A tourism guide
You can’t truly experience Southwest Washington without taking in the trails, historic sites and attractions that make the area truly wonderful. These are only the highlights, and you’ll find many other gems as you travel […]
The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and wants everyone to celebrate. All national parks, including Mount Rainier National Park, will waive entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016. The remaining […]
Southwest Washington is a prime gateway to one of the Northwest’s most picturesque and expansive national parks, making Mount Rainier a perfect getaway for those wishing to escape for a prolonged day trip or some […]
Packwood Mountain Festival and Fun Run Packwood, Wash. April 29-May 1, 2015 | whitepasscountrymuseum.org For three days at the end of April and beginning of May, the Packwood Mountain Festival descends on the small East […]
The rapid recovery of the ecosystem surrounding Mount St. Helens makes it hard to believe the volcano erupted only 36 years ago. The Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument stands as a living testament to […]
Seminary Hill Natural Area This 72-acre hillside is dense with second-growth trees and carefully tended hikes. Even in the heat of summer, the canopy of fir, maple and cedar keeps the trails cool as trillium. […]
Centralia Perhaps the most well-known shopping opportunity in the county known to people outside the local area, the Centralia Factory Outlet, offers more than 30 outlet stores on both sides of Interstate 5. Nike, Under […]
The budding visual and theatre arts scene in Lewis County has plenty to offer, from stage shows to movies at local landmarks, bringing families yet another entertainment option. Lewis County’s oldest established community theater, the […]
Great Wolf Lodge The Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, which opened in March 2008, offers more than the average hotel stay. The lodge features an enormous indoor water park, various restaurants, an arcade, a […]
A Visit to the Picturesque and Historic State Capitol in Olympia Is a Must Washington State Capitol 215 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Olympia Open year-round tours@des.wa.gov Tour Options The State Capitol Tour Office offers a […]