Lewis County
Conquering High Rock Lookout Trail
Looking for a short and manageable hike with stunning 360-degree views that reward you? Look no further than Washington’s High Rock Trail located in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest near Mount Rainier. The trail is 3.2 miles roundtrip with a moderately steep elevation gain of 1,365 feet. Yes, it is steep, but it is definitely worth…
Read MoreSpending a Weekend in Packwood
Nestled between Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens on the Cowlitz River, the cozy town of Packwood offers the perfect mountain getaway experience. As the winter months descend on the Pacific Northwest, snow-seekers can find good beer, warm fires and freshly powdered mountains in Packwood. Easily accessible in about two and a half hours from…
Read MoreSanta Lucia Coffee Centralia, Washington Day 24 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Handcrafted and Micro Roasted Santa Lucia Coffee Roasters opened the doors at their current location in 2006. Why it took me 13 years to find them is the real mystery. On my first visit I did not pay attention and tried to stop in on Sunday. Oops! Santa Lucia is closed on Sundays. On my…
Read MoreThe Mountain Goat Coffee Company Packwood, Washington Day 20 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Caution Elk Crossing The Mountain Goat Coffee Company has been serving coffee and bakery items to locals and outdoor enthusiasts since 2005. One of our readers suggested that I check this one out. I had some business in Thurston County one day so I decided it would be good to go home over White Pass…
Read MoreFiddlers Coffee Centralia, WA Day 16 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Family of Fiddlers Serve Quality Coffee Fiddlers Coffee is located in Centralia right off of exit 81 on I-5. Well, not right off; as the exit is a bit of a pain but, you can see I-5 from their front porch. Fiddlers Coffee opened in 2004 with an interesting backstory. The family has multiple national…
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