
back country is called the Big Lava Bed Drive.
You can start at either end, but we will take you
from Carson. Go north on Wind River Highway
through Carson to the junction of Hemlock Road in
Stabler. Continue north on Wind River Highway and
take the next road to the right, Warren Gap Road.
This is a gravel road, and it connects with the paved,
but single lane Panther Creek Road (also known as
the 65 Road on some maps). Make a left on Panther
Creek Road and stay on the main track until you reach
what is unofficially known as “four corners.” This is a
symmetrical cross roads of four gravel roads. Take the
road to the right, marked on the map as the 60 Road.
This road will take you to Goose Lake over the Pacific
Crest Trail and along the top of the Big Lava Bed.
If you should find an irresistible desire to go exploring
in the Big Lava Bed, we recommend that you use the
and don’t forget to look for Mt. Hood as you stop by
Hood River, Oregon which offers six wineries.
You finish your loop by traveling on I-84 west and
taking the Cascade Locks exit and then crossing the
Bridge of the Gods, bringing you back to Stevenson,
Washington.
Pacific Crest Trail to do so, staying on the trail. The Big
Lava Bed has proven, over the years, to be a navigation
hazard for most folks. Some say it’s haunted and others
maintain that there is a magnetic disturbance, which
whacks out GPS units and compasses. For sure, there is no
cell service and some of the terrain is like a leg breaking
moonscape. It is very interesting and safely seen from
the trail.
Back to your car, after you stop for a spell at Goose
Lake, take the next main track to the south, or the 66
Road, sometimes also known as the South Prairie
Road. This road follows the eastern edge of the Big
Lava Bed, and in autumn, is one of the most brilliant
fall color drives. When you come to an intersection with
Oklahoma Road, make a right turn and head into
Willard. From Willard, you can return to the Columbia
River by going through Mill-A (a right turn), or by turning
left on Underwood Road and going along the high ridge
above the Columbia River and dropping down to the
mouth of the White Salmon River. Either way is scenic.
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Winter
Activities
W
inter recreation in
Skamania County is one
of the Columbia Gorge’s
best-kept secrets.
Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing can all be readily
accessed at local snow parks. For the more
adventuresome, back-country skiing on the flanks
of Mount St. Helens and Mt. Adams challenge
even the hardiest of mountaineers.
The Wind River Sports Area, only 30 minutes
north of Carson, provides groomed snowmobile
and cross country trails covering beautiful terrain
with views of the Cascade Mountain range. The
Old Man’s Pass area offers some of the best hills
around for family friendly tubing, sledding and
tobogganing. When the snow level drops to the
2,000-foot level, visitors can take a drive to
Government Mineral Springs for snow touring in
the Trapper Creek Wilderness. Mineral water
from “Iron Mike” makes it a popular watering
hole for thirsty adventurers. Atkisson Sno-Park
is located near Mt. Adams, not far from the
community of Trout Lake in the eastern part of
Skamania County.
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www.skamania.org
Sno-Park permits are required and available at
local stores and the Chamber of Commerce. The
Outdoor Toy Store in Carson rents snowmobiles
and is located directly on the Wind River Highway,
on the way to the Wind River Sports Area.
If downhill skiing is your passion, Mt. Hood in
Oregon offers four resorts to choose from. When
road conditions are good, the drive from
Stevenson is just over an hour.
Keep in mind that when the weather along the
river is mild, there can be a winter wonderland just
30 miles away. Always be prepared by carrying tire
chains, extra clothing, food and water.
When the snow melts, the following areas are
popular for summer hiking and mountain biking,
as well as popular back-road touring for motorist
and motorcyclist. The roads lead to berry and
mushroom picking, waterfalls and volcanic
mountain peaks.
GETTING THERE:
Mt. Adams Winter Recreation Area:
Access Mt. Adams Sno-Parks via Highway
141, north off of Highway 14, fourteen miles
from Stevenson. To reach Atkisson SnoPark, 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
Sno-Park is 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.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
The beauty and serenity of the Columbia River and its tributaries
is enjoyed by many outdoor enthusiasts
Rafting and Kayaking
One of the best ways to
experience the incredible
scenery of the Columbia
River Gorge is by taking a
whitewater trip through one
of the area’s spectacular
river canyons. Numerous
creeks and rivers flow off
Mt. Adams toward the
Columbia River, providing a
variety of whitewater trips
through
remote
river
canyons accessible only by
boat. Wet Planet Whitewater
offers kayaking lessons in
addition to guided rafting
trips. See ad on opposite
page and a listing for other
rafting guides on page 45.
Kiteboarding
Water Skiing/Flat Water Kayaking
When the wind stops blowing on the river, the calm
waters offer a peaceful getaway for kayakers and water
skiers.
Jet Skiing/Tubing
Jet skiing has become
quite popular at East Point
in Stevenson. This newly
remodeled family friendly
day-use area features a picnic
area, boat dock and restroom
facilities.
Mushrooming
From morells to chanterelles, Skamania County has a
bunch. Be sure to take an experienced mushroomer with
you when you go.
photo courtesy of Wet Planet
Whitewater & Kayaking
One of the most interesting spectator sports since
chariot races, Stevenson, Washington is home to one of
the most popular kiteboarding sites in the Gorge. Watch
the kiteboarders launch 20, 30, 40 feet into the air at
Stevenson’s Kite Beach on the east end of town.
Windsurfing
The Gorge is the windsurfing capital of the world. Did
you know you’ll find the most famous windsurfing site plus
a few more user friendly launches in Skamania County,
Washington? The most famous
site, at Spring Creek Fish
Hatchery, known to “boardheads” as “The Hatchery,” is on
Hwy. 14 only four miles west of
the Hood River Bridge. Sailors
can also launch from Home
Valley Park, and at several
spots along the Stevenson
waterfront, including Bob’s
Beach, East Point and the Boat
Ramp.
