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CT Publishing 2021 2021 v intage2021 tr a in v intagev intage trtr a a in in SSS C C C H H H e e e D D U U U L L L e e e REGULARREGULAR WEEKLY WEEKLY SPECIALSPECIAL EVENTS DINE DINEAND RIDE AND RIDE REGULAR SCHEDULESWEEKLY SPECIALAPRIL EVENTS DINEAPRIL AND RIDE SCHEDULES 3 • EasterAPRIL Eggspress 17 • Dinner Train APRIL SCHEDULESAPRIL – MAY APRIL APRIL 3 • EasterJUNE Eggspress 17 • Dinner Train Saturday & Sunday (1 ¼ hours roundtrip) 3 • Easter Eggspress MAY17 • Dinner Train APRIL – MAY 20 • Father's Fun Day 9 • Mother's Day Lunch & Dinner Train APRILDeparts – MAY Chehalis to Milburn JUNE Saturday & Sunday (1 ¼1:00pm hours roundtrip)and 3:00pm JUNEJULY MAY Saturday & Sunday (1 ¼ hours roundtrip) 20 • Father's Fun Day 9 • Mother'sJUNE DayMA LunchY & Dinner Train Departs Chehalis to Milburn 203 & •4 Father's• 4th of July Fun Express Day 5 • Dinner Train Departs ChehalisJUNE to Milburn – AUGUST 9 • Mother's Day Lunch & Dinner Train 1:00pm and 3:00pm AUGUSTJULY 19 • Father's Day BBQ 1:00pmSaturday and & 3:00pm Sunday (1 ¼ hours roundtrip) JULY JUNE 3 & 4TBA • 4th • Special of July Event Express JULY JUNE Departs Chehalis to Milburn 3 & 4 • 4th of July Express 5 • Dinner Train JUNE – AUGUST 17 • Dinner Train5 • Dinner Train JUNE – AUGUST1:00pm and 3:00pm SEPTEMBER 31 • Dinner19 Train • Father's Day BBQ TBA • SeahawkAUGUST Pre-Game Excursions 19 • Father's Day BBQ Saturday & SundaySaturdays (1 ¼ hours Only (1 roundtrip) ¾ hours roundtrip) AUGUST Saturday & Sunday (1 ¼ hours roundtrip) TBA • Special Event TBA • Special Event AUGUST Departs ChehalisDeparts to Chehalis Milburn to Ruth 5:00pm OCTOBER JULYJULY Departs Chehalis to Milburn 14 • Dinner Train17 • Dinner Train 1:00pm and 3:00pm~~~ 16, 17SEPTEMBER & 23, 24 • Pumpkin Train 28 • Dinner17 Train • Dinner Train 1:00pmDates and and 3:00pm times subject to change. SEPTEMBER 3131 • Dinner• Dinner Train Train TBATBA •• SeahawkSeahawkNOVEMBER Pre-Game ExcursionsExcursions SaturdaysSaturdays Only Only (1COVID-19 (1 ¾ ¾ hours hours PROTOCOL: roundtrip) roundtrip) MASKS AND 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 SEPTEMBER SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED 25 • Special Event DinnerAUGUST Train DepartsDeparts Chehalis Chehalis to to Ruth Ruth 5:00pm 5:00pm THEOCTOBER POLAR EXPRESS™ AUGUST 26, 27 & 28OCTOBER • Santa Holiday Train 1414 • Dinner• Dinner Train Train ~~~ 16,16, 1717 && 23, 24 • Pumpkin TrainTrain 28 • Dinner Train ~~~ DECEMBER 28 • Dinner Train DatesDates and and times times subject subject to to change. change. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 THENOVEMBER POLAR EXPRESS™ COVID-19COVID-19 PROTOCOL: PROTOCOL: MASKS MASKS AND AND 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER 13, 14,4, 5,20, 11, 21, 12, 26,18 & 27 19 & 28 25 • Special Event Dinner Train SOCIALSOCIAL DISTANCING DISTANCING REQUIRED REQUIRED THETHESanta POLAR Holiday EXPRESS™ Train 25 • Special Event Dinner Train 26,26, 2727 && 28 • Santa Holiday TrainTrain DECEMBER 3,3, 4,4, 5,5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 && 1919 THETHE POLAR EXPRESS™ 4,4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 [email protected] Holiday Train 360-748-9593 1101 SW Sylvenus St. Chehalis, WA 98532 Located halfway between Seattle and Portland at I-5 Exit 77 reserve tickets online at SteamTrainRide.com [email protected]@SteamTrainRide.com 360-748-9593 11011101 SW SW SylvenusSylvenus St. Chehalis, WAWA 9853298532 Located halfway between Seattle Locatedand Portlandhalfway betweenat I-5 Exit Seattle 77 and Portland at I-5 Exit 77 reservereserve ticketstickets onlineonline at SteamteamTTrainrainRRideide..comcom 2 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Welcome to Southwest Washington — You Won’t Want to Leave While the Pacific North- and springing to life Morton, Packwood or Yelm, Rainier or Mossyrock. west as a whole offers end- at a speed that has continued all of which embrace tourists That’s not to say all avail- less recreation and tourism to stun researchers. The more looking to grab a meal or able adventures are of the opportunities, Southwest ambitious adventurers can souvenier. outdoor variety. Washington by itself is home climb the volcano itself, a For the outdoor As you’ll find in this visi- to an embarrassment of such feat that provides stunning recreationalist, the entire tor’s guide, those who choose riches. views of mountains across region — including Gifford to spend time in our region The biggest draw is our the region. Pinchot National Park — can also find fantastic food, resident volcanoes. A trip to Just to the north, Mount is a mecca for fishing and entertainment options from Mount St. Helens National Rainier National Park hunting. You can gear up roller skating and swimming Monument is awe inspiring, provides another magnet for those adventures in any to movies and a steam train, with stunning views available for travelers. With endless number of local cities and and so much more. on a landscape that just 41 and viewpoints, it’s a towns, from Centralia and Use this guide as a start- years ago was decimated by can’t miss for those visiting Chehalis in the population ing point for charting your a catastrophic eruption that the region. Find your way center of Lewis County to next great adventure. Be reshaped the horizon. Today, there through the lovely and smaller stops such as Toledo, warned, though; you won’t visitors can see vegetation welcoming cities of Ashford, Winlock, Onalaska, Randle, want to leave.

Welcome to Table of Contents On the SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON Visit the Volcanoes ...... 5 Cover Tourism Guide 2021-2022 Myrtle Falls during sunset Trails of Southwest Washington ...... 8 at Washington. Alpine Lakes ...... 11 freepik.com

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The SW Washington Adventurer’s Bucket List ...... 16

Adventuring at the Ape Cave ...... 20

Fun and Entertainment for Whole Family ...... 22

Get to Know ‘Our George Washington’ ...... 29

Catch a Movie ...... 30

Festivals and Events ...... 32 Wilderness Isabel Vander Stoep Explore the Goat Rocks ...... 38

