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The Town House Motel is a family owned business and is Longview’s friendliest motel. It is located in the heart of Longview.
This motel has been a proud member of AAA for over 20 years.
The motel features 28 rooms which includes smoking and non smoking rooms with micro fridge, in-room coffee machine, free local phone calls, cable TV with HBO, free hi-speed internet, wi-fi, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board.
It’s close proximity to some of the state’s well know attractions such as Mt. St Helens, Seaside, Long Beach and the Cowlitz river (boating and fishing) makes this motel an attractive and convenient place to stay.
Within walking distance to many eateries and minutes away from the Triangle Shopping Center, The Columbia Theatre, Lake Sacajawea and more!
Trail of Two Forests
Location: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington
Distance: 1.5 miles (Loop)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Family-Friendly: Yes
Open Season: Year-round (best from late spring to fall)
Trail Type: Loop
Overview:
This ¼ mile long boardwalk trail leads you over a 2,000-year-old lava flow from Mount St. Helens. Lava ran through the forest and around trees, which burst into flames. The lava solidified around the trunks and trunks rotted away, leaving tree wells, voids in which the impressions of the bark remain. Interpretive signs along the route tell the story of this ancient event. Climb down a ladder and go through a dark tree well. Enjoy today’s forest of fir, hemlock, and brilliant, green moss growing on the old lava. The boardwalk is accessible and kid friendly. Picnic tables and a pit-toilet are available. To protect fragile geologic features and plant life, please stay on the boardwalk.
Trail Highlights:
- Lava Tubes & Old Growth: The trail offers a glimpse into the past with its preserved lava tubes, remnants of the 1980 eruption, and thriving old-growth forests.
- Scenic Views: Enjoy views of the surrounding forest and volcanic landscape, with interpretive signs along the way providing insight into the area’s geology and ecology.
- Wildlife: Spot various wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and potentially elk or deer in the surrounding forests.
Details:
- Difficulty: Easy – The trail is gentle, well-maintained, and accessible for most hikers, including families and those with limited hiking experience.
- Elevation: Minimal elevation gain of only about 100 feet makes this a great option for a short, leisurely hike.
- Family-Friendly: Yes – This trail is ideal for families with children and those looking for a shorter, educational hike. The path is relatively flat and well-suited for beginners.
- Open Season: Open year-round, but the best hiking conditions are from late spring to fall, when the trail is dry and accessible. Winter weather can bring snow, so check conditions in advance.
Trail Type: Loop – Starting and ending at the same point, making it easy for those who prefer a short and self-contained hike.
The Trail of Two Forests is a fantastic introduction to the region’s volcanic landscape, offering a mix of natural beauty and educational value. Whether you're looking to explore the geology of Mount St. Helens or simply enjoy a short hike in the forest, this trail offers something for everyone.
Triangle Center - Triangle Center is located at the corner of Ocean Beach Hwy. & 15th Ave., Longview. It is a Community Center which opened in 1964 and was last renovated in 2005. It is an Open shopping mall with 1,635 parking spaces. It covers an area of 253,064 sq ft.
The Triangle Center offers numerous stores and restaurants, including:
- Ross Dress for Less
- Petco
- Michael’s
- Applebee’s
- Winco
- Big 5 Sports
- US Cellular
- Ultra
- Chase Bank
- Little Caesars Pizza
- Great Clips
- Sweet Spot Frozen Yogurt
- USA Nails
- G3 Liquor
- AT&T
- Maurices
- Ichi Teriyaki
- Pho Ever
- Peace Health Therapy & Wellness Center
- Panda Express
- Marshalls
- OHSU Casey Eye Institute Clinic
⚠️ Important Alert: Certain trails and areas on Forest Road 99 are closed Monday through Friday until October 31. Click here for more information about the trail closures and the Spirit Lake Tunnel Outlet Construction, and what trails are not accessible during the construction. The 5.7-mile Truman Trail #207 immerses you in the area devastated by the 1980 eruption. Looking north, you see log-filled Spirit Lake topped by Mount Margaret. To the south you look upward at Mount St. Helens’ crater and lava dome.The trail begins at Windy Ridge Interpretive Site and starts by following a road built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to access the Spirit Lake pumping station after the 1980 eruption. (Shortly after the 1980 eruption the water level in Spirit Lake rose alarmingly, threatening to overtop the debris dam and to send a deluge down the Toutle Valley. To help alleviate this danger, barge-mounted pumps were installed to remove water from the lake. Pumping continued until a 1.7-mile-long tunnel could be completed, allowing Spirit Lake to drain into South Coldwater Creek.Flanked by ever-growing patches of lupine, Indian paintbrush, and other wildflowers, the trail crosses several streams that originate in the crater. Wooden marking posts aid you in staying on trail as you travel across the pumice plain and climb the debris avalanche to the junction with Boundary Trail #1 (area is unavailable).
Willow Springs Trail #207A, from its junction with Truman Trail #207, offers a loop opportunity. This 0.8-mile trail provides a link to the Loowit Trail #216. You can make a loop of these trails by connecting with the Loowit Trail #216 and the Windy Trail #216E. Special Conditions: Off trail travel prohibited. No pets or stock. Day-use only. Bicycles are prohibited west of the junction with Abraham Trail #216D.
The Unique Tin car show and Cruise has become one of the premier car shows in the northwest. We are the second or third largest event in Cowlitz County and bring 500 or more classic and performance cars to the area every August. We provide a fun and profitable show for the local economy, give support to local charities and businesses, and manage to enjoy doing it. We hope to continue for years to come.
When: August 26th, 2023
Location: Cowlitz County Event Center
1900 7th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
For the last 20+ years the Untouchables Car Club has hosted their car show in historic downtown Kalama on the third Sunday in August. Good weather usually prevails and the show averages well over 300 cars per year. The Kalama Chamber of Commerce helps to put the event on. It's a great day of fun in downtown Kalama.
Proceeds sponsor scholarships to Lower Columbia College for our local High School Graduates and the needy in our local community.
When: Third Sunday in August each year
Date: Sunday, August 19th
Time: 7 am to 3 pm
Location: Kalama WA
• Waterbody: Kalama River
• Facilities: Parking
• Boat Types: Small boat, kayak
• Notes: River access and boat launch for fishing or small craft.
Vandercook Park Trail is a 0.25-mile loop around quaint Vandercook Park nestled in the center of Longview’s historic Old West Side neighborhood. This is a great place to get your steps in under a shady canopy of trees while the kids can play on the playground without leaving your sight or see our active local tennis and pickle ball players in action.
Vernie’s Pizza
Welch Cabin on the KALAMA ~ A License to Chill~
This one-of-a kind Welch Cabin is 90 feet above the fabled 'Holy Waters' of the unique Kalama River. Nineteen acres of preserved forest includes easy access to the gin-clear river. For over 20 years Welch Cabin was 'off the grid'. In 2022 we completed renovations to retain the wilderness aspects but add important modern conveniences; processed water from our creek, 'his' and 'her' Bio-Toilets along with hot showers, WI-FI and a modern kitchen.
Welch Cabin is 10 miles from the village of Kalama WA on the paved, curvy Kalama River road. Our 19 private acres are in a full conservation easement and while no neighbors are within sight, other homes are less than a mile away. The forest is made of huge trees: Douglas fir, western red cedar, giant sequoia and hemlock, plus a variety of hardwoods and wild flowers. If you slow down you will hear nature: song birds and eagles, water gurgles through the rocky rapids, a cougar scream or a bolt of lightning arcing into the nearby mountain tops. And best of all, a gentle mountain breeze in fir trees soaring 50 feet directly above you.
Kalama, WA 98625