Windsurfing lessons and
rentals are available in Hood
River, Oregon.
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Berry Picking
Welcome to some of the best
berry picking country in the
Northwest! In late August or early
September, family huckleberry
picking is popular at numerous
places throughout the Gifford
Pinchot National Forest. Each
harvester is allowed three gallons
of huckleberries free of charge
per year.
For more details about mushrooming or berry
picking, contact the Gifford Pinchot National
Forest at 360-891-5001 or the Skamania County
Chamber of Commerce at 800-989-9178 for a
free brochure.
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Golf
Biking
Rock Climbing
Boat Tours
Take advantage of golfing amongst some of the most
beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Beacon Rock
Golf Course and Skamania Lodge both feature 18-hole
courses, putting greens, pro shops and restaurants. In
2007, Carson Mineral Hot Springs Resort will be opening
a new 18-hole golf course. See ad for Skamania Lodge
on page 2.
Beacon Rock boasts excellent opportunities for rock
climbing, except where it interferes with nesting raptors,
primarily on the south face.
The presence of a falcon nest
requires that the south face
be closed to technical rock
activity annually, February 1
to July 15.
Beacon Rock
Golf Course
PLAY NINE HOLES FOR
AS LITTLE AS $10!
Enjoy our Grill Menu featuring
the Famous Beacon Burger,
Deli Sandwiches, Daily Specials
& Breakfast served all day.
509 427 5730
800 428 5730
www.beaconrockgolf.com
Spelunking
Ape Cave
With more than 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
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, (360) 247-3900.
Winter Fun
Rental Clubs Available • Wi-FFi
FUN, FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE GOLF
IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
located at MP 37 WA Hwy 14
5 mi. west of The Bridge of the Gods
2 mi. east of Beacon Rock State Park
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Skamania County has
some of the finest sno-parks
and cross country skiing in
the Pacific Northwest. For
winter recreation activities
see pages 28-29.
The City of North Bonneville has more than 12 miles of
relatively flat paved biking trails that wind throughout the
town. There are several mountain bike trails in the Gifford
Pinchot National Forest. For a list of favorite rides and
information visit the Skamania County Chamber of
Commerce
office
or
check
their
website:
www.skamania.org
Experience the natural and scenic wonders of the
Columbia River Gorge aboard a luxurious riverboat, an
old-fashioned sternwheeler, or a high-speed jet boat.
Scenic rides, dinner cruises, thrill rides, and interpretive
tours are all offered by Columbia River Adventures.
Camping
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
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 35-39 for featured popular
hiking trails.
Bird Watching
Skamania County is home to a vast number of birds
and waterfowl. Tundra swans, Canada geese, pileated
woodpeckers, peregrine falcons, bald eagles and ospreys
are just a few of the many that can be seen at various
lakes, ponds and forests. For a birding map or more
information, stop by the Skamania County Chamber of
Commerce.
www.skamania.org
On top of Mount St. Helens
Photo by Peter Marbach
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NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES
Carson National Fish Hatchery
Since 1960, hatchery production has helped spring
Chinook population recover in the Columbia River.
Today Carson releases more than two million smolts
(young salmon) annually. The best time to visit is
May-August to view adult salmon returning up the
ladder. Located 14 miles north of Carson on Hwy 30.
Ph. 509-427-5905 www.fws.gov/gorgefish/carson
Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery
The Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery raises more
than 15 million Tule Fall Chinook salmon annually.
Adult Tule Fall Chinook salmon return in September
and visitors can watch the fish being spawned in midto late September. Located 16 miles east of Stevenson
on Hwy 14. 509-427-1730
www.fws.gov/gorgefish/springcreek
Little White Salmon Fish Hatchery
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. There are five public boat
launches on the Columbia with two recently remodeled.
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.
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An underwater viewing area and wildlife viewing
opportunities at the hatchery make this a favorite for
visitors year round. Chinook and coho can be seen
spawning in the river below the hatchery, particularly
in the 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
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HIKING
Each year visitors make their way to Skamania
County to take in its stunning beauty of the lush fir forest,
ribbon-like waterfalls and magnificent mountains.
History comes alive as you follow the footsteps of Lewis
and Clark on the historic trails they once explored.
Explore wilderness in a volcanic landscape near Mount
St. Helens. Hop on the 2,655-mile Pacific Crest Trail,
which serpentines from Mexico to Canada, and marvel at
the old growth forest. Add to that an abundance of trails
that lead to higher elevations offering panoramic views of
the Columbia River Gorge.
Hiking in Skamania County and the surrounding area is
one reason so many locals have chosen to make this wide
and beautiful territory their home. The following pages are
designed to show you, the first time visitor, veteran traveler,
or county resident, just a few of the hikes Skamania
County has to offer. Remember these are only a few of the
hundreds out there. Below are listed websites and phone
numbers to help plan your hiking experience in some of
the most spectacular scenery in America.
www.skamania.org
509-427-8911/800-989-9178
Mount St. Helens National Monument
ww.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm
360-449-7800
www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/trails
360-891-5000
Mt. Adams Ranger Station
ww.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
Guide to Hiking Levels
Easiest: Level to gently rolling terrain and incline. Easy
hiking. Requires limited skill and has minimal physical
challenges.
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.
TOP TEN ESSENTIALS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Map and Compass
Sun Protection
Extra Clothing
Extra Water
Head Lamp/Flashlight
Matches or Fire Starter
Pocket Knife
First Aid Supplies
Extra Food
Emergency Shelter
Note: Changing weather conditions can affect the hiking levels for trails.
DON’T FORGET! A NORTHWEST PASS PERMIT IS NEEDED FOR MOST
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE SCENIC AREA & FOREST SERVICE TRAILS AND FEE SITES.
Permits can be purchased at local convenient stores and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Lewis River Trail #31
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 Lewis River Campground,
it 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.
