William Ordway Partridge, noted sculptor, artist and author, was commissioned in the late 1800’s to create the original 1 1/2 time life-sized bronze sculpture of William Clark. That sculpture was officially dedicated in 1904 during…

On March 31, 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark established a camp at Cottonwood Beach while they secured provisions for the return trip through the Columbia River Gorge. They remained at Cottonwood Beach for six…

Be surprised and delighted with the amount and quality of public art that can be found in Washougal.  Pieces represent a variety of mediums and have been created by local, regional and nationally renowned artists.…

The Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail—also known as The Columbia River Dike Trail—follows the Columbia River from Steamboat Landing Park to the border of the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This park will soon be…

Looking to get away from civilization for a day? Located just on the Columbia River, this gorgeous state park will leave you attuned with nature and thankful for a relaxing break. Visitors can enjoy a…

This bronze sculpture depicts, Seaman, a Newfoundland dog, who became a famous member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Owned by Captain Meriwether Lewis, he was the only animal to complete the entire trip. The…

The refuge is the eastern end of the Lewis and Clark Heritage Trail and features stunning river and mountain views and year-round wildlife viewing opportunities. The 1,049-acre refuge, which lies partly within the Columbia River Gorge National…

Located in downtown Washougal two minutes from the Columbia River, we are one mile west of the famous Lewis and Clark provisional campsite where the Corp of Discovery fished and hunted to ensure they had…

Washougal Coffee Company has been a proud part of the growing Washougal community since 2016. We are locally and independently owned, and on a typical day you are likely to see a member of ownership…

Washougal offer an abundance of small town charm and scenic natural beauty to explore. The City of Washougal, WA, incorporated in 1908, was home to a robust Native American culture and some of the very…