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4 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Visit the Volcanoes: Mount Rainier, St. Helens Offer Recreational Bliss Mount Rainier On a sunny day, you can catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier from just about anywhere in Southwest Washington, but if you get a little closer, Rainier be- comes more than a beauti- ful view. It’s a perfect get- away for those wishing to escape for a prolonged day trip or some extended time with nature. The mountain itself, reaching 14,410 feet, is probably the most recog- nized landmark in all of Washington state, and it’s the background picture on most state license plates for good reason. The active volcano is surrounded by lush forests, alpine meadows and abun- Jared Wenzelburger dant wildlife. Mount Rainier from McKenna. The mountain itself presents quite the chal- whose heart calls the hills sites; Ohanapecosh in the tor centers throughout the lenge for climbers and can and peaks of the region southeast section offers park. test even the most hardened home. 188 sites; and White River The 93-mile Wonder- hikers, but most people Hiking and touring the offers 112 sites. All these land offers opportuni- will be best served to sim- Mount Rainier region is campgrounds offer water, ties for wilderness camping, ply visit areas such as Para- offering the opportunity to dise, Longmire and Ohana- best reserved for the day, restrooms and fire grates; but when it comes time to RVs and trailers are wel- cache food at several points pecosh and marvel at the along the way. enormity and beauty of the wind down, Mount Rainier come, but visit nps.gov/ National Park offers plenty mora for maximum length For a list of maps and peak. other resources with which Mount Rainier is part of resources for campers, allowances. from full-service campsites Reservations are also re- to plan a camping trip, vis- of a scenic region of the itnps.gov/mora/planyour- Cascades that separates the to backcountry areas. quired at Rock and The Cougar Rock camp- Ohanapecosh. visit/maps.htm. east and west sides of the From Interstate 5, ground in the southwest For those wishing to state, making the mountain Mount Rainier is best section of the park is open camp in the wilderness, more than just a destina- accessed by taking U.S. tion in its own right, but an from late May to late Sep- a permit is required. Pick outdoors haven for anyone tember, offering 173 camp- one up from any of the visi- Please see VOLCANOES, page 6

2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 5 Volcanoes Continued from page 5 Highway 12 to Morton then bearing north on state Route 7. Head north into Elbe, then take state Route 706 east all the way to the park entrance. A National Park Pass is required; for more information visit nps.gov/mora. Additional information can be found online at visitrainier.com. Mount St. Helens Unlike its unspoiled neighbor on the Cascade mountain range, Mount St. Helens is still recovering Jared Wenzelburger from a devastating eruption Mount Rainier as seen from White Pass. 41 years ago. The Mount St. Helens from Lewis County for those Evidence of the destruc- out the blast zone. National Volcanic Monu- who want to get a close-up tion still marks the land- The signs of regeneration ment stands as a living testa- view of the mountain and scape, with pieces of the are best explored closely. ment to nature’s regenerative the surrounding area by car mountain known as hum- power. It’s easily accessible or by foot. mocks deposited through- Please see VOLCANOES, page 7

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6 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Volcanoes Continued from page 6 Red paintbrush peeks through the ground along several hiking trails, and small trees insulated by snow at the time of the blast have begun to mature, especially in the Mount Margaret area. Wildlife has begun to call the area home once again, and it’s not out of the realm of possibility to encounter a herd of deer or . To get the closest you can to the mountain — or even the crater itself — Jared Wenzelburger you’ll have to use your Signage is posted outside the Johnston Ridge Observatory for the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic feet. Several hikes offer the Monument. opportunity to view the mountain from a variety of Ridge Observatory — park Outdoor School and Volca- an area to be explored in- angles, including the Hum- at the far end of the ob- no Camp. For more infor- depth, with much to offer an mocks Trail, a two-mile servatory lot and take the mation on their offerings, entire family over the course loop around several hum- Boundary Trail to Harry’s visit mshinstitute.org or of a few hours, a full day trip mocks that allow for views Ridge or Coldwater Peak. follow them on Facebook. or even a few days in the of the mountain. The Washington Trails Mount St. Helens is truly region. Delving into moderate Association website at www. difficulty, the Hummocks wta.org offers detailed in- to Johnston Ridge hike is formation on several other a nearly 9-mile round trip hikes, complete with trip re- that gains at least 2,000 feet ports from people who have in elevation while twisting been there and can offer ad- and turning to offer con- vice for the trail. sistently changing views of The Mount St. Helens the north flank of the vol- Institute, a nonprofit orga- cano. nization aiming to enhance To get even more majes- people’s experiences at the King V vodka came from the idea that a tic views of the mountain mountain, offers a wide great smooth and clean vodka doesn’t — and maybe more impor- variety of activities from need to break the bank. tantly for some, away from summit climbs with geolo- Made from 100% corn, we believe is the the throngs at Johnston gists to its annual Volcano start to getting there. Next, 6X distilling and final filtration is Add a little color to your life... what we discovered is the key to making Be Unique. Buy Handmade. a great product. Well, at least we think so; let us know how we have done.

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8 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Lake Mayfield Trail search over the decades has Centralia Trails failed to explain the origin Seminary Hill Natural Continued from page 8 1.3 miles — easy of the mounds. This is a Area in Centralia features 6 miles from the start, this Mossyrock worthwhile trail any time a 2.25 mile trail system of is the ideal destination for Take in some of the most of year, but it is especially varying difficulty, including walkers, runners and bik- breathtaking sights of Lewis popular in the spring, when an elevation gain of 357 feet ers of all skill levels. County at Lake Mayfield the mounds are covered in on the out-and-back Canyon Discover Passes are re- Trail in Ike Kinswa State purple wildflowers. Trail. Maps are available in Park. This steady 1.3 mile quired in some parking Walupt Lake Trail No. 101 the parking lot. Only a few locations but are not sold out-and-back is great for blocks east of downtown at campers or day-trippers who along the trail. Street park- 3.8 miles — easy 902 E. Locust St., step out of are yearning for the quintes- ing is available at many ac- Packwood the Hub City and into this 71 sential Washingtonian na- cess points. On the border between acre park for a breath of fresh ture walk. Gifford Pinchot National air. Yelm-Tenino Trail Discover Passes are re- Forest and the Goat Rocks quired for parking at Wash- Wilderness sits Walupt Rainbow Falls State Park 14 miles — easy ington State Parks. Day Lake, a popular eastern 3 miles — moderate Tenino passes are available on-site. Lewis County destination Pe Ell Starting at Tenino City Mima Mounds Trail for hikers and campers when With a variable 3 mile Park, this accessible rail- it opens in the summer. The trail system, Rainbow Falls to-trail runs through the 2.6 miles — easy Walupt Lake Trail No. 101 State Park is located just 7 towns of Yelm, Rainier, Olympia follows the lakeshore until it miles northeast of Pe Ell. The and Tenino. Bikers, run- Walkers, runners and reaches Walupt Creek. Chehalis river runs through ners and dog-walkers alike bird watchers on this year- Wilderness Permit re- this tranquil park, and while can enjoy the diverse scen- round accessible loop can quired. it is famous for its ameni- ery along this trail, includ- traverse the Mima Mounds, ties and campsites, the park ing farms, forests and great the greatest mystery in Seminary Hill Natural Area blue heron hotspots. Southwest Washington. Re- 2.25 miles — moderate Please see TRAILS, page 10

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 9 The Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park. This out-and-back trail Goat Creek Trail to cause of harsh conditions, Trails with a 1,100 foot elevation is Cathedral Falls many will choose to com- Continued from page 9 the waterfall chaser’s dream plete only part of this trail. is open year-round to hikers destination. 5.5 miles – hard Plan trips according to abil- who are willing to get a little Northwest Forest Pass re- Glenoma ity and equipment. mud on their boots. quired. Take the 9.8 mile out- Northwest Forest Pass Discover Passes are Packwood Lake Trail and-back Goat Creek Trail required. required for parking at to see the 250-foot Cathedral 9.6 miles — moderate Falls. Find this challeng- Wonderland Trail Washington State Parks. Packwood ing but rewarding hike just 93 miles — hard While the rest of the Goat Covell Creek and Angel Falls south of Riffe Lake among Ashford Rocks Wilderness defrosts, a network of trails around 3.4 miles — moderate Sixteen miles east of enjoy the springtime favor- Goat Creek. Beware of pos- Randle Ashford lies the Longmire ite Packwood Lake Trail. sible road closures during Southwest of Randle, de- visitor center, the first es- Through lush old-growth fire season. part from the Cispus Envi- tablished park entrance for forests and wildflowers ga- Northwest Forest Pass ronmental Learning Center Mount Rainier National lore, hikers make their way to required. to see the falls. Packwood Lake and back. Park. Starting from here, the Loowit Trail adventurous hiker can go 32 miles — hard for 6 miles to Paradise or 93 Randle miles to circle Mount Rain- Find a variety of gifts, Starting from Windy ier. Plan trips according to Ridge near Randle, hikers ability and equipment. as well as your next great read! who are ready for a serious Wilderness Pass required challenge between can ex- for camping. perience the otherworldly ◆ beauty of circumnavigat- Gifford Pinchot National Books Art Supplies ing Mount St. Helens on the Forest Accessibility Guide: Art Classes ◆ Custom Framing Loowit Trail. This loop is https://www.fs.usda. best completed over several gov/detail/giffordpinchot/ Gifts ◆ Cards ◆ Children's Toys days, with more for those recreation/?cid who plan to summit. Be- =stelprdb5161181 Special Orders ◆ Bibles

