I love old general stores like this. The