A nice little science stop a few miles off I-5. While the Johnston Observatory is closed due to…read moreroad repairs, this facility offers a fine alternative for those interested in volcanoes and specifically, Mt. St. Helens. Usual displays and short film. A wetlands boardwalk hike of under 1 mile just outside the building. All this is in the boundaries of Seaquest State Park. And yes, there is a nice view of Mt. St. Helens, though it's approximately 40 miles away (as the crow flies). Admission to the center is $5/each. Not sure how this fee works with the WA State Park fee for Seaquest State Park.

Very beautiful visitor center. It reopened in 2025 after being closed for renovations and I have to…read moresay, the architecture is GORGEOUS with vaulted ceilings and large windows to let in the surroundings. There's wood paneling which helps you feel immersed into nature. There's an informational desk about the area, helpful for visitors newish to the area or those with questions. The gift shop is also accessible with the usual offerings of post cards, tchotchkes, and such. Do note that the restrooms are accessible outdoors at the side of the building. There's a pay area part of the center which is $5/18+, $2.50/7-17, free for 6 years old or younger, and family $15 for 2 adults and children 7-17 years old. They also honor veteran's disabled pass, WA state disabled pass, and senior limited income pass. It's definitely worth the admission, since there's a lot of exhibits explaining the geology of the area, the flora and fauna, the native peoples, and the later commercial and recreational uses of the area. There's even a place where you can walk into a huge mock up of Mt St Helens! Very fun. They have a short film playing about the eruption too. I didn't get to explore much outside as it was super rainy, but I saw a boardwalk trail out in the back. I did not see Mt St Helens due to the weather, but I'll be back when the weather is nicer!

We like to travel with our dogs so I always look for places that allow pets. The Lewis River Inn…read moredoesn't just allow pets, they welcome them. There was a water and food dish in the bathroom area. This came as a very pleasant surprise. We always travel with our own but it is great to know that if we had forgotten, they had us covered. The recliner also had a seat cover just like we have at home to protect it from dog hair. Not all rooms are pet friendly so keep that in mind. I would have loved to have had a river view but bringing my dogs was more important. I am a birder and enjoyed sitting on the guest patio anytime I could to watch the birds at the feeder, in the flower bed, in the trees, or even in the river. I recorded 13 species of birds in under 30 minutes while just sitting in one spot. The rooms are big and clean. We had a 2 queen pet friendly room because our 14yo son was with us as well. The breakfast is very nice. They have a waffle maker, oatmeal, fruit, pastries, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, etc...

Very clean, Comfy, Good price, Spacious rooms. Easy to get to from freeway front desk friendlyread more

We stopped at Silver Lake Resort for a few nights on our way to Seattle, and it did not disappoint…read more There's just something about waking up by the lake with my Yerba mate, listening to the birds and enjoying the peaceful surroundings that really helped me relax. We found the campground to be clean, quiet, and well cared for. The staff (especially the owners Alan and Ember) are friendly, welcoming, and very willing to help if you need anything. I usually spend my camping days reading or relaxing around the campsite while my husband likes to fish. We found Silver Lake Resort to be the perfect place to enjoy both as we slowed down and unplugged for a few days. Having camped mostly in California, I especially appreciated the classic campground atmosphere that's getting harder to find locally. If you're looking for a place where you can make great memories with family or friends and enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, I highly recommend Silver Lake Resort. We are already planning another trip for the spring!

We arrived at 8:45am and was treated by a very rude and unfriendly employee telling me we were not…read moreallowed on the property. After telling him we had reserved a boat at 9am, his response was "yes at 9am, but you're not allowed on our property until 9am and didn't you read the sign?" So we had to pull off the property and wait in the driveway until 9am. Once in, they were nice and the guy was completely different. DONT GO EARLY, it's for "guests" only.

We were in need of a stopover along the way on our trip to central Oregon, and this RV park's…read morelocation in Castle Rock was perfect. We reserved online, and chose a "hookup" site that (upon arrival) was barely large enough for a camper van - much less our 25' RV and similar length tow vehicle. Luckily, the nice couple who run the office were able to upgrade us to a larger site with full hookups. Thank goodness as we would have been without a place to stay overnight! This is not really a campground as much as it is an RV park with a lot of fulltimers. That being said, the place is relatively clean and pretty quiet. Sometimes these types of parks can be a little sketchy, but this one was fine and fit our needs as a waypoint. We also got to visit the nearby Mt. St. Helens Visitors Center as well as grab a couple of beers down the road in downtown Castle Rock. If you're looking for a camping-style experience, this probably isn't the right place. But if you need a quick place to stop not far from the freeway, it was perfectly fine and felt safe.

We went in to get some info on a trip we're looking to take. The lady working said she had an…read moreappointment coming in but she'd take all of my info and where we're looking to go and get back to me later that day or the next. It's been about a month. Still waiting. We decided to just book it ourselves at this point.

Frank is very knowledgable in the travel industry. He did a wonderful job setting up our cruise to…read moreAlaska including our parking arrangement in Seattle. For all my future cruises I will definately be using King's Travel.

This is a very clean and affordable hotel, located off of I-5. The staff were extremely…read moreaccommodating and friendly at check-in. They made my stay seamless. I would book here again.

I was not overly impressed by this hotel in terms or room and amenities, but it is a budget hotel…read more I will say the breakfast was better than I expected, the tv worked and had plenty of channels to choose from, there's a heated pool, and the staff was pleasant and helpful. Every interaction we had with the folks at the front desk was a positive one. The lady that checked us in gave us the rundown on everything about the hotel (amenities), and she gave plenty of recommendations for us while we were in the area. The ladies that checked us out were also very helpful especially in that they let us cancel the last 2 nights without and fees or hassles. This hotel is rather old and outdated. My room didn't have the best scent, there wasn't any body wash in the bathroom, and the key cards could easily become demagnetized. Some tips: Take advantage of the complementary breakfast. It starts around 6am and lasts a few hours. And remember to bring body wash Again, for what it is, it's not a bad budget hotel. It's just outdated. And it was made even more enjoyable that the staff was so great Cheers!!

We stayed here for a girls night, and everything about the property is so peaceful, curated and had…read morea hint of whimsy. There's clearly been a lot of thought put into the property so every one of all ages can enjoy this cute place and everything it has to offer. We chatted around the campfire with a glass of wine, enjoyed the all of the amenities of the kitchen, and had a plethora of board games to play for the evening! The bed was very comfortable as well. With plenty of blankets and comfortable pillows. We had a great time and can't wait to return!

We have had the pleasure of staying at Speelyai Creek Retreat twice now. What an excellent property…read moreto enjoy and explore. My 7 year old daughter loved the saloon and the tree house! My husband soaked up the sun near the creek and I relaxed to the sounds of nature. My favorite part was watching the humming birds each morning while I sipped coffee near the wood burning stove. This has everything you need for the perfect getaway. The host, Brittney was generous and responded quickly to questions. We will definitely be back again. ​​

Didn't book a tour but got to see a choppa up close. It wasn't the first time…read more Get in da choppa!

I drove by the site and saw the helicopter there and my family and I was pretty excited to take a…read moretour into the crater. But when we walked down it seemed the person in charge was also running a literal day care. Kid toys were strewn over the ground, one child was running around while the other was in the operation shack crying and being ignored. The pilot, who was trying to explain the tours, kept diverting his attention from the children to me and at one point said excuse me as he dashed off to keep his kid out of the road. We walked away and did not buy a ticket. This might be my loss but if i'm about to shell out the kind of money they were asking for the three of us to take a tour i expect at least a modicum of professionalism and I did not find it here.