Amanda’s guidebook

Amanda
Amanda’s guidebook

Sightseeing

The observatory hosts interpretive displays that tell the biological, geological, and human story of Mount St. Helens. Breathtaking views of the volcano and crater, and hikes within the blast zone.
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Johnston Ridge Observatory
24000 Spirit Lake Hwy
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The observatory hosts interpretive displays that tell the biological, geological, and human story of Mount St. Helens. Breathtaking views of the volcano and crater, and hikes within the blast zone.
Experience the effect the May 18, 1980 eruption had on the Coldwater Valley, including creating a brand new lake. Kayaking is popular here. Combustion engines are prohibited on the lake, but anglers reach trophy trout by electric motors, rowing, or kicking.
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Coldwater Lake
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Experience the effect the May 18, 1980 eruption had on the Coldwater Valley, including creating a brand new lake. Kayaking is popular here. Combustion engines are prohibited on the lake, but anglers reach trophy trout by electric motors, rowing, or kicking.
A gorgeous wetland nature walk circles the property, with beautiful views of Mt. St. Helen's. Interesting interpretive exhibits and a small theater tell the story of the Mt. St. Helen's eruption.
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Mt St Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake Hwy
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A gorgeous wetland nature walk circles the property, with beautiful views of Mt. St. Helen's. Interesting interpretive exhibits and a small theater tell the story of the Mt. St. Helen's eruption.
A popular area to explore. Dress warmly, even in the summer (layers!)! The caves are very cold!
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Mga Ape Cave
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A popular area to explore. Dress warmly, even in the summer (layers!)! The caves are very cold!
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Mt St Helens Forest Learning Center
17000 Spirit Lake Hwy
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Spirit Lake Highway
Spirit Lake Highway

Places to Go in Castle Rock

Cheerful service in a unique space: the town’s historic 1910 bank was converted into a cozy coffee shop/bookstore. Try out a new book, while you enjoy your morning latte.
Vault Books & Brew
20 Cowlitz St W
Cheerful service in a unique space: the town’s historic 1910 bank was converted into a cozy coffee shop/bookstore. Try out a new book, while you enjoy your morning latte.
Gorgeous shop featuring modern and Pinterest-worthy home decor items.
Pollen Floral Works
101 Front Ave SW
Gorgeous shop featuring modern and Pinterest-worthy home decor items.
Great beers and relaxing atmosphere. The owners are incredibly friendly and so are the locals!
Crosscut Taproom
21 W Cowlitz St
Great beers and relaxing atmosphere. The owners are incredibly friendly and so are the locals!
Castle Rock Lavender
865 Ph 10

Hiking

Beautiful park and great place for a quick hike, or stop at the playground to help get the kids' wiggles out.
Seaquest State Park
3030 Spirit Lake Hwy
Beautiful park and great place for a quick hike, or stop at the playground to help get the kids' wiggles out.
Hummocks Trailhead Mt. St. Helens

Food scene

Amazing views of the river from the expansive patio. Experience a distinctive PNW atmosphere in a rustic house, turned restaurant, that survived the Mt. St. Helen's eruption. Excellent burgers and unforgettably delicious cobblers! Great family place!
Fire Mountain Grill
9440 Spirit Lake Hwy
Amazing views of the river from the expansive patio. Experience a distinctive PNW atmosphere in a rustic house, turned restaurant, that survived the Mt. St. Helen's eruption. Excellent burgers and unforgettably delicious cobblers! Great family place!

Wineries

Winery, about 25 minutes from Silver Lake.
Bateaux Cellars
288 Smokey Valley Rd
Winery, about 25 minutes from Silver Lake.

Water Fun

Float the river here (please verify current river/weather conditions)!
Harry Gardner Park
South Toutle Road
Float the river here (please verify current river/weather conditions)!

City/town information

Quaint, quiet little town with all the basic amenities: a bakery, grocery store, bank, coffee shop, pharmacy, gift shops, cafe and taproom.
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Castle Rock
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Quaint, quiet little town with all the basic amenities: a bakery, grocery store, bank, coffee shop, pharmacy, gift shops, cafe and taproom.
Silver Lake is a small community that provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. The lake hosts several bass fishing tournaments a year, as well as community kayak “floats.” Waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing are also popular activities.
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Silver Lake
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Silver Lake is a small community that provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. The lake hosts several bass fishing tournaments a year, as well as community kayak “floats.” Waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing are also popular activities.