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10 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Alpine Lakes Provide Pristine Views, Plentiful Courtesy Photo Trout Bertha May Lake is pictured in this photo from the Washington Department of and Wildlife. The mountainous land- Alpine or high-altitude a pristine view along with opportunity afforded to you scape of the Cascades have lakes, some off the beaten the challenge of pulling in a by the state and the forest long scratched the adven- path and some readily ac- juicy trout. service,” said Wieman. turous itch of many an out- cessible from a vehicle, are “Just those high lakes Wieman said rainbow doors lover — fishermen scattered throughout the up around the wilderness trout and cutthroat trout are included. region and, often, provide area, the often provided by the stock- wilderness area, are pretty ing program. spectacular,” said Kenneth “Created by colliding tec- Wieman, fisheries biologist tonic plates, and carved by for the Gifford Pinchot Na- glaciers and ice, high moun- tional Forest Cowlitz Valley tain lakes in Washington Ranger District. offer anglers a recreational There are about 1,600 experience unmatched by Stop in for Dessert & lakes at elevations of 2,500 any other waters in the state. Stay for Lunch! feet above sea level through- The fishing is spectacular in out the state, according to these high elevation gems the Washington Depart- but the experience is punc- ment of Fish and Wildlife. tuated by fantastic camp- An online WDFW database ing, hiking, wildlife watch- lists 47 high lakes in the ing and travels to and from Lewis County area where these unique angling oppor- fishing is permitted. tunities,” reads online litera- Although many of the ture from the Washington lakes at that altitude are free State Department of Fish of fish, some do maintain and Wildlife. Voted BEST Dessert & their own self-sustaining Further online resources fish populations. Some, from WDFW provide an ex- BEST Bakery! however, are stocked with tensive catalogue of the dif- fish through state programs. ferent high elevations lakes in The Chronicle’s “Best of Lewis County” “Fish are purposely put throughout the state, and in the lake with the expecta- can be accessed at: https:// tion ... is they’ll be caught. wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/loca- 360. 204 N. Tower Ave., Centralia Find There’s not a lot of natural tions/high-lakes. 807. us on Door- 4393 reproduction in a lot of these Dash! lakes, but it’s a recreational Please see LAKES, page 12 CH610671bw.do

2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 11 Lakes lock and cedar. At 128 acres, lakes, which are located on (46.7184, -121.3887) at west Continued from page 11 the lake maintains its own state lands. T14N, R6E, Sec shore. population of eastern brook 15; 46 deg 41.68 min N, 122 The largest such lake in trout, according to WDFW, deg 01.97 min W (46.6946, Bishop Ridge Pond: the Lewis County area is with some occasional rain- -122.0333) at outlet of upper Elevation 4,275 feet, 2.5 Walupt Lake, which can be bow and cutthroat trout lake. acres; drains to the North accessed from Forest Road being brought in once in a Fork . In Gif- 2160 — a winding roadway while. Bertha May lakes: Locat- ford Pinchot National For- through the Gifford Pin- Wieman said lakes in ed in Mt. Baker Snoqualmie est, several hundred feet chot National Forest. the Mount Adams area, like National Forest (but shown east from USFS Road 7802. “The lake is normally ice Takhlakh and Council lakes on the GPNF map), access is T11N, R9E, Sec 21; 46 deg free from mid-May though in Skamania County pro- by a three-quarter mile hike 25.884 min N, 121 deg late November. The lake vide a good combination of on Trail No. 251 off of USFS 42.264 min W (46.4314, contains wild cutthroat and beautiful sights and plenty Road 8410. T14N, R7E, Sec -121.7044) at west shore. rainbow trout,” reads a de- of good trout. Both sit to the 16; 46 deg 41.976 min N, 121 scription from WDFW northeast of Mount Adams deg 56.16 min W (46.6996, Blue Lake: Elevation It’s 381.6 acres, and Wie- in the Gifford Pinchot Na- -121.936) at upper lake outlet. 4,058 feet, size 128 acres; man said it’s a pretty popular tional Forest. drains via Blue Lake Creek site, largely because of its easy Bill Lake: Elevation to the Cispus River. Unlike access. There’s a campsite for An Incomplete List of the 5,100 feet, size 4 acres; most National Forest trails, overnight accommodations. Dozens of Area Alpine Lakes drains via Summit Creek Blue Lake Trail is open to Blue Lake, another of to the Ohanapecosh River. motorized bikes. T11N, the larger high lakes in the Anderson lakes: Two Total elevation gain from R9E, Sec 33; 46 deg 24.222 Lewis County area, is acces- connected lakes, the upper the Trail No. 44 trailhead at min N, 121 deg 41.916 min sible by U.S. Forest Service at 3,960 feet elevation and Soda Springs campground W (46.4037, -121.6986) at Trail No. 271. It sits south- 1.5 acres, the lower at 3,870 is 1,880 feet. T14N, R11E, outlet. west of Mount St. Helens, feet and 8 acres. A logging Sec 11; 46 deg 43.104 min and is boxed in by fir, hem- road passes between the N, 121 deg 23.322 min W Please see LAKES, page 13

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12 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide oped campground near the Lakes Continued from page 12 eastern shore. T11N, R10E, Sec 2. Bluff Lake: Elevation 3,845 feet, size 8 acres; Coyote Lake: Eleva- drains via Purcell Creek to tion 5,140 feet, size 4 acres; the . Located drains via Coyote Creek to in the Goat Rocks Wilder- the Clear Fork ness, access is via a two- mile hike on Trail No. 65 Cowlitz River. Located off of USFS Road 4612, with in the Goat Rocks Wilder- 1,000 feet of elevation gain. ness, this beautiful lake in T14N, R10E, Sec 34; 46 deg a spectacular setting is ac- 39.48 min N, 121 deg 32.832 cessible off of Trail No. 76, min W (46.658, -121.5472) with a lung-testing 1,900 at south end of lake. The foot elevation gain from the Courtesy Photo trail heads at approximate- Clear Fork. T13N, R10E, Sec Walupt Lake is pictured in this Washington Department of Fish and Wild- ly 46 deg 39.27 min N, 121 13; 46 deg 36.8 min N, 121 life photo. deg 34.20 min W (46.6535, deg 29.82 min W (46.6127, -121.570). -121.496) at eastern corner. W (46.7321, -121.8052) at deg 35.256 min W (46.548, north end. -121.5876) at west end. Chambers Lake: El- Fizrenken Lake: Eleva- evation 4,438 feet, size 14.4 tion 3,907 feet, size 2.8 acres; Glacier Lake: Elevation Hager Lake: Eleva- acres; drains via Chambers drains via a small unnamed 2,905 feet, size 19.8 acres; tion 2,932 feet, size 2 acres; Creek to the Cispus River. stream and Horse Creek to drains via Glacier Creek and drains via Hager Creek and Located in Gifford Pinchot the Nisqually River. T14N, Johnson Creek to Cowlitz Hall Creek to the Cowlitz National Forest, USFS Road R8E, Sec 4; 46 deg 43.926 River. T12N, R10E, Sec 8; 2150 leads to a well-devel- min N, 121 deg 48.312 min 46 deg 32.87 min N, 121 Please see LAKES, page 14 Need a Ride?

