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    • DinnerDiscover the best dinner spots near Mt. St. Helens! From cozy mountain lodges to family-friendly diners and local hidden gems, explore where to eat after a day of adventure.
    • Local Favorite EateriesDiscover local favorite restaurants near Mt. St. Helens, from cozy diners to hidden gems serving up Northwest flavor. Explore the best places to eat after your mountain adventure.
    • BreakfastStart your Mt. St. Helens adventure right with the best local breakfast spots—serving hearty meals, fresh coffee, and stunning views of the Pacific Northwest.
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    • RV & CampgroundsOutdoor Living at Its Finest Cowlitz County and Mount St. Helens are a camper’s dream, offering a wide variety of venues for outdoor fun. RV-er’s will find numerous campgrounds with easy pull-through spaces, reliable shore power, comfortable service facilities and friendly hosts. Tent campers and backpackers can choose from hundreds of unique campsites, with access to fishing, hiking and much more. Mount St. Helens attracts hundreds of guests from around the World each year, along with visitors from every state, so you’ll have a chance to meet people from all over the world. There are some amazing camping and RV-ing locations throughout Cowlitz County!
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    Featured December 13 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

    Breakfast with Santa

    Breakfast with Santa Date: December 13, 2025Location: Monticello Hotel – 1405 17th Ave. Kick off the holiday season with a beloved family tradition! Join Santa for […]

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    Featured December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Castle Rock Festival of Lights

    Castle Rock Festival of Lights – Castle Rock, Washington Experience the magic of the holiday season in Castle Rock at the annual Festival of Lights, a […]

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    Featured December 20 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Craft & Food Bazaar

    Kelso/Longview Elks Club 900 Ash Street, Kelso, Washington

    The End of 2025 Craft & Food Bazaar Join us for a festive weekend of creativity, food, and community at the Kelso/Longview Elks Club! The End […]

  • January 2026

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    Featured January 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Squatch Fest

    Cowlitz County Event Center 1900 7th Avenue, Longview

    sQuatch Fest is joining forces with Galactic Fest Fest for an out-of-this-world event — and we want YOU to be part of it! If you’re a […]

  • June 2026

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    Featured June 20, 2026 @ 6:30 am

    Tour de Blast

    The Tour de Blast is a fully supported, out and back bicycle ride on the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway starting at the Toutle School District and […]

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    Featured July 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

    Thunder Mt Pro Rodeo

    Cowlitz County Fairgrounds 1900 7th Avenue, Longview

    The Thunder Mt Pro Rodeo takes place in Longview WA, located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds.The Rodeo is Thursday July 23rd, Friday July 24th & Saturday […]

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Cowlitz County is home to approximately 113,982 residents, roughly 56 percent of whom live in the incorporated cities of Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview, Kalama, and Woodland. The remaining 44 percent live in rural, unincorporated communities such as Ryderwood, Toutle, Yale, Silver Lake, Lexington, Ariel and Cougar.

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