Roundtrip: 3.5 miles
Approximately 40 miles north
of Carson, Washington
Level: Easy to More Difficult
Driving Directions: Follow the Wind River
Highway (Hwy 30) north of Carson,
Washington. Continue up and over Old
Man’s 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.
photo by Erik R. Odegard
www.pbase.com/erikodegard
Pacific Crest Trail
Thornton Munger Natural
Research Area
Old-Growth Forest
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
The Pacific Crest Trail is widely known and with views overlooking the former Wind
begins in Canada following the Cascade Mountain River Nursery and Wind River canyon area.
Range south to the deserts of Mexico. It is 2,665
Roundtrip: 4 miles
miles long. There are different access points that
Approximately 12 miles north
join the Pacific
of Carson, Washington
Crest Trail in
Skamania County
with
different
Driving Directions: Follow the Wind River
levels of hiking
Highway (Hwy 30) north through Carson,
conditions. One
turn left at the Stabler Store on Hemlock Rd.
particular
hike
Just past the Wind River Work Center, turn
along the Pacific
right and proceed up the road about 1½
Crest Trail is in
miles, the trailhead begins on the left side by
the
Thornton
crossing a wooden foot bridge. There is no
Munger Natural
sign, so look for the small turnout and bridge
Research Area,
on your left on Trout Creek.
located in the
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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 50to 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
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, Mt.
Adams and Mt. Hood. The trail is somewhat
challenging as it gains 2,400 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
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. Mileage 4.0
Approximately 18 miles
from Carson, Washington
Driving Directions: Travel north to Carson
on the Wind River Highway 30 to mile post
15. Turn right onto Forest Rd. 3062, turn
right on Rd. 057 and continue ¼ mile to the
trailhead. Plenty of parking available.
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.
from Stevenson, Washington
Level: Most Difficult
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.
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Strawberry Island
River & Mountain Views
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.
Level: Easy
photo courtesy of Bonneville Dam
Strawberry Island’s 4-mile wildlife walk offers
family-friendly, flat-terrain hiking. The island
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
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
Driving Directions: Travel to North
Bonneville, Washington, 8 miles west on
Highway 14 from the Bridge of the Gods.
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.
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.
Level: Easy
Driving Directions: Travel 8 miles west on
Highway 14 towards the Bonneville Dam and
North Bonneville. Just west of the Bonneville
Dam, turn left on Dam Access Road and
follow the road west to the trail head.
photos courtesy of Bonneville Dam
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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 the 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.
Level: More Difficult to Most Difficult
State Park Permits Required (available on site)
Driving Directions:
Drive west on
Highway 14 towards North Bonneville to
Beacon Rock State Park. Turn right and
drive to parking area on your right.
Trailhead located behind the restrooms.
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,
Beacon Rock is a well known landmark that is the view of the Columbia River and the gorge is
recommended for first time visitors to the breathtaking. It is a quiet and yet exhilarating
Gorge. Beacon Rock is the core of an extinct experience to stand on the summit with the
volcano. Henry J. Biddle, an early owner of the ever-present Columbia winds sweeping around
rock, finished the original trail in 1918. The plug you. The trail is open year-round and is maintained
is 848 feet high with handrails lining most of by the State Park.
Beacon Rock
Short Hike/View
Level: More Difficult
State Park Permits Required (available on site)
Driving Directions:
Drive west on
Highway 14 towards North Bonneville to
Beacon Rock State Park. Parking and rock on
the left side of the highway, you can’t miss it!
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2007 SKAMANIA COUNTY EVENTS SCHEDULE
— FEBRUARY —
February 17-18 WinterFest
Oldman Pass Snow Park north of
Carson. Sponsored by Skamania County
Community Events & Recreation
509-427-3980, parks@co.skamania.wa.us
— MARCH —
March 2-4 New Director’s Series,
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap”
Skamania Performing Arts Foundation
performance at Rock Creek Center,
Stevenson. www.skamaniaarts.org
509-427-7047
March 9-11 New Director’s Series,
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap”
509-427-7047
March 10 Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center Museum, 15th
Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
Catered by Skamania Lodge, proceeds
benefit the Museum. Over 100 items
auctioned. 6-10pm at the museum in
Stevenson. www.columbiagorge.org
509-427-8211 or 800-991-2338
March 15-17 Friends of the Library
Annual Book Sale
Stevenson Community Library
509-427-5471
March 30 - April 1 Boer Goat Show
Skamania County Fairgrounds,
Stevenson. 509-427-3980
parks@co.skamania.wa.us
March 31 Mad Hatter Tea Party
Join Alice in Wonderland characters in a
variety of activities culminating with the
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Bonneville Hot
Springs Resort. Prizes and surprises for
all ages. Sponsored by North Bonneville
Business & Community Association.
509-427-0029
— APRIL —
April 6-8 Columbia Gorge
Sportsmen’s Show
First annual event of its kind to showcase
the Gorge’s nationally known beauty
and recreational opportunities.
Skamania County Fairgrounds.
Sponsored by Cascade Sportsman Club
and Skamania County Community
Events & Recreation. 509-427-3980
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April 20-22 PNWPA Poultry Show
Stevenson. 509-427-3980
April 29 Skamania Scramble Golf
Tournament
18 holes at Skamania Lodge Golf
Course, Stevenson. 800-293-0418
— MAY —
May 5 Salmon Derby
Prizes to top three winners and more!
Sponsored by Carson Home Valley
Stabler Business Association.
800-989-9178
May 16 Skamania Charity
Tournament
18-hole golf tournament benefits local
charities including Skamania County
Food Bank, Skamania/Klickitat United
Way and Relay for Life. 800-293-0418
May 19-20 Health Expo
Stevenson. 509-427-3980
May 20 Guest Artist Series,
Quartet from Portland Baroque Orchestra.
