SKAMANIA COUNTY
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YOUR ANNUAL GUIDE TO SKAMANIA COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
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Welcome to Skamania County Skamania County is rich in natural beauty with something different to see and enjoy around every corner. Mount St. Helens, with a dramatic and awesome presence, keeps watch over the northwest corner. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers recreation seekers endless opportunities to year-round outdoor adventures — from the extreme to the sublime. And the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is attracting visitors from around the globe to experience its majestic vistas. Combine the powerful impact of Mother Nature’s handiwork with the friendly people, premiere lodging, delicious dining, unique shopping and festive year-round events and we truly become the dream destination. So welcome to Skamania County where you can encounter all of the above within our borders. If this is your first visit, we hope you use this guide as a tool to lead you to any and all that we have to offer. If you are returning, welcome back! And look for new information inside that will help you discover another favorite activity or site. Are you contemplating a move in 2010? Thinking of calling Skamania County home? This guide can serve as a great relocation resource, providing government and service information along with statistics, websites, telephone numbers and much more. Whether you are visiting, considering relocation or a local resident looking for activities while friends or family are in town, stop by or call Skamania County Chamber of Commerce for help. We are happy to assist by providing maps, brochures, passes, guides, personal preferences — anything to ensure your time here is memorable and entices you to return. This publication is the perfect start to the Skamania County experience, the most comprehensive guide to the unlimited opportunities available here.
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Resources
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Communities
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Where to Stay
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Where to Eat
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Cultural Events
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Distinctive Wines of the Gorge
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Columbia River Gorge Map
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Gifford Pinchot | Mount St. Helens | Map
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Beaches | Windsports
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Recreational Activities
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Fishing in Skamania County
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Bonneville Lock and Dam
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Hiking Trails
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Events Calendar
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Chamber Members
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Advertiser Listing
Thank you for selecting Skamania County as a destination… we look forward to sharing this spectacular place we call home.
About the cover: View from Cape Horn on Highway 14. For you Twilight fans, the close up shots of Edward and Bella in the tree canopy, overlooking the river and forest, were shot at Cape Horn.
Casey Roeder Executive Director Skamania County Chamber of Commerce casey@skamania.org
PUBLISHER Judy Bair | Wind River Publishing DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Annie Van Domelen | annievandesign
The Chamber’s Visitor Information Center is located at: 167 NW Second Avenue (State Route 14), Stevenson, Washington Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am–5pm From Memorial Day through Labor Day we are also open: Saturday, 9am–5pm and Sunday, 10am–4pm 800-989-9178 or 509-427-8911 info@skamania.org | www.skamania.org www.skamania.org
Skamania County 2010 Published by Wind River Publishing All Rights Reserved © 2010 For advertising and editorial information: 541-806-1436 judywrpub@earthlink.net www.windriverpub.com
2010 SKAMANIA COUNTY VISITORS’ GUIDE
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