Cowlitz County

Kalama River Walk

Spending a Day in Kalama

Have you ever been to Kalama? Have you even heard of Kalama? Chances are if you made the drip from Seattle to Portland you’ve passed by. The giant McMenamins lodge…

kids hiking on a trail on Mt St. Helens

Visiting Mount St. Helens With Kids

Washington State has many amazing, beautiful places to visit, but none are quite as unique as Mount St. Helens. Before its eruption in 1980, Mount St. Helens stood tall and…

Goat Marsh

Hiking Goat Marsh Trail

I would not say I hiked the Goat Marsh Trail. I would say I experienced the Goat Marsh Trail. And what an incredible experience it was! The trail is not…

Longview’s Crown Jewel

Dubbed “the city’s crown jewel,” Lake Sacajawea and Japanese Gardens is essentially a one-stop park for outdoor activities. Visitors can run, walk, jog or even bike on the 3.5 miles…