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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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    Spring Pop up Market at Mountain Timber Market

    Featured April 20, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Mountain Timber Market 254 Hendrickson Drive, Kalama, Washington

    Join us for a weekend of shopping, music, and family fun!  April 20 | 11 AM – 5 PM Mountain Timber Market — 254 Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, […]

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    Cabaret Follies

    Featured April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA 701 Vandercook Way, United States

    Cabaret Follies of Lower Columbia carries on the tradition started by Junior Service League of Longview by producing local cabarets with proceeds going to non-profit organizations. […]

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    Stageworks NW – Harvey

    Featured April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Stageworks NW 1433 Commerce, Longview, WA, United States

    Family friendly comedy classic directed by Peter J. Curtis.Cast: Johnny Winningham as Elwood P. Dowd, Cyndi Deaton as Vita Louise Simmons, Ashley Arledge as Myrtle May […]

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    Love Street Playhouse – Moon over Buffalo

    Featured April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
    Love Street Playhouse 126 Love Avenue, Woodland, Washington, United States

    In the madcap comedy tradition of Lend Me a Tenor, the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s. […]

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    Kids Fish In

    Featured April 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Martins Dock - Lake Sacajawea 1051 Kessler Blvd., Longview, Washington

     Kid’s Fish-In – Presented by Longview Early Edition Rotary!   Date: April 26, 2025 Hourly Sessions: 8 AM – 4 PM Ages 5-14 Cost: $10 per child Location: Martin's Dock, Lake […]

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    Earth Rocks! A Day of Discovery at Children’s Discovery Museum Earth Day Celebration

    Featured April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Childrens Discovery Museum 404 Long Avenue, Kelso, Washington

    Save the Date!Join us for an exciting FREE Earth Day celebration at the Children’s Discovery Museum! This special day will be packed with hands-on activities, interactive […]

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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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