• Mount St. Helens Mount St. Helens Mount St. Helens in Winter. There are fun pursuits and activities all year round. Have a look at our 'Things to Do' section for some ideas.
  • Yale Lake Yale Lake Yale lake in the fall offers a stunning variety of color.
  • Theatres Theatres There are several theatres and cinemas in the area, one of which is the recently restored Columbia Theatre a major draw for nationally known artists.
  • Nutty Narrows Bridge Nutty Narrows Bridge A bridge for squirrels in the town center
  • Downtown Longview Downtown Longview In addition to the modern malls and shopping centers our downtowns offer more of a pavement cafe atmosphere with street markets, entertainment, and antique stores.
  • Lake Sacajawea Lake Sacajawea As a planned city Longview incorporates many attractive features - all just a brief walk from the downtown area.
  • Wildlife Wildlife The rural setting of Cowlitz County means whether you are here to observe or hunt and fish there is an abundance of wildlife.
  • Attractions Attractions Year round there are festivals and fairs, whatever your age there is always something happening to interest you.
  • Custom Car Custom Car The region is well known for car shows, from 'Unique Tin' to the parade during the 'Go Fourth' festival, in addition many specialised clubs hold informal meetings in the region.
  • Mount St. Helens Pre-1980 Eruption Mount St. Helens Pre-1980 Eruption Scientists estimate that at the current rate of dome building it will take 2-300 years for our mountain to look like this again.
  • Cycling Cycling Whether you want to ride in an organised event or ride a trail see our cycling section for detailed information.
  • Visitor Centers Visitor Centers Education and entertainment, there are a number of visitor centers, this image is a view looking into the crater from the closest center at Johnston Ridge.

It's More Than A Day!

Discover the communities of the Mount St. Helens region! From music in the park to timber shows and art festivals we’ve got something for everyone. The list is long and the events are a blast so be sure to check out some of the awesome activities going on in our area!

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During the years that have passed since the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, the landscape has staged a remarkable recovery, as plant and animal life have returned to stake a claim. Today, the volcano and the surrounding blast zone serve as a unique, living laboratory, open for public viewing and enjoyment. While Mount St. Helens is the centerpiece, Cowlitz County and the surrounding area are loaded with recreational and cultural opportunities. Bike or hike on the side of an active volcano. Fish for steelhead, salmon, and trout. Test your golf game on one of three outstanding courses. Or simply soak up the rich local history. We invite you to discover the magic of Mount St. Helens and Southwest Washington on your next vacation!

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