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Between Longview and Castle Rock, perched on the edge of a creek, sits The Lone Fir tavern. Built in 1924, it was a grocery store/gas station, but now it is a cozy local tavern. The parking lot, facing Pleasant Hill Road, showcases everything from Mercedes to Harleys, new and old. The crowd range is as wide as the cars in the lot. Met with big smiles and warm greetings as you enter, you’ll find it comfortable.
22 Jul 08:40
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The Mt. St. Helens Hiking Club is about hiking, that’s for sure, but the social aspect of the club is something that you might not “get” with just a cursory scan of its website. Members not only get together to hike their way through the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest, but also to enjoy the camaraderie that comes with sharing the challenge of those hikes.
15 Jul 16:43
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Adrenaline rises for Cowlitz Black Bear fans as they approach David Story Field on the Lower Columbia College campus in Longview, Washington. The music is loud and clear, the snap of leather from hard-thrown baseballs, the buzz of friends chatting. The concession stand is sizzling and soon Corby the Bear will be entering the well-groomed field. But way before fans show up, an entire crew has been busy. Above the home plate grandstand is the press box, filled with its staff of scorekeepers, scoreboard operators, radio play-by-play commentators, the sound technician and the voice of the Black Bears, Kevin Taylor.
15 Jul 16:00
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Roughly 8,000 people visit the Pittock Mansion each year. Because the grounds are so spectacular, it is equally splendid in spring, summer and fall. Most of us know about the Pittock Mansion; many of us have visited this historical site, but the real story is the journey that led Henry and Georgiana to build their dream home
15 Jul 13:54
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Enter the kingdom of McMenamin’s Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. Surrounded by lush flower gardens, giant foliage, vineyards and vegetable gardens, this enchanted “village” holds delight for all who pass its lush gateways. . . McMenamin's Edgefield is a wonderful place to visit. If you don’t golf and have always wanted to, this is the place. If you don’t golf and don’t want to, there is so much more.
08 Jul 14:05
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So you’ve read the line-up of the acts and thought, “That’d be neat to check out.” And the event comes, and the event goes; so you say, “Maybe next time.” I know, I’ve done that. And why is it that we never take that time for ourselves to get out and enjoy? Too busy? That’s what we tell ourselves. Don’t know the acts? Well, let’s change that! The variety of individuals, groups, and venues offered in the lower Columbia River area offers something for everyone. Music such as country, folk, jazz, and dance; groups from our own backyard, reaching out to Portland and beyond.
01 Jul 09:38
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When I see a map of Washington and notice the William O. Douglas Wilderness Area — a 264 square-mile expanse of roadless national forest named in 1984 to honor the longest-serving U.S. Supreme Court Justice — it reminds me of the man himself and of my encounter with him years ago. . . In the summer of 1964 I saw a newspaper item about Douglas’ upcoming hike along a section of ocean coastline in Olympic National Park. With his encouragement, I borrowed my dad’s car and, along with two friends, drove up Highway 101 to the Hoh River then down the north bank road to its end a mile from the ocean, arriving after dark, uninvited, and crashed the party.
15 Jun 17:19
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Through the efforts of all those who endeavor to resurrect the tarnished cars of the past into brilliant show cars, future generations of car buffs will be able to view with pride the beauty and quality of an era gone by…the golden age of the great American automakers of the 20th Century.
15 Jun 15:28
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Every day at 5 pm: We’ll post a new question based on something in the June 15 print edition of Columbia River Reader. Add your comment at the end of the article. Daily prizes will be awarded for our favorite response; winners may choose a pair of Cowlitz Black Bear baseball game tickets, two See’s chocolate bars, or a box of sparklers. Winners should email us at Publisher@CRReader to make arrangements to claim your prize.
15 Jun 09:02
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There are many ways to buy local. You can visit the farmer’s market, join a CSA (community-supported agriculture, with consumers “subscribing” in advance for produce), shop at a roadside stand or go directly to the farm to buy your food. Buying local food supports your community and using local food encourages healthy eating.
15 Jun 07:54
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