Outdoors Archive - Discover Lewis County

Back Memorial County Park

Located just a couple miles from Rose Park and not far from Highway 6, this park is adjacent to the

This short trail follows the lakeside of Coldwater Lake and contains numerous interpretive displays about how the lake was formed.

Season: Summer Only (June – September) Box Canyon is located along Stevens Canyon Road, which is open to vehicles during

Built in 1934, the Burley Mountain fire lookout stands about 5,100 feet above sea level and looks over miles of

But for vast stretches, the Cispus River is a serene waterway that frames the reaches of the Gifford Pinchot National

Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft Distance: 6 miles round trip Directions: From Randle, head south on 131 and follow signs to

Located just off Lake Scanewa near Glenoma, this day-use park is a peaceful secluded spot for people wishing to launch

Measuring in at 105 miles in length, the Cowlitz River calls Lewis County home for more than half of that.

Wildlife officials stock this lake two miles east of Morton with a healthy batch of rainbow trout generally in late

Want to gain some elevation on a hike that will take you out and about for a few hours? The

One of the most beautiful hikes in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest can be found just outside of Morton, where

This hike is a relatively flat 1.3-mile course that takes people through a large old-growth forest. The trail and boardwalk