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 13 Fork Cowlitz River. Located Lakes in the Goat Rocks Wilder- Continued from page 13 ness about two miles north River. USFS Road 48 passes of Lost Lake (see above); ac- close by the south end of the cess is via trails No. 76 and lake, and secondary road No. 78. T13N, R10E, Sec 13; 4830 crosses the outlet just 46 deg 37.152 min N, 121 west of the lake. T13N, R9E, deg 30.53 min W (46.6192, Sec 35; 46 deg 34.668 min -121.509) at north end. N, 121 deg 38.202 min W (46.5778, -121.6367) at west Packwood Lake: El- end. evation 2,857 feet, size 452 acres; drains via Lake Creek Johnson Lake: Eleva- to the Cowlitz River. Un- tion 4,222 feet, size varies 4 like other alpine lakes listed to 8 acres; drains via John- here, Packwood has a closed son Creek and Skate Creek season: open last Saturday in to the Cowlitz River. T14N, April through October 31. R8E, Sec 2; 46 deg 43.82 min Packwood Trail No. 78 heads N, 121 deg 46.098 min W at USFS Road 1260; motor (46.730, -121.7683) at outlet. bikes are allowed. Distance to the lake is 4.6 miles, with Jug Lake: Elevation 4,416 an overall elevation gain of feet, size 28 acres; drains via only about 50 feet. T13N, Jug Creek and Summit Creek R10E, Sec 21; 46 deg 35.73 to the Ohanapecosh River. min N, 121 deg 34.07 min W T14N, R11E, Sec 9; 46 deg (46.5955, -121.568) at outlet. 43.42 min N, 121 deg 26.13 min W (46.724, -121.436) at Spud Lake: Elevation northeast corner. 2,986 feet, size variable (3 Enjoy the acres when full). T14N, R3E, Lost Lake: Elevation Sec 30; 46 deg 39.84 min Great Outdoors 5,165 feet, size 21 acres; N, 122 deg 28.44 min W drains via Lost Creek and (46.664, -122.474) at outlet. But...if things go wrong, Coal Creek to the Cowlitz River. Located in the Goat Vanson Lake: Eleva- Rocks Wilderness; access tion 4,514 feet, size 10 acres; we’re here. is by way of Clear Creek drains via Green River to Trail No. 76 to Trail No. 78, the Toutle River. Over-pop- Average wait time from door a strenuous hike of almost ulated and stunted eastern eight miles from Highway brook trout are available. to triage is just 15 minutes. US-12, with an elevation Located in the Mt. St. Helens gain of 2,750 feet. An alter- National Volcanic Monu- “Most of our patients are in native and probably easier ment. Vanson Lake Trail and out before they’d ever be route is from the end of USFS No. 217-B is a quarter-mile Road 46 via Trail #61 to Trail spur off of Goat Mountain seen at other hospitals” No. 76 and then to Trail No. Trail No. 217, which heads 78. It can also be reached on USFS Road 2612 near from Bluff Lake Trail No. 65. Ryan Lake. An alterna- T13N, R10E, Sec 23; 46 deg tive route is by way of Trail 36.0 min N, 121 deg 30.69 No. 205, which heads at the min W (46.600, -121.5115) at end of USFS Road 2750, to Morton Hospital: 360.496.5112 south end. trails No. 217 and No. 217- MyArborHealth.org B. T11N, R5E, Sec 27; 46 deg Lost Hat Lake: Elevation 24.192 min N, 122 deg 09.54 521 Adams Ave, Morton 5,580 feet, size 3 acres; drains min W (46.4032, -122.159) at

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14 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide All Aboard the Chehalis-Centralia Steam Train As one of the few re- maining steam powered railroads in Washington State, the Chehalis-Centra- lia Railroad and Museum is a popular site for people near and far to visit. The railroad’s regular season starts in May and runs into September, but there are special events that occur throughout the year, starting with the Valentine Sweetheart dinner train that runs for two weekends in February. The railroad has four kinds of trains: regular excursions, dinner trains, special events and the Polar Express rides. Everything outside of the regular excursions requires buying tickets in advance, since most events sell out. The train’s regular ex- cursions are available dur- Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum ing the season on Saturdays and Sundays. tume contests, candy and a sit in the cab with the train For more information, Other dinner trains in- chance for children to find crew and see how a steam or to purchase tickets, visit clude the Mother’s Day and a pumpkin. In December, locomotive operates. steamtrainride.com. Father’s Day trains, where Santa will make an appear- People can also charter passengers can choose what ance on the Santa Steam one car or an entire train dinner they would like Chehalis-Centralia Train. for special events, where when they purchase their Special events at the they can take a train ride Railroad tickets online. All of the railroad bring visitors from dinners are catered, with all over the Pacific North- for a couple of hours. The 1101 Southwest Sylvenus entree choices like prime west, but the most popular train has two main routes, Street rib, baked salmon and veg- train is the Polar Express. a shorter ride to Milburn Chehalis, WA 98532 etarian pasta dishes. On the Polar Express, pas- and a longer ride along the 360-748-9593 The railroad’s special sengers will be read the river to Ruth. steamtrainride.com events include the Steam book, “The Polar Express,” Train Eggspress, Pumpkin and children are encour- Trains and the Santa Steam aged to come in their pa- Train. Special events in- jamas, just like the movie. clude fun activities for fam- There are cookies and co- ilies and are also a shorter coa provided and children train ride to accommodate will receive their first gift the amount of children in of the season from Santa. attendance. Some unique ticket op- On the Eggpress, there tions that people may not Lewis County Is will be an egg hunt for know about are cab rides children and a visit from and charters. During train Open For Business the Easter Bunny. Pump- rides, there are two tickets kin Trains include cos- available for passengers to 360-748-0114 lewisedc.com

2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 15 The view from the summit of Mount St. Helens. Southwest Washington Adventurer’s Bucket List Climb a Volcano, Enter the STP and Hang Glide All in One Region Any local with a pair of outdoor opportunities. From ers to cycling routes in the ventures are attainable with hiking boots can tell you popular trails in Mount Willapa Hills, it would prob- a little bit of preparation — that Southwest Washington Rainier National Park to ably be hard to find a long- and perhaps a slight willing- enjoys an endless bounty of fishing holes on nearby riv- time resident who hasn’t ex- ness to suffer. perienced some of what the With that, here’s a list area has to offer. of activities that every out- Then there are those doors enthusiast in the re- who see faraway peaks as a gion should do at least once. beckoning challenge, white- water rapids as an invitation Climb a Volcano and groaning muscles as a reward. For the adventur- The mountains that ous, Southwest Washington dominate the region’s ho- offers an equal measure of rizon — Rainier, St. Hel- opportunity. And even for ens and Adams — also cast those who don’t count them- an outsized imprint on the selves that bold, plenty of the area’s “bucket list” ad- Please see LIST, page 17

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16 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide far the easiest of the volca- hillsides and floating on the treacherous terrain on the List noes, is a pretty straightfor- surface of Spirit Lake. The climb up. It’s an expedition Continued from page 16 ward hike up, provided you slog up through ash can be reserved for those with al- imaginations of many of get one of the in-demand strenuous, but the epic view pine know-how and gear. us living down below. And permits. The climb takes down into the blast crater of- Many opt to pay a guide luckily, the trio of peaks of- you up lava flows of volca- fers a rare, up-close look at service company, linking up fers something for everyone nic rock, through the blast nature’s power. with professional climbers from the novice day-hiker to zone of the 1980 eruption. Not far away, Mount who can teach the necessary the experienced alpinist. You’ll see downed trees like Adams presents more of a skills and keep a group out Mount St. Helens, by matchsticks on surrounding mountaineering challenge. of harm’s way. Standing over 12,000 feet tall, reaching the summit re- Ride the quires gear such as ice axes and crampons — and usual- Seattle-to-Portland ly involves camping on snow overnight. Unlike other big Bicycle Classic climbs, though, it’s possible Every year, 10,000 or to reach the summit without so riders come pedaling navigating crevasse fields or through Southwest learning advanced techni- Washington, about halfway cal skills like linking up to a through their journey from rope team. Seattle to Portland. The Mount Rainier, of course, 200-mile ride in July brings is Washington’s most iconic together riders from all peak. It’s also the biggest over the world, then sends challenge, reaching more them onto Washington’s than 14,000 feet into the Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic sky and presenting lots of Please see LIST, page 18

