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Activities and Recreation
Attractions, Parks, and Getting Around
Lewis County Has Lots to Offer Ride on a steam train. Hike the Goat's Rock Wilderness. Fly fish on the Cowlitz. Antique shop. Celebrate a festival. Explore the White Pass Scenic Byway. Lewis County boasts the best that the rural and wild Northwest has to offer. Things to Do and MoreLooking for an activity? There's something for everyone! Find the perfect activity for whatever - weekend getaway, family vacation, or just personal excursion. You'll find it here! Appease car weary children and play in our city parks. The skate park in Centralia is the largest free skate park in the Northwest. Chehalis & Penny Playground inspires the imagination of children and adults. Borst Park features a public swimming pool, picnic facilities, historic attractions and more. Curiosities Performing & Fine Arts Tours, Driving Speedways Excursions Three-Day Tour Self-guided drive tours, train excursions, and cycling routes are good ways to explore this wild and rural region of the Northwest. In addition to the excursions listed above, these tours and drives are under development: Watchable Wildlife Finding Nature in Lewis County is - well, a breeze! From our national forests, breathtaking mountains, and wilderness areas to our local playgrounds and parks, recreation and fun abound in our area. About Recreation in Lewis County Approximately one-third of Lewis County is national forest. The county includes portions of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Gifford Pinchot national forests and the Mt. Rainier National Park as well as the William Douglas, Tatoosh and Goat Rocks wilderness areas. The Mount Rainier summit, at 14,410 feet, is just 10 miles from the county's northeastern boundary. Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams are easily accessible. Adventure seekers will find excellent hiking, cycling, canoeing, white water rafting, hang gliding, and rock climbing opportunities. White Pass Ski Area provides the driest powder in Washington and 1,500-feet of vertical drop. The Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia is a quiet place to walk, run or study nature. Established in 1981 by the Friends of Seminary Hill, this area adjacent to the Historic Downtown Centralia, covers 60 acres of natural forestland and offers a quick escape on trails for an afternoon stroll or brisk walk. Fort Borst Park is a perfect meeting place for children and adults. Playgrounds, meeting facilities, and an indoor pool all are available in this historic park. A small fishing pond provides a great place for feeding the ducks and enjoying a quick break. Take Exit 82 off I-5, west on Harrison, go left on Johnson Road past the middle school and ball fields. Follow signs. Chehalis Recreation Park Penny Playground offers outdoor swimming pools, softball fields and a huge playground that was erected by community volunteers. A short distance east of Interstate 5 at Exit 76, this family park is ideal for picnicking, playing and relaxing. More Parks Robert Lintoh Alexander Park - river access, playground, kitchen, trails, groups Back County Park - track, ball fields, playground, and picnic area Schaeffer County Park - swim, fish, group use, playground, picnic area South County Park - camping, swim, fish, boat, playground and picnic area Mayfield Lake Park - camping, swim,fish, boat, playground and picnic area Glenoma County Park - fishing, group use, playground and picnic area Whether you're looking for everyday transportation, or something a bit more out of the ordinary, there are lots of types to choose from. Modern or Nostalgic? You decide! Lewis County offers several modes of transportation within the county and also serves as an access point to more distant, regional attractions in nearby states. Residents and visitors can conveniently move about the county using several highways, bus, rail and air transportation Car Air Bus Train |
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