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Pacific County history has a pulse, and in few places does it beat stronger than the Raymond Theater. The tiny town on the Willapa River was founded in 1907 and boasted its biggest population in 1913. Less than two decades later, the town’s most-recognizable landmark, the Raymond Theater, rose downtown. Built of terra...

High-flying fun returns to the Long Beach Peninsula as a trio of kite-flying events are about to take flight. The 16th annual Windless Kite Festival is Jan. 22-24 at the Long Beach School gymnasium.Washington’s longest beach is the Pacific Northwest’s summertime kite capital – the annual Washington State International Kite Festival is one of the region’s...

“Through the Looking Glass” Day one of a three day tour: • Photography 101 class with renowned artist as instructor • Lunch on the pier • Boardwalk photo points • Dinner dine around “Through the Looking Glass” Day two of a three day tour: • Photography 202 class with renowned...

The Lower Columbia River Excursion Day One of a Three day Tour Tall Ships Experience •    Shopping at the Port of Ilwaco •    Three hour sail on the Tall Ships •    Battle reenactment on the Columbia River •    Dining at the Source Day Two of a Three day Tour •  ...

According to legend, lore and history, the Long Beach Peninsula has long been a treasure trove of culinary delicacies. For centuries, the Native Americans used the seafood, berries and game as currency to obtain items that otherwise would have been unattainable, such as buffalo robes, beads, metal pots, and yes,...

Soft Adventure Suggested Itineraries: Cycling the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail Two Day Tour •    Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center for Orientation •    Bicycle rentals •    Backpacks with lunch •    Guided tour along the Discovery Trail •    Dinner at Tuscany Café with cooking demonstration “Kites – Up, Up and Away and...

The Olympic Peninsula offers visitors a fascinating insight into glacial America. From the peaks of the Olympic Mountains, glacier fed rivers filled with salmon and steelhead, to the only rain forest lined with moss grown trees and miles of unique hiking opportunities, a pacific Northwest vacation with education, wonder and...

“LaBelle E’pogue of the Long Beach Peninsula Tour”  Day one of a two day tour Visit the “Daddy Train” with a Conductor as your guide Railroad that brought the Victorian Fathers to the Peninsula from the City of Portland Seaview Historic Homes Driving Tour Lunch in a historic train depot...

Day One: After landing at the Boise International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from the Baker County Tourism department.  Leaving the airport, first stop will be at Howard’s in Nampa Idaho, to get your Oregon fishing licenses and gear.   Baker City or bust!  Many a pioneer and...

Day one of a ten day tour: Fly into Portland International Airport Check into hotel Free time for shopping and enjoying downtown Dinner on own Day two of a ten day tour: “It’s a Bloomin’ Good Day in Portland!” Garden tours Washington Park International Rose Test Garden Rose Garden Store...

Day one of a four day tour: • Lunch with view of Pacific Ocean and Welcome from Community • Columbia Heritage Museum with Ray Gardner, Chinook Tribal Chairman Presentation about Chinookan trade on the Columbia River Ray’s Paddle demonstration Little Wolf canoe • Fort Columbia Walk to Chinook Cove with...

Day One of a Three day Tour Tall Ships Experience •    Shopping at the Port of Ilwaco •    Three hour sail on the Tall Ships •    Battle reenactment on the Columbia River •    Dining at the Source Day Two of a Three day Tour •    Depart port from Washington side...