"Come Play in Washougal!" Washougal by thecatsmeow

Washougal Travel Guide: 32 reviews and 218 photos

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When I first built my page for Washougal I just put in a little intro but now after having been on VT for almost 4 years I have discovered more about my litttle town then I previously knew. 2.75 miles east of Washougal in 1792 William R. Broughton claimed the Columbia river for Great Britain at Reed Island. It was not until 1846 that this claim was relinquished under the US-Canada boundry treaty. Gosh I could have been living in Canada. :)
Washougal though not far from the bustle of a large metropolitan area (Portland OR/Vancouver WA) is a quiet little place along a beautiful couple of rivers. The Columbia and The Washougal. The Columbia is good for boating and water skiing as it is the larger of the two. I would not suggest swimming in it though. The Washougal although smaller in size is an excellent river for recreation. Lazy, rapid and full of fish.In the summer we get a lot of tourists coming through to enjoy the water and the Motocross Park. For those of you who don't mind some nature instead of some traffic you should really come out to see us. Unfortunately there is only one place to stay here in town and I do not think I would. :) Stay in Vancouver and come play in Washougal!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Peaceful little town, Great for watersports,motocross ,and other outdoor fun.
Cons:seasonal
In a nutshell:Great place to come play in the outdoors! .

Intro Updated Jun 11, 2005
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One Bite and We've Got You Restaurants (3)

OK I have to admit that for some reason Jett Burgers address is a Camas address but it is in Washougal truely. The line... more travel advice

Mexican with flare Restaurants (3)

CLOSED 2006 This is another little hole in the wall but they have decided to make it standout by painting the back... more travel advice

Washougal woolen goods Shopping (1)

This store is located right next to the mill. It has clothes for men and women that are maade right here. The store also... more travel advice

Woolen Wonders Things to Do (3)

Pedleton Woolen Mills Come take a guided tour through the woolen mill. It really is interesting.The free tour takes you... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written May 13, 2006

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Winter Storm 2004 in Washougal

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amandajayne81 Apr 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

I stumbled on your page by accident. Washougal was the first place I visited in Washington. My fiance dragged me there to see the motocross track. I was pleasantly surprised at the peacefulness of the area. We stayed 'across the creek' in Troutdale.
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hunterV Nov 22, 2009 at 10:14 PM

~ Hi, Joyce ! It's a great place to enjoy! Thanks for your nice story... ><><><><><><><
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Faiza-Ifrah May 3, 2009 at 4:39 PM

hello featured VTer of the day. i liked the tips about your hometown. my niece moved to portland from detroit last month. i am sure i will be in this region soon :-)
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ViajesdelMundo Dec 18, 2008 at 7:19 AM

These days nice to be in a small town; we are glad WE are. Christmas grtgs to all of you and from mis gatos a sus gato!
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Agraichen May 11, 2007 at 10:23 PM

I now know where on the planet this place is really....
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IncogNeat-0 May 10, 2007 at 12:01 PM

I'll be darned! I thought all the Pendleton stuff was made south of the border these days. California's, not yours or ours. Happy, if surprised, to learn it isn't so.
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funnybeee Feb 20, 2007 at 9:14 PM

OMG, Joyce, we are only 30 minutes apart from one another! Just googled it :) Beee
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Jerelis Feb 20, 2007 at 4:07 AM

Yeah, it's always great to explore your own hometown. We had the same about ours. Thanx to VT we have enjoyed it even more. Nice site and thanx for sharing. Travel on!
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KiKitC Feb 18, 2007 at 7:00 AM

Sounds like a fun, muddy destination! I was almost expecting to see the chili burger under the warnings and dangers tips!
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roamer61 Jan 10, 2007 at 5:18 AM

Looks nice Joyce. Fyi, the Pacific Northwest is on the radar for 08. Yes, you guessed it, thats 2008, lol.