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 17 List Hike the Continued from page 17 Wonderland Trail backroads for two days of Making a 93-mile circuit cycling (or just one day, for around Mount Rainier, the the very ambitious). Though it’s possible to do Wonderland Trail puts the the ride with little training, full beauty of the national your legs and butt will thank park on display — raging you if you spend some time waterfalls, massive glaciers, in the saddle building up quiet old-growth forest, endurance before the event. wildflower-filled meadows The ride itself is not a race, and rugged ridgeline views. but a social affair where Mountain goats, bears, elk, riders hang out with their deer and marmots are all friends, get to know new regularly seen along the trail. Hikers at Mount St. Helens Summit people and take in the coun- While it’s possible to hike tryside. the trail in five days, it’s best Paddle the River Run is a celebration of The ride’s halfway point enjoyed over a week or more, spring, and features all sorts is Centralia College, where giving time to swim in alpine Pe Ell River Run of colorful vessels and cos- many riders camp out and lakes, stretch out in meadows tumes. enjoy the festive party atmo- and wait out an occasional On the second Satur- day in April, scores of pad- When the weather’s sphere. From there, it’s on rainstorm. Be prepared for good, you’ll find festive par- dlers hop into the Chehalis to Portland, where throngs lots of ups and downs, as the ties on all of the beaches River at Pe Ell and float the of cheering locals line the trail features 22,000 feet of el- alongside the river. When streets to greet riders at the evation gain — and an equal 10 miles downstream to finish line. amount of descending. Rainbow Falls. The annual Please see LIST, page 19

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18 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Washington make a perfect List Continued from page 18 venue for another type of adventurer: hang gliders. the weather’s gross, the On a summer day, many party atmosphere seems to of their colorful craft can carry on anyway. In years be seen above Riffe Lake, when the water’s high, occa- taking advantage of some sional rapids and eddies may of the most consistently so- present a challenge — many arable terrain in the state. a river runner has been While hang gliding is for dumped overboard. experts only, the members The real thrill ride is at of the Cloudbase Country the end of the event, where Club, who maintain the some brave souls opt to go launch site on Dog Moun- over Rainbow Falls. It’s do- tain, are a friendly bunch able, though the current who are happy to share and waves make it tricky. their sport. Some enthusi- Whether or not you capsize asts have tandem gliders, in the falls, plenty of onlook- which gives the opportu- ers will cheer you on and nity to offer lessons. haul your bedraggled self If nothing else, it’s and boat to shore. worth hanging out at the east end of the lake to watch the gliders do their stunts. Hang Glide from And if you ask around, and you’re willing to pay Dog Mountain for a lesson, you may get a The skies of Southwest chance to soar yourself. Hang gliders gather at Dog Mountain.

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 19 Adventuring at the Ape Cave Take a Trip to the South Side of Mount St. Helens for Some Bigfoot Lore and Hidden Gems By Claudia Yaw The Chronicle If you’re looking for some climbing, some slime and some Bigfoot lore, the re- Jared Wenzelburger cently-reopened Ape Cave at The Ape Cave is an often overlooked gem south of Mount St. Helens near the town of Cougar. Mount St. Helens may be the sweet spot. The pitch-black bat — or perhaps a Sasquatch. Apeman, or what some have include a violent Sasquatch cave provides a trek into where The Ape Cave, nearby Ape called “hairy apes.” encounter, but you’ll get your lava pulsated some 2,000 years Canyon and the mountain To prepare for the excur- fair share of views, from the ago. as a whole are cloaked in the sion, spend the drive out to the seraphic skylight where lush If you’re lucky, you’ll spot a lore of Bigfoot, Sasquatch, the National Volcanic Monument ferns drape into the barren brushing up on the epic 1924 cave, to the ancient lava fields battle in Ape Canyon between now hosting blankets of moss a gold crew and a score and lichen. Pay attention to of “hairy apes.” Kelso Resident the lava rock below your feet, Fred Beck recounts a key piece where ridges appear frozen of Mount St. Helens’ Bigfoot mid-flow. history: the tense standoff be- U.S. Forest Service rang- tween himself and the appar- ers said that more of these ently angry creatures, one of lava tubes likely exist below which reaches into his cabin the surface of the mountain. to take hold of an axe. Deer mice and bats now dwell Find the story un- where molten rock used to der “The Classics” at flow. bigfootencounters.com. Your trip may or may not Please see CAVES, page 21 FABRIC! Come See Us For All Your Sewing Needs! NEW ADDRESS - Same Location: DESIGNER FABRICS

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20 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Caves Continued from page 20 When you descend into the darkness, take the “up- per cave” path for a longer journey (about a mile and a half), which demands a bit of scrambling. And while you should keep your eyes on your footing, make sure to catch a glimpse of the glittery — and oftentimes slimy — ceiling. Lava stalactites punctuate the rocky walls, which trans- form from broad openings to small, watch-your-head crev- ices as you walk. According to the U.S. For- est Service, the Ape Cave is the third longest lava tube in North America at 2.5 miles. It was discovered in 1947 by Lawrence Johnson, a log- ger, but was only explored a few years later by a troop of Jared Wenzelburger Scouts, who lowered them- A hiker enters the Ape Cave while wearing a head lamp. selves into the cave and named it after their sponsor, Cave” is situated behind the the St. Helens Apes. restrooms at the Trail of Two The genesis of the cave it- Forests. And while the inter- self stems from a kind of erup- webs claim the secret gem tion that was unusual for the is real, reporters traversed Cascades: a basaltic eruption, several overgrown trails and which involves fluid lava. It’s were unsuccessful in find- the only known basaltic erup- ing it. Perhaps we had our leg tion of the volcano, and it sent pulled. lava pouring down the south Be sure to reserve your Centralia side of the mountain. spot at recreation.gov, and On your way out, stop bring your coat and plenty of Walk-In Clinic at the Trail of Two Forests, light sources. where a boardwalk trail me- To get to the Ape Cave anders through a young for- from Interstate 5, take Exit est situated on a mossy lava 22 and turn left onto Dike field. Access Road. Continue onto Gaping holes and tubes old Pacific Highway and then show where trees once stood, take a slight left on East Scott until burning lava surround- Avenue. Take the second exit ed the trunks, making near- at the traffic circle onto Lewis We’re here 7 days a week, 8am to 5pm. Walk ins are always welcome. perfect casts that visitors can River Road where you’ll travel Estamos aquí los 7 días de la semana, de 8am. a 5 pm. now climb into. One tunnel, for about 30 miles. Continue Las personas sin cita son siempre bienvenidas. formed by fallen trees en- onto Road 90 before eventu-

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 21 Fun and Entertainment for the Whole Family Skating, Bowling, Swimming and More Rollerdrome Hours Thursday — 216 W. Maple Street, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Centralia Friday — 7 to 9 p.m. According to a 2017 ar- Saturday — ticle in The Chronicle, The 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Centralia Rollerdrome loca- Sunday — 1 to 4 p.m. tion was built in 1904. It was Website: The Rollerdrome is located in downtown Centralia. originally called McNitt Hall centraliarollerdrome.com for its owner Frank McNitt, Contact: 360-736-7376 the whole family. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. a prominent Centralia busi- Hours Friday — nessman who also owned a Sunday — 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. successful hardware store. To- Prairie Lanes 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday — day, it is a popular destination Bowling Monday — 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. for local families, birthday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Website: parties, youth groups and the 202 E Yelm Ave., Yelm Tuesday — yelmprairielanes.com occasional roller derby team. With a full service bar and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact: 360-458-2695, There are also bounce houses, dinner menu, event hosting, Wednesday — [email protected] arcade games and meals avail- leagues and open bowls, Prai- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. able. rie Lanes has something for Thursday — Please see FUN, page 23

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22 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Fun Continued from page 22 Victory Lanes 834 Westlake Ave., Morton Victory Lanes in Morton is the bowling venue for East Lewis County, containing a 12-lane bowling alley that also offers an arcade, go-karts and mini golf. Contact: 360-496-6797 Great Wolf Lodge 20500 Old Highway 99 SW, Grand Mound Families come from all over the state to visit this iconic indoor water park re- The “World’s Largest Egg” in Winlock. sort. The services offered here are innumerable. Hotel stays Website: Lewis County, boasts an un- Wolf Haven greatwolf.com usual roadside attraction: the or day trips can be purchased 311 Offut Lake Road SE, as part of packages including World’s Largest Egg. In the 1950s, Winlock was America’s Tenino mini golf, build-a-bear work- World’s Largest Egg Wolf Haven International shop, “magiquest” games and second largest egg producing way more. 520 Kerron St., Winlock town, and the egg pride is still Winlock, right in south strong to this day. Please see FUN, page 24

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24 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Fun Continued from page 24 South Sound Speedway For the gearheads, the South Sound Speedway just off Interstate 5 at Rochester offers a racing season full of roaring engines and more than a crash or two. The .375 mile oval race track includes a figure-eight course with racing most Sat- urdays through September. The South Sound Speed- way, located at 3730 183rd Avenue S.W. in Rochester, can be accessed by taking Exit 88 and going east on Old High- way 99. Most races take place on Saturdays, although there are a few on Sundays. Where: 3730 183rd Avenue S.W. in Rochester When: Saturdays through September Nisqually Red Wind Casino Info: Website: southsoundspeedway.com www.luckyeagle.com Address: 188th Ave. SW, Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester Start your adventure and Hotel Telephone: 360-273-2000 at Chehalis Lucky Eagle Casino and Thousand Trails Hotel offers some of the finest Nisqually Red Wind • 300 acres of forest entertainment experiences in Casino • meadows • views the Pacific Northwest. It also • lodges • campsites has the largest variety of slot Nisqually Red Wind Ca- • rental units • horse & machines and table games in sino features an expansive hiking trails • scheduled smoke-free area in its 95,000 activities • swimming pools the area, plus world famous • sports courts • playgrounds entertainers and an attractive FUN, • food service • country store • 171-room hotel. Please see page 26 laundry Campsites, rental units and facilities available for your special events

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 25 der Armour, Coach, Polo Fun Ralph Lauren, Van Heusen Continued from page 25 and more represent a vari- square-foot facility plus ety of stores that offer dis- more than 1,600 slot ma- counted pricing on name- chines, 20 table games, keno brand clothing and more. games, and restaurants in- But there’s more to the cluding a deli, fine-dining shopping scene in Centralia steakhouse, and a smoke- than the outlets. A renewed free bar. economic landscape in the Website: redwindcasino.com city’s downtown core has Address: resulted in business activ- 12819 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia ity increasing among local- Telephone: 1-866-946-2444 ly-owned stores that offer everything from antiques Centralia Factory to books and a whole lot of other stuff in between. Outlets and Downtown And if you’re fortunate Centralia enough to visit downtown Yard Birds Centralia, check out the est swap meet in the region. Perhaps the most well- Fox Theatre. The theater, Yard Birds known shopping opportu- The Yard Bird itself, the gi- which was once the place to Once a mega-store that ant structure greeting peo- nity in the county known be in Centralia for movies carried everything from to people outside the local ple on National Avenue, has and silent films, is regain- clothing to pets, the build- been voted KING 5 Evening area, the Centralia Factory ing its status as a cultural ing that housed it has now Outlet offers more than 30 Magazine’s Best Roadside and arts center of the Hub been repurposed into a Attraction. outlet stores on both sides City through a revitaliza- home for several small of Interstate 5. Nike, Un- tion project that continues. shops comprising the larg- Please see FUN, page 27 79th Morton 79th Loggers Jubilee The Granddaddy of All Logging Shows August 12-15, 2021

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26 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Fun Continued from page 26 Where: 2100 N. National Ave., Chehalis Contact: 360-748-1489 Website: yardbirdsmall.com Pools Gail And Carolyn Shaw Aquatic Center 401 SW Parkland Dr., Chehalis The Gail and Carolyn Shaw Aquatic Center features slides, water toys, a beach- entry-style pool, new fenc- ing, concrete walkways and benches. The aquatics center is ADA accessible. It also hosts swimming lessons and classes for children and adults. Tenino Quarry Pool tivity. You can probably do Tenino Quarry Pool it at Fort Borst Park. It has: 319 Park Ave. W, Tenino soccer fields, tennis courts, The Tenino Quarry Pool baseball-softball fields, rent- Website claims “There’s noth- able shelters, a public boat ing like this anywhere!” In ramp into the Chehalis River, the late 1800s, this sandstone arboretum, rhododendron quarry flooded and never gardens, rentable kitchens, drained. There is a shallow playgrounds, trails, volleyball wading pool and a deep end, nets, wading pools, fishing, and a lifeguard is always on swimming and more. duty when the pool is open. Day passes and season passes Lintott-Alexander Park are available. Chehalis Right off state Route 6 on Thorbeckes FitLife the Chehalis River is Lintott- Alexander Park. Along with Aquatic Center river access and a playground, 2020 Borst Ave. No. 2, this park has two covered ar- Centralia eas perfect for gatherings of Thorbeckes offers the only all sizes. Call the City of Che- indoor pool in Lewis County. halis at 360-748-0271 to rent There is a charge for non- one of the areas. members. Parks Mayfield Lake Park 180 Beach Road, Mossyrock Fort Borst Park With a playground and access to Mayfield Lake, this Centralia Name any outdoor ac- Please see FUN, page 28 Fort Borst Park

2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 27 The Lewis County His- Fun torical museum hosts a per- Continued from page 27 manent, comprehensive is an ideal summer day-trip collection of Lewis County for families with children of historical artifacts along with all ages. rotating exhibits. Some exhib- its are very hands-on while Museums others are not, but all are fam- White Pass Country ily friendly. Museum Winter hours Tuesday through Friday 10 12989 US-12, Randle a.m. — 4 p.m. Featuring six ever-chang- Saturday 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. ing rooms with historical ex- Summer hours hibits on local tribes, artists (Memorial Day through and events, the White Pass Labor Day) Lewis County Historical Museum Country Museum is a unique Tuesday through Friday 10 experience in Randle for chil- a.m. — 5 p.m. dren and families interested Saturday 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. in learning about the area. Lewis County Historical Veterans Memorial Museum Museum 599 NW Front Way, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis Chehalis With 85 display cases and an historic library, the Vet- Winlock’s Annual erans Memorial Museum in Egg Day Festival Chehalis aims to honor the Celebrated since 1921 veterans of the area. From the museum: 3rd Saturday in June “Our mission is to honor Check out our and perpetuate the memory Veterans Memorial Museum BIG EGG, Parade, of the men and women who Car Show, Free Egg have served in our nation’s ans “shall not be forgotten.” local or visiting veterans. armed forces, during peace- Salad Sandwiches, This museum began with What a privilege it is to hear time or war, throughout the Vendors & More! humble beginnings in 1997 firsthand from veterans who history of our country. This at a storefront in Centralia. stormed the beaches of Nor- www.winlockeggday.com mission began over two de- In 2005, we opened our new mandy, went ashore on Iwo for details cades ago with the goal of facility in Chehalis, which is Jima or survived the Bataan making sure that our veter- visible from Interstate 5 just Death March. Perhaps you’ll off of Exit 77. Our new facil- hear stories from some who ity features a 9,000 square- shivered in the winters of the foot main gallery with 85 Korea War era or the battles display cases filled with hun- fought during the Vietnam dreds of displays honoring conflict. How interesting it our veterans. The museum is to hear conversations be- has a military history refer- tween veterans from Pearl ence library with thousands Harbor survivors to those of volumes. There is also a current returnees from the gift shop filled with patri- Desert War conflicts. Stop by otic items and don’t forget and help us make sure ‘they to visit the ‘USO’ where you shall not be forgotten.’” can have a cup of coffee while Learn more at veterans-

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28 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Get to Know ‘Our George Washington’ “If there’s any decent place in this world, I’m going to find it.” These words, uttered almost 170 years ago by a young African American man from Missouri, would influence the history of what is now Western Washington. George Washington, the son of a Black slave and a white woman of English descent, crossed the continent on the Oregon Trail and set- tled where the Chehalis and Skookumchuck rivers con- verge. He and his wife, Mary George Washington is pictured Jane, founded the town that with his dog in this portrait. would become Centralia and sustained it through its dark- service and community sup- The statue honoring Centralia’s founding couple is located at the aptly est hours. His spirit of coop- port, the George Washington named George Washington Park. eration, community support Bicentennial Committee cre- and hard work would lay the ated a permanent endowed foundations for a com- scholarship at Centralia munity that still College. CASCADE PEAKS embodies the ide- Learn more als that brought about Centralia’s Family Campground him here. founder at our- To cele- georgewash- Located between Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens, brate his 200th ington.com, a scenic wonder for all to marvel! birthday, the and stop by the BE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR EVENT LISTINGS! people of Cen- popup museum tralia held a focused on his RV'rs and Tent Campers, Cascade Peaks year-long cel- life and contri- year-round family campground welcomes you. ebration in 2017 butions. The mu- 120 full hookups, 280 sites with water and electricity, and and 2018. Events seum is located at many dry sites. Where your camping fun begins! Whatever included parties George Washington at 328 N. Tower you like to do, you will find it at the campground or in the local in his namesake Ave. in the Wil- area. 2 pools, children's zipline, playground, horseshoe pits, disc golf, volleyball, basketball, and much more. We also have downtown park, a 5k fun son Hotel. The statue can some organized activities. Great fishing and golf are close by. run, historical celebrations, be found nearby along Pearl and much more. Street at George Washington Please Call: 360.494.9202 The culmination of the park. celebration was the dedi- For more on the history cation of a bronze statue of Centralia and its founder, of George and Mary Jane visit https://www.historylink. Washington on Aug. 11, org/file/8487. 2018, in the downtown park ••• Multiple views of and walking access to the Cowlitz River! CH611026bw.do they donated to their fledg- The information here was 11519 US Hwy 12, Randle, WA. ling town. To help extend provided by ourgeorgewash- 360.494.9202 the Washingtons’ legacy of ington.com. http://www.cascadepeakscamping.com

2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 29 Catch a Movie in Southwest Washington Though there is no shortage of outdoor adven- tures to be had in South- west Washington, some- times there’s nothing better after a long day traveling than a good movie. We’ve got you covered when it comes to finding where to watch the lat- est blockbuster or a classic film. Yelm Cinemas Catching a movie in style means watching it at Yelm Cinemas. The state- of-the-art movie theater features all the latest mov- ies for fans watching from the comfort of extra-wide, reclinable seats. Arrive early and make a stop at the nearby Uptown Lounge, routinely chosen by area readers as one of the Best of the Nisqually for its food Yelm Cinemas and drinks. For showtimes and more, visit yelmcin- emas.com or call 360-458- 8933. The theater is located at 201 Prairie Park St. SE in Yelm. Midway Cinema Midway Cinema in Chehalis offers a standard movie-watching experience and features all of the lat- est movies. Located at 181 NE Hampe Way adjacent to the Lewis County Mall, Midway Cinema also offers an arcade for young movie- goers and a full menu of snacks and food. Call 360- 740-9600 or visit https://bit. ly/3yAuiPi for more infor- mation on showtimes and pricing.

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30 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Movies Continued from page 30 McMenamins Olympic Club Memorable movie-going experiences are what you’ll get at the Olympic Club Theater where comfy sofas, squashy armchairs and in- timate tables make you feel like you’re at home. Pair that with a delicious meal (made even better with a handcrafted ale or a glass of wine) and you may just never leave. Some truly impressive artwork adorns the walls. There’s a mural depicting the capture of notorious train robber Roy Gardner at the hotel back in 1921, and of course, the ladies of ill Olympic Club Theater repute who once worked in the hotel upstairs. And the original pressed tin ceiling has been fully restored. But even Hollywood couldn’t equal the dramatic goings- on here over the last centu- ry: the space was once home to an upscale men’s clothing store, bar, barber shop, pool hall and bowling alley. The Olympic Club The- ater is located in the heart of Centralia at 112 N. Tower Ave. Call 360-736-5164 or visit mcmenamins.com/ olympic-club/olympic-club- theater for more informa- tion on costs, showtimes and more. The Roxy Theater

The Roxy Theater in the Roxy Theater East Lewis County moun- tain town of Morton is the perfect stop for travelers theater also offers current building. For current show- org. The theater is located looking for entertainment. titles. First run movies are ings and additional infor- at 233 W. Main Ave., Mor- In addition to live shows paired with comfortable mation, visit the Roxy The- ton. Call 360-496-0541for and theater programs, the seating inside a historic ater online at mortonroxy. more information.

2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 31 Festivals Reflect Local History and Traditions Editor’s Note: Due to health restrictions, many of these events could be scaled back or canceled. Visit each events’ website for up to date information.

In Southwest Washington, nearly all towns and commu- nities host their own unique festival each year. Festival season unofficial- ly begins with May Day in Va- der and ends in October with the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival, though there are other community favorites outside of that time span. Communities from Yelm to Toledo and from Centralia to Morton celebrate with festi- vals based on their commu- nity heritage and traditions.

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32 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide Festivals Continued from page 32 With the onset of the CO- VID-19 pandemic, many of these festivals were canceled in 2020. This year, many are offering rolled back affairs, but others are planning full steam ahead to return these beloved traditions. All festi- vals and events are subject to change based on Washington state COVID-19 regulations, but here’s a look at where things stood in late May. Check individual events’ websites or social media for updates closer to each event for the most accurate infor- mation. Packwood Flea Market FIRST WEEKEND IN MARCH White Pass Winter Carnival MAY 1 the younger, smaller sibling more at Artrailsofsww.org or of the Southwest Washington @ARTrailsofSWWashington White Pass Ski Area, 12 Vader May Day Fair. The event has all the fea- on Facebook. miles southeast of Mount Held in the small south tures of a full-fledged fair — a Rainier National Park and Lewis County town of Vader carnival, food, vendors, live 22 miles from Packwood, each year on the first day of MAY 28-31 music — with a focus on area celebrates the winter season May. The festival includes a Packwood Spring youth, their livestock, their with a family-friendly Winter parade and vendors. Learn collections and their passions. Flea Market Carnival. more at Vadermayday.weebly. Visit springyouthfair.org Bargain shoppers and Held the first weekend of com. to learn more. treasure hunters migrate to March each year, the carnival the picturesque Packwood is jam-packed with activities FIRST WEEK OF MAY MAY 15-JUNE 15 community nestled at the for the whole family, includ- Spring foot of the Cascades in order ing an interactive snow castle, ARTrails of Southwest Youth Fair to experience one of two flea outdoor games, snow sport Washington Spring markets each year. competitions, a torchlight pa- Though the event was canceled in 2021, it tradi- The events draw thou- rade and colorful fireworks Online Show and Sale sands of people as vendors (Source: Visit Rainier.com). tionally offers a way to cel- Shop online or visit the Visit www.skiwhitepass. ebrate the agricultural roots studios and workspaces of com for more. of Southwest Washington as notable local artists. Learn Please see FESTIVALS, page 34 Enjoy a visit in the country… Garden Vegetables • Frozen Berries/Jam • Fresh Fruit Ready to Bake Pies • Award Winning Ciders Donuts Daily • Apple Fritters Every Weekend Bring the Family Apple Festival - Last Weekend of Sept & Every Weekend In Oct. to Feed Our Farm Pumpkins - Oct.• Easter Egg Hunt - April, day before Easter Animals! 3 miles south of Olympia Airport, 1/2 mile down Rich Road. Open Mon. - Sat. www.lattinscider.com • Closed Sunday January - June 9:00 am -

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 33 as “Swede Day.” It is a time Festivals Continued from page 33 when the entire community can come together to cel- line U.S. Highway 12 and sur- ebrate the Swedish-Finnish rounding streets. people who populated this There are attractions for area many years ago. everyone from children to se- Learn more at Rochester- niors. citizensgroupswedehall.net. The offerings are endless and it takes more than a day Winlock Egg Days to see it all. What festival would you Fortunately, both the La- imagine occurs in a town bor Day weekend and Me- built on the poultry industry morial Day weekend feature that is home to the World’s three and a half days of the Largest Egg? Yes, Winlock flea market. Egg Days are the celebratory Rochester Swede Day Learn more at Packwood- embodiment of this friendly fleamarket.com. South Lewis County town. establishments as the Win- JULY 3-4 People flock from all lock Historical Museum and JUNE 19 Mossyrock Freedom Festival around to attend the pa- of course, plenty of egg salad New in 2021, the Mossyr- Rochester Swede Day rade and events that last sandwiches. ock Freedom Festival will be Swede Day in Rochester throughout the weekend. It Learn more at Winlock- a two-day event celebrating has been an annual celebra- all starts with the corona- eggdays.com. America, freedom and inde- tion since 1979. It is always tion of the Egg Day Queen JUNE 26 pendence. on Friday. The festival also held on the third Saturday Ride the Willapa Learn more at Mossyr- of June and is formally titled includes games, crafts, food, ockfestivals.org. “Swede Day Midsommar live music, an opportunity Take part in the Ride the Festival” and referred to to tour such beloved local Willapa on the Willapa Hills July 2-4 Trail, which stretches from rural Chehalis to Pe Ell and Francis Schwingfest beyond. Lpss.info Visit Us The aim is to showcase the Summer Hours beauty of the valleys that host JULY 3 Memorial Day to Labor Day the trail and highlight the Oakville Independence Day & Thur., Fri. & Sat 11 am - 4 pm farms along the way. Cyclists depart from the Veterans Me- Scoot the Route Car Show Free Public Programs morial Museum at 100 SW Oakvillecityhall.com or Walking Tours Veterans Way, Chehalis and Oakville WA Chamber of Commerce on Facebook Meeting Room & Field Trips travel 22 miles to the West Lewis County town of Pe Ell JULY 3-5 Kosmos Picnic along state Route 6. There will August 15 in Glenoma be a festival and an overnight Patriotic Revolutionary stay before riders journey Encampment at Veterans CheCk oUr website for fUrther details back to Chehalis on Sunday. www.whitepasscountrymuseum.org Memorial Museum Learn more at Ridethewil- Veteransmuseum.org lapa.com or @ridethewillapa WINTER HOURS Sat. Noon - 4PM on Facebook. JULY 4 Centralia Summerfest By Appointment LAST WEEKEND IN JUNE 360-494-4007 • 360-494-4031 Cityofcentralia.com or @ Yelm Prairie Days CityofCentraliaWA on Face- 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, WA A parade through the city White Pass Country Historical Society book PO Box 958 • Packwood, WA 98361 and a festival at Yelm City Roy Fourth of July Parade www.whitepasscountrymuseum.org Park are among the high- CH610996bw.do lights of this annual affair. Follow @roycityhall on facebook.com/White-Pass-Country-Museum Look for information as it be- Facebook comes available at yelmprai- twitter.com/WPCMuseum instagram.com/wpcmuseum riedays.com. Please see FESTIVALS, page 35

34 • 2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide LAST WEEKEND IN JULY Festivals Continued from page 34 ChehalisFest JULY 8-11 ChehalisFest hosts a vari- ety of family friendly events Toledo Cheese Days planned for historic down- The city of Toledo is a town Chehalis, including a beautiful, rural town on the community pancake break- road to improvement. The fast, hot dog feed, bouncy spirit of transformation can houses, Kid-Zone for the be found most potently in its kids and more. The event is annual Cheese Days celebra- organized by the Centralia- tion. Chehalis Chamber of Com- Spearheaded by the To- merce, which can be reached ledo Lions Club, the extrava- at 360-748-8885. Visit cham- berway.com to learn more. ganza lasts a full weekend Toledo Cheese Days and functions as a celebra- tion of the dairy industry JULY 23-25 on the 28th, Kids zone with is another activity that and the cheese it produces. Tenino Oregon Trail Days dunk tank, rock and gem throws people into the past. Find more information at The city of Tenino’s an- show and farmers market. And as always, there are Toledolionsclub.org/cheese- nual Oregon Trail Days is Some of the old-time ac- plenty of vendors and great days.html. sure to be a blast — espe- tions people can participate food. cially with the ever-popular in at the Tenino Depot Mu- Visit Teninoacc.org/Or- JULY 9-11 Four Square Mile Music Fes- seum include stone carving, egon-trail-days-otd.html or Lavender Celebration tival. candle making, blacksmith- @oregontraildaystenino on Weekend at Cowlitz Falls There’s something for ing, rope-making and wood- Facebook to learn more. Lavender Company, Randle everyone, from the Oregon working. Whitepassbyway.com Trails Days Parade at 11 a.m. The black powder shoot Please see FESTIVALS, page 36 Small-town comfort without the big city hassle! - Variety of Room Types Including Suites with Fireplace & Jetted Tub. - Picturesque views of Mt. Rainier. - Walking Distance to Food and Entertainment.

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2021-2022 • Southwest Washington Tourism Guide • 35 Visit Loggersjubilee. Festivals Continued from page 35 com or @mortonloggersju- bilee on Facebook to learn AUG. 6-8 more. Antique Fest Centralia The Antique Fest gath- AUG. 17-22 ers Centralia’s already im- Southwest Washington Fair pressive display of antique Southwest Washington dealers on the city streets for Fair is a showcase of all three days. Visit Centrali- that’s wonderful about this adowntownfestivals.com to beautiful swath of the Ever- learn more. green State. Bask in the smell of el- AUG. 12-15 ephant ears and other fair- Morton Loggers Jubilee time food favorites as you You might know it as the wander through exhibits Loggers Jubilee, but locals and vendors. Barns burst and regular attendees call it with livestock and poultry Morton Loggers Jubilee raised by the youth of the by another moniker — “The AUG. 26-29 AUG. 28-29 Granddaddy of All Logging greater Lewis County area, Shows.” the living results of hard Rainier Round-Up Days Washington State Choker setting, log roll- work and a way of life that Generally held the same Garlic Festival ing, axe throwing and speed has remained stubbornly weekend as the Rainier Blue- Wagarlicfest.com or @ climbing are just a few of the similar to yesteryears. grass Festival. WashingtonStateGarlicFest heart-stopping competitions At the Southwest Wash- Follow @rainier- on Facebook Scheduled to occur in the ington Fair, you will also roundupdays on Facebook friendly, rural logging town find staples such as the for details. Please see FESTIVALS, page 37 of Morton off of U.S. High- annual Diaper Derby, lo- way 12. cal performers, live mu- That’s not even mention- sic, rides, contests, a talent ing all the opportunities and show and more. Handcrafted revelry throughout the town Visit Southwestwash- during the weekend. Lawn- ingtonfair.org or @south- Artisan Eatery Great food and amazing customer mower races, a parade, and westwashingtonfair on Facebook to learn more. service is what we do, with over a 10K run round out the of- 30 years of catering and ferings on a weekend that culinary experience largely unites the East Lewis AUG. 26-29 County town and draws in Rainier Bluegrass Festival thousands of visitors. rainierpickinparty.com

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