Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Encompassing over 1.3 million acres, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest was one of the first of its kind. Hiking, camping, wildlife watching, mountain biking, and more, attract thousands of visitors […]

Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Area

For a great opportunity to learn about the area’s wildlife and their habitats, explore the Woods Creek Trail. Meandering through five different habitats, it is an excellent hike for children […]

Lake Scanewa and Cowlitz Falls Dam

A favorite place for anglers and families, Lake Scanewa, created by Lewis County PUD’s Cowlitz Falls Dam, is well stocked with rainbow trout. With two parks along its shores, one […]

Taidnapam Park

Take a day to play – Taidnapam Park offers all the things that make camping fun. A beautiful natural setting, the lake itself, and a few comforts of home. Or […]

Cowlitz River

The Cowlitz River attracts anglers from all over the west coast. Including salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout fisheries, the Cowlitz has year-round fishing opportunities. Visitors enjoy the spectacular fishing as […]

Swofford Pond

Seek out the osprey nests and watch bald eagles fly. Look for common loons and western grebes. In early spring watch for the mating dance, when birds walk on water. […]

Riffe Lake and Mossyrock Dam

Formed by Tacoma Power’s Mossyrock Dam, the tallest dam in Washington State, Riffe Lake winds for over 20 miles through forested hillsides. With Mossyrock Park on the west end of […]

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

May 18th, 1980 forever changed the landscape of this once near-perfect volcanic cone.  Spewing ash into the atmosphere that circled the globe, Mount St. Helens, remains the most dramatic example […]

Mayfield Lake and Dam

Formed by Tacoma Power’s Mayfield Dam on the Cowlitz River, 13-mile-long Mayfield Lake is the setting for camping, fishing, and a multitude of recreational opportunities, with multiple parks lining its […]