Harpsichord, violin, and cello.
Performance at Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Museum.
www.skamaniaarts.org, 509-427-7047
May 31 Concert in the Street
Annual performance by Stevenson High
School Band on Highway 14 in downtown
Stevenson. 6:30pm. Directed by Mark
McCormick. 800-989-9178
— JUNE —
June 17 Guest Artist Series,
String Quartet Kairos.
Performance at Skamania Lodge.
June 23 14th Annual Brews, Blues
and Barbecues
Microbrews and wines from the Pacific
Northwest, food and music. Waterfront
Park in Stevenson, on the banks of the
Columbia River. www.cityofstevenson.com
509-427-8911 or 800-989-9178
June 24 Carson National Fish
Hatchery Open House
9am-1pm. 509-427-5905
June 24 Cowboy Breakfast
Annual Cowboy Breakfast at Camp
Howe in Hemlock. 8am-1pm.
509-427-3930 or 509-427-5991
www.skamania.org
— JULY —
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
July 4 Celebration at Rock Creek Park
Old fashioned 4th of July in Rock Creek
Park. Skamania County Community
Events & Recreation. 509-427-3980
July 4 Red, Wine and Blues & Art Too!
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
Museum. Blues and jazz from local
Northwest performers. Wine tasting
from Gorge wineries. 800-991-2338 or
509-427-8211, www.columbiagorge.org
July 6-7 Gorge Days
Picnic, games, community-wide garage
sale and car show. City Park in North
Bonneville. Sponsored by North
Bonneville Business & Community
Association. 509-427-0029
July 11, July 18, July 25
Skamania Folk Festival Concert Series
Folk musicians on Wednesday evenings
during the summer at Skamania County
Fairgrounds. Call Skamania County
Community Events & Recreation
509-427-3980
www.skamaniafolkfestival.com
July 13-15 Sternwheeler Days
Annual summer celebration including
arts and crafts vendors, food, beverages,
music, parade and Sternwheeler rides in
Cascade Locks, Oregon. 541-374-8619
July 13-15 Gorge Outrigger Races
Outrigger Canoe racers paddle the
Columbia River and compete for prizes.
Call Waterwalker at 509-427-2727.
July 15 Guest Artist Series,
Skamania Performing Arts
Foundation “Show Brazil!”
Brazilian guitar music, percussionist and
dance. Performance at Skamania Lodge.
July 20-22 Bridge of the Gods
Kiteboarding Festival
Freestyle format kiteboarding, trick clinic,
downwind race, mini-music festival,
food on the Stevenson waterfront.
www.DaBridge.us
July 21 Columbia Gorge
“Relay for Life”
Annual fundraiser for American Cancer
Society. Call Tammara at Skamania
Lodge to join their team.
509-427-2513
2007 SKAMANIA COUNTY EVENTS SCHEDULE
July 22 Western Family BBQ
Community barbecue at Home Valley
Park with live music, food, beverages
and games. Sponsored by Carson Home
Valley Stabler Association. 800-989-9178
September 1 Show N’Shine
11th Annual Car Show at Columbia
Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in
Stevenson. www.columbiagorge.org
509-427-8211 or 800-991-2338
July 27-29 Adventure Bluegrass
Festival Columbia Gorge
Annual bluegrass festival at Skamania
County Fairgrounds in Stevenson.
Concerts, workshops, contests.
509-427-3980
www.adventurebluegrass.com
September 8
9th Annual Carson National Fish
Hatchery Kids Fishing Day
9am-1pm. 509-427-5905
— AUGUST —
August 1 Skamania Folk Festival
Concert Series
Folk musicians on Wednesday evenings
during the summer at Skamania County
Fairgrounds. Call Skamania County
Community Events & Recreation.
509-427-3980
www.skamaniafolkfestival.com
August 9-12 Skamania Performing
Arts Foundation Summer Musical
“Oliver” at Stevenson High School.
509-427-7047, www.skamaniaarts.org
August 15-19 Skamania County Fair
Free fair, entertainment, carnival, animals
and timber carnival. Call Skamania
County Fair Office at 509-427-3979.
www.skamaniacountyfair.com
August 17-19 Carson Square Dance
Camp Out
27th Annual Mainstream and Plus levels.
Carson. 509-427-8385
August 23-26 Sport Bike NW/
Sport Touring NW
Stevenson. www.soundrider.com
206-329-7808
August 26-29 Dual Sport NW/
Maxi-Scoot NW
Stevenson. www.soundrider.com
206-329-7808
August 26 Guest Artist Series,
Foundation
Trio Voronezh. Traditional Russian
instruments. Direct from the Oregon
Bach Festival. Performance at Skamania
Lodge. www.skamaniaarts.org
509-427-7047
— SEPTEMBER —
United Way Campaign Kickoff
Help make a difference—all dollars raised
are spent in our local communities.
www.unitedwaygorge.org
September 8 Celebrate North
Bonneville in Lights
Community celebration in North
Bonneville including lighted parade with
lawnmowers, golf carts, etc. Sponsored
by North Bonneville Business &
Community Association. 509-427-0029
September 15 Skamania Open
27-hole golf tournament at Beacon Rock
Golf Course and Skamania Lodge.
Proceeds benefit The Free Toy Store.
509-427-2797
September 15 Hoptoberfest
Live music, food and handcrafted brews.
Benefit for “Running with Scissors,”
non-profit organization focused on
environmental, cultural and health
education through outdoor adventure
for kids of Skamania County. Walking
Man Brewery, Stevenson. 509-427-5520
September 22 Spring Creek
National Fish Hatchery Open House
8am-4pm. 509-493-1730
September 23
Guest Artist Series, Skamania
Performing Arts Foundation
Icicle Creek Trio Piano, cello and violin.
Performance at Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center Museum.
November 9-11
New Director’s Series
509-427-7047
November 29 WinterFest
Join neighbors for hot cocoa and cookies
with Santa and friends at the gazebo in
North Bonneville City Park. Sponsored
by North Bonneville Business &
Community Association. 509-427-0029
— DECEMBER —
November 30 - December 2
Christmas in the Gorge
Starlight Truck 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 or
www.skamania.org
December 1 Carson Winter
Wonderland
Crafts bazaar, food, beverages, music
and lighting of the largest living
Christmas tree in the area! Sponsored
by Carson Home Valley Stabler Business
Association. 800-989-9178
December 9 Skamania Performing
Arts Foundation’s “Madrigal Feast”
Annual Christmas production featuring
feasting and frolicking. 509-427-7047
www.skamaniaarts.org
December 18-24 Gift of Music
Free holiday concert series at Skamania
Lodge in Stevenson.
509-427-7700 or 800-221-7117
— OCTOBER —
October 2-31 Artists in the Gorge
Local art display at the Stevenson
Community Library. 509-427-5471
October 13 Woodland Fairy
Pumpkin Hunt
Magical pumpkin hunt with crafts, food
and fun in North Bonneville City Park.
Sponsored by North Bonneville Business
& Community Association. 509-427-0029
— NOVEMBER —
For more details
contact the
Skamania County
Chamber of Commerce
509-427-8911
800-989-9178
www.skamania.org
November 2-4 New Director’s Series
509-427-7047
www.skamania.org
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2007 Skamania County Chamber Member Listing
ACCOUNTANTS
Arrowhead Accounting & Tax
509-427-7609
monica@saw.net
Tennison Accounting &
Tax Service
509-427-5995
tennisonaccounting@hotmail.com
ANTIQUES
Rivertown Antiques
509-427-7077
rivertownantiques@gorge.net
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Imagine Design Works
509-427-7277
imaginedw@gorge.net
ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES
The Gorge Gallery
509-427-8600
thegorgegallery@earthlink.net
Bob’s Welding & Auto Repair
509-427-5094
towingbob@earthlink.net
Reddi Towing, Inc.
509-427-8111
www.redditowing.com
Stevenson Auto Parts (NAPA)
509-427-5601
BANKS/MORTGAGES/
LOANS/FINANCE
American Home Mortgage
509-427-5373
www.americanhm.com
Pat Hood Art & Design
541-399-1338
pathoodart@earthlink.net
Westcorp Mortgage Group
541-387-2937
www.westcorpmtg.com
BOAT BUILDING
Ray Klebba’s White
Salmon Boat Works
509-493-4766
www.raysdreamboats.com
BUILDER/DEVELOPER
CAM Development, Inc.
509-427-4448
www.camdevinc.com
Chinidere
509-427-8431
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL/
CONSULTING SERVICES
ATTRACTIONS
Current Communications
509-538-2643 rls@gorge.net
Sternwheeler ‘Columbia
Gorge’
800-224-3901
www.portlandspirit.com
AUTOMOTIVE/MOTORCYCLE
American Custom Cycle
Corporation
509-427-4007
www.amercustomcycle.com
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Kinetics, Inc.
509-427-3649
www.kineticsinc.com
KPF Surveying Inc.
360-834-0174
kpfsurvey@comcast.net
John McSherry Technical
Services
509-427-8481
johnmcs@saw.net
Normandeau Associates, Inc.
360-694-2300
www.normandeau.com
Skamania County Fair Board
509-427-3979
www.skamaniacountyfair.com
Foundation
509-427-7047
Stevenson Toastmasters
Breakfast Club
509-427-7126
kaser@gorge.net
Underwood Community
Council
509-493-2704
underwood_community
@yahoogroups.com
United Way of Klickitat &
Skamania Counties
509-493-5033
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
CATERING & CULINARY
SERVICES
AIPL
509-427-5374
www.aipl.com
Bridgeview Catering
509-427-8950
bridgeviewcatering@hotmail.com
UPC Living
360-837-3286
www.upcliving.com
Chefs Petrone
509-427-4227
chefspetrone@gmail.com
COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
CLEANING PROFESSIONALS
Skamania Window and
Gutter Cleaning
509-427-4060
www.skamaniawindowandguttercleaning.com
SpotMaster Carpet Cleaning
360-904-4562
danielw57@peoplepc.com
Wind River Services
509-427-8739
CLOTHING
Woodrich and Archer, LLP
509-427-5665
ken@woodrich.com
Bonneville Dam Visitors
Center
509-427-4281
www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/b
Lewis & Clark RV Park
509-427-4630
Wind Mountain Resort &
Mini Mart
509-427-5152
Riverview Community Bank
509-427-5603
www.riverviewbank.com
Bradley Andersen,
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
509-427-0093
bandersen@schwabe.com
Bridge of the Gods Motel
& RV Park
541-374-8628
First Independent Bank
Stevenson Branch
509-427-5698
www.firstindy.com
gorgeartist.com
541-380-0780
lynee@gorgeartist.com
Christopher R. Lanz,
Attorney at Law
509-427-5363
crlanz@saw.net
Beacon Rock State Park
509-427-8265
www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage
Timberlake Campground &
RV Park
509-427-2267
www.timberlakecampgroundandrvpark.com
Ellen Jensen,
Financial Services
509-427-7983
www.ellenjensen.com
ATTORNEYS
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS
Columbia Gorge Mortgage
Group
541-298-3278
www.gorgeloans.com
Gorge Us Dreams
509-427-2200
gorgeusdreams@yahoo.com
River House III Art Gallery
509-427-5930
marilynbolles@gorge.net
Stabler Building Consultants
509-427-8483
stabler@gorge.net
Duck Soup Clothing & Gifts
509-427-5136
ducksoupllc@earthlink.com
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion Post 137
509-427-8989
legion137@saw.net
Eagles Lodge #1744
509-427-5255
foe1744@earthlink.net
Skamania County CASA
Program
509-427-9443
mccomas@co.skamania.wa.us
Skamania County Council
on Domestic Violence
509-427-4210
sccdvsa@gorge.net
www.skamania.org
ABC Computing
503-459-7252
support@abc-computing.net
Columbia Wizards Tech
Support
509-427-5178
www.columbiawizards.com
CONTRACTORS
Allways Quality Construction
509-427-2728
www.allwaysquality.com
CAM Development, Inc.
509-427-4448
www.camdevinc.com
CedarDesigns
Linwood Homes
509-427-4944
www.cedardesigns.com
Chinidere
509-427-8431
Excavator Rental Services
360-607-1646
www.excavatorrentalservices.com
Hamlin Construction Inc.
509-427-4562
Byron Kelly
541-993-1447
byronkelly@gorge.net
Three Rivers Heating, LLC
509-427-4617
heattech@hotmail.com
Van Pelt & Van Pelt
Construction, Inc.
509-427-7397
www.vanpeltandvanpelt.com
Watkins Electrical
Construction
509-427-5525
www.watkinselectrical.com
Wind River Builders
509-427-5886
www.windriverbuilders.com
Jason Gibson
Labor Ready Locals
360-261-0397
stevensun7@yahoo.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
HARDWARE
Competition Logos
509-427-7783
www.competitionlogos.com
Columbia Hardware LLC
509-427-5551
columbia@truevalue.net
GIFTS/FLOWERS
dbdesign
509-427-4943
www.deannab.info/dbdesign.html
HEALTH CARE/
MEDICAL/DENTAL
Bloomsbury of Kanaka
Creek Farm
509-427-4444
bonnie@bloomsburyshop.com
DAY CARE
The Gorge Gallery
509-427-8600
thegorgegallery@earthlink.net
Wee Care of Stevenson
509-427-7711
weecare@gorge.net
Gorge Us Dreams
509-427-2200
gorgeusdreams@yahoo.com
ELECTRIC
Gorgeous Imaging
509-427-7878
www.gorgeimage.com
Bonney Electric, Inc.
541-387-2633
dwbel@gorge.net
Watkins Electrical
Construction
509-427-5525
www.watkinselectrical.com
EMERGENCY/FIRE
Skamania County
Emergency Medical Services
509-427-5065
www.skamaniaems.com
FAB/IND/METAL/GLASS/WOOD
Petal Pushers
509-427-9514
GOLF COURSES
Beacon Rock Golf Course
509-427-5730
www.beaconrockgolf.com
Carson Mineral Hot Springs
Resort & Golf Course
509-427-8292
www.carsonhotspringresort.com
Skamania Lodge & Golf
Course
800-293-0418
www.skamania.com
Greyson Rudd Graphic
Design
509-427-4596
www.grudd.net
Riverside Graphics
509-427-4181
www.riverside-graphics.net
SignArt
541-386-2321
signart@charter.net
A & J Select Markets
509-427-5491
www.ajmarket.com
Wind River Eye Care
509-427-8259
windrivereyecare@earthlink.net
Eagles Cliff General Store
360-326-8614
kevin,landacre@yahoo.com
Wind River Pharmacy
509-427-5480
kyle@hi-schoolpharmacy.com
Main Street Convenience
Store
509-427-5653
Skamania General Store
509-427-4820
jnw@saw.net
FITNESS
509-427-8182
www.northbonneville.net
GUIDE SERVICES/
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Skamania Curves
509-427-2787
jandanf@saw.net
City of Stevenson
509-427-5970
maryann@ci.stevenson.wa.us
NatJulie Great Products
360-789-1227
www.natjulie.com
FRAMING
TJ Woodcraft Custom
Framing
541-380-0790
tom@gorgeartist.com
FUNERAL HOME
Gardner Funeral Home
509-493-1323
www.gardnerfh.com
GENERAL LABOR/HANDYMAN
Common Sense Enterprises
509-427-5158
National Scenic Area
541-308-1700
www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia
Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission
503-238-0667
www.critfc.org
Port of Skamania County
509-427-5484
www.portofskamania.org
Stevenson Post Office
509-427-5532
www.usps.gov
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
509-493-1730
www.fws.gov/gorgefish
WorkSource Columbia Gorge
509-493-5010
www.go2worksource.com
Skyline Hospital
509-493-1101
www.skylinehospital.com
GROCERY STORES
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
FOOD/BEVERAGE SERVICES
Skamania Physical Therapy
509-427-8203
skamaniapt@earthlink.net
Stevenson Dental Care
509-427-8605
www.stevensondental.com
Mini Mart
509-427-5152
Blackledge Creative
Industries
509-427-5625
www.blackledgecreativeindustries.com
Mid-Columbia Family
Health Center
509-427-4212
Columbia Gorge Racing
Association
503-282-4282
www.cgra.org
INSURANCE
Debbie Armstrong-Leek,
AFLAC
360-835-2752
deborah_leek@us.aflac.com
Ellen Jensen
New York Life Insurance
509-427-7983
www.ellenjensen.com
Judith Lanz
Farmer’s Insurance
509-427-5517
jlanz@farmersagent.com
MassMutual Insurance
503-542-9432
mhecht@finsvcs.com
KD Guide Service
509-493-3167
www.kdguide.com
McCoy Holliston Insurance
509-493-2266
www.mccoyholliston.com
The Outdoor Toy Store
509-427-7474
Ron Logan Insurance Agency
509-493-3000
rlogan@gorge.net
Three Rivers Recreational
Area
360-607-1646
www.threeriversrecreational.com
WaterWalker
509-427-2727
jd@atpaddle.com
HAIR CARE
Reed’s Hair Salon
509-427-7390
Thee Enchanted Mirror
509-427-3444
www.skamania.org
Ken Wallway
360-695-3211
wallway39@msn.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interiors by Decorating Den
509-427-7454
www.decdens.com/SHAWNE
INTERNET SERVICES
Sawtooth Technologies
509-427-4865
www.saw.net
EMBARQ
541-387-9234
www.embarq.com
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LANDSCAPING
Blessing Land Group, LLC
503-663-6903
www.blessingland.com
Columbia Gorge
Landscape & Irrigation
509-427-4174
jamesb@saw.net
Greenspace Services
360-521-3104
greenspace@gorge.net
LAUNDROMAT
& RV Park
541-374-8628
The Farm Bed and Breakfast
509-395-2488
www.thefarmbnb.com
Mini Mart
509-427-5152
LOGGING
Wind River Logging
Company, Inc.
509-427-8519
carson@saw.net
MANUFACTURERS
Eastwind Laundromat
509-427-5491
Molded Fiber Glass
Companies NW
509-427-7755
www.moldedfiberglass.com
LIBRARY
MAPS
Stevenson Community
Library
509-427-5471
www.fvrl.org
The Best Gorge Map
360-631-2907
gorgemap1@verizon.net
LODGING/ACCOMMODATIONS
Best Western Columbia
River Inn
800-595-7108
www.bwcolumbiariverinn.com
Bonneville Hot Springs
Resort and Spa
866-459-1678
www.bonnevilleresort.com
& RV Park
541-374-8628
Carson Mineral Hot
Springs Resort
800-607-3678
Carson Ridge Bed and
Breakfast
877-816-7908
www.carsonridgebnb.com
Columbia Gorge Riverside
Lodge
866-427-5650
www.cgriversidelodge.com
Econo Lodge
800-553-2666
Hood River Hotel
800-386-1859
www.hoodriverhotel.com
Inn of the White Salmon
800-972-5226
www.innofthewhitesalmon.com
Sandhill Cottages
800-914-2178
www.sandhillcottages.com
Skamania Lodge
800-221-7117
www.skamania.com
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MASSAGE PROVIDERS
Columbia Gorge Bodywork
509-427-4739
johnf47@earthlink.net
Susie Veley, LMP
509-427-7992
Vigil-ize Relaxing the Soul
509-427-5263
MEDIA SERVICES/BROCHURES
Columbia Gorge Productions
509-427-4590
corridor3@gorge.net
MUSEUMS
Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center Museum
800-991-2338
www.columbiagorge.org
Maryhill Museum of Art
509-773-3733
www.maryhillmuseum.org
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
NURSERY
Gator Creek Gardens
509-427-0010
www.gatorcreekgardens.com
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Craig’s Office Supply
541-298-4111
www.craigofficesupply.com
PET SERVICES
Columbia Gorge Kennels
509-427-5998
josephjamesemail@yahoo.com
Kandi’s K-9 Klips
509-427-7776
rse77st@hotmail.com
REAL ESTATE
Carol Bradley, Century 21
509-637-4611
carol@c21cc.com
CAM Development Inc.
509-427-4448
www.camdevinc.com
Century 21 Columbia
Crest Properties
509-427-0021
sandy@c21cc.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Trish Dixon
Windermere Real Estate
509-427-2772
tdixon@windermere.com
Advanced Video &
Photography
541-386-2321
www.advancedvideoandphoto.com
Gorge Real Estate Buyers
Guide
360-816-0066
www.gorgebuyersguide.com
FotoBug Portrait Studio
509-427-7800
www.fotobugportraits.com
Norm Haight
509-427-5643
norm@gorge.net
Freelance Imaging
541-387-3025
www.freelanceimaging.com
Gorgeous Imaging
509-427-7878
www.gorgeimage.com
Long Shadow Photography
541-387-2217
www.longshadowphoto.com
Malan Photography
800-281-8832
www.malanphotography.com
Positive Negative
Photography
541-386-2160
www.positivenegativephoto.com
Sikora Photography
503-866-2645
www.sikoraphotography.com
PUBLISHING/PRINTING
Klickitat Trail Conservancy
www.klickitat-trail.org
Columbia Gorge Magazine
541-308-0308
www.columbiagorge.com
Skamania County Democratic
Central Committee
hollis@gorge.net
Print It, Inc.
541-386-4950
www.printitinc.com
Foundation
509-427-7047
Wind River Publishing
509-427-7305
www.windriverpub.com
United Way of Klickitat &
Skamania Counties
509-493-5033
Quilters Landing
509-427-8892
ottoslanding@yahoo.com
QUILTING
Quilt Show
541-386-6369
www.columbiarivergorgequiltshow.org
www.skamania.org
Jim & Elaine Joseph
509-427-8755
Suzanne Koonce, Century 21
360-721-3402
c21suz@comcast.net
Gretchen L’Hommedieu
509-427-4873
gretchenlh@gorge.net
Stabler Building Consultants
509-427-8483
stabler@gorge.net
Debbie Sullivan Realty
Advisors
509-427-4449
debbies@saw.net
Three Rivers Recreational
Area
360-607-1646
www.threeriversrecreational.com
Windermere Glenn Taylor
Real Estate
800-270-7331
www.glenntaylor.com
RESTAURANT/DINING
A & J Select Market
509-427-5491
www.ajmarket.com
Andrew’s Pizza
509-427-8008
www.skylighttheatre.com
Bahma Coffee Bar
509-427-8700
www.bahmacoffeebar.com
Big River Grill
509-427-4888
jschlick@earthlink.net
Resort and Spa
866-459-1678
Bungalow Bar & Grill
509-427-4523
Eric’s Place
509-427-4414
ericsplace@cablespeed.com
Gotta Hava Java
509-427-5112
Granny’s Gedunk Ice
Cream Parlor
509-427-4091
feconn@gorge.net
Joe’s El Rio Mexican Café
509-427-4479
jschlick@earthlink.net
La Casa De Sabor
509-427-5423
Skamania Lodge
800-221-7117
www.skamania.com
Walking Man Brewery &
Public House
509-427-5520
bobnliz@saw.net
Wild Winds Restaurant &
Lounge
509-427-8998
wildwinds@gorge.net
Wind River Inn
509-427-4000
RETIREMENT
ASSISTED LIVING
Columbia Gorge Care Haven
509-427-8406
columbiagorgecarehaven@web
tv.net
Rock Cove Assisted Living
Center
509-427-7272
www.ccliving.com
UTILITIES
WHITEWATER RAFTING
Avista
509-773-4833
www.avistacorp.com
All Adventures Rafting
800-743-5628
www.alladventuresrafting.com
SANITATION SERVICES
EMBARQ
866-320-4245
www.embarq.com
Renegade River Rafters
888-763-4233
renegade@saw.net
Millennium Cable
541-765-2130
Wet Planet Whitewater
800-306-1673
www.wetplanetwhitewater.com
Skamania County Sanitary
Services
509-427-5122
bgs@gorge.net
SCHOOLS
Hamilton Creek Learning
Center
509-427-4252
www.hamilton-creek.com
Skamania County Public
Utility District No. 1
509-427-5126
www.skamaniapud.com
VETERINARIAN
Stevenson-Carson School
District
509-427-5674
www.scsd.k12.wa.us
Stevenson Veterinary Clinic
509-427-8763
animaldoctor@gorge.net
SPAS
Advanced Video and
Photography
541-386-2321
www.advancedvideopandphoto.com
Resort and Spa
866-459-1678
Carson Mineral Hot
Springs Resort
509-427-8292
Waterleaf Spa at
Skamania Lodge
800-221-7117
www.skamania.com
VIDEO
WEB SERVICES
joeboard.com
541-387-2844
www.joeboard.com
WEDDING SERVICES
Log Heaven
509-427-2226
www.logheavenwedding.com
STORAGE
Pak Rat Mini-Storage
509-427-2726
missyvr@hotmail.com
Quinn Mountain
Special Moments Weddings
360-837-3711
www.quinnmountain.com
TITLE & ESCROW
Dawn Schneider
509-427-8270
dawns@gorge.net
Skamania County Title
Company
509-427-5681
sctc@gorge.net
Zoller’s Outdoor Odysseys
800-366-2004
www.zooraft.com
WINDSURFING/
KITEBOARDING
Hood River WaterPlay
800-963-7873
www.hoodriverwaterplay.com
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Dave and Deby Brown
Amy and Bob Colacello
Linda Cox
Sally Dudley
Walline Fuller
Ole and Katy Helgerson
Cliff and Rena Hollis
Howard Houston
John and Eileen Hutton
Susie Impson
Connie King, Rivermist Lodge
William H. Lownsbury III
Barry and Rosie Lutz
Matt and Kaye Masco
Gary Olson
Jim and Lori Saltness
Gabe and Maria Spencer
Dave and Judy Teitzel
Mark Waters
Dick and Marilynn Weaver
Fay Weber
Amy Weissfeld
Fun things to do in Skamania County!
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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 Mt St Helens & Mt Adams
Pamper yourself to a spa treatment & massage
Build a snowman, go skiing, sledding or snowshoeing
Explore history at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
Explore the Ice Caves
Hike to a waterfall
Browse through antique shops
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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 & kiteboarders
Cruise on a riverboat
Soak in mineral waters
Follow the bird watching trail
Bicycle the many paths & trails
Kayak or raft a scenic river
Hit the links at a scenic golf course
Enjoy a live theatre production
Experience the geological wonders of the Columbia River Gorge
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Advertisers Index
catagory/business name
page
Antiques
catagory/business name
page
Lodging
Gorge Us Dreams
Rivertown Antiques
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Arts & Entertainment
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Art Galleries
Artifice Studio
The Gorge Gallery
Gorge Us Dreams
Riverhouse Art Gallery & Studio
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Boat Cruises
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Columbia River Adventures
Camping
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Northwest Land Management
Classifieds
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www.joeboard.com
Clothing & Gifts
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Duck Soup Clothing & Gifts
Construction
2
Wind River Builders
Convenience Store
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Main Street Convenience Store
Dining
Best Western Columbia River Inn
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Carson Ridge Bed & Breakfast
Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge
Econo Lodge
Rivermist Lodge
Skamania Lodge
Wind Mountain Resort
Museums
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
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Economic Development
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Skamania County Economic Development
Florist
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Petal Pushers
Golf
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Groceries
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A & J Select Market
Insurance
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Outdoor Sports Store
The Outdoor Toy Store
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Parks and Recreation
Skamania County Community Events & Recreation
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Pharmacy
Wind River Pharmacy
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Photography
FotoBug Studio
Gorgeous Imaging
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Port Office
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Real Estate
Columbia Gorge Mortgage Group
Karen Dove, Realtor
Trish Dixon, Realtor/Windermere Real Estate
Skamania County Title Company
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Spa
Skamania Lodge
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Stevenson
City of Stevenson
Beacon Rock Golf Course
Skamania Lodge
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North Bonneville
Port of Skamania
The Crab Shack
La Casa De Sabor
Sam Hills River Room & Patio
Skamania Lodge
Wind River Inn Café
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White Water Rafting
Wet Planet Rafting & Kayaking
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Wineries
Maryhill Winery
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Judith Lanz Agency of Farmers Insurance
Kayaking
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Wet Planet Rafting & Kayaking
Wind River Publishing and the Skamania County Chamber
of Commerce would like to thank the advertisers listed
above for their contribution in making this publication
possible. Please mention that you saw their ads in this
guide when you visit their establishments. Also, many
thanks to the members of the Skamania County Chamber
of Commerce for their support. Remember to refer to the
Membership Directory on pages 42-45.
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Skamania County Chamber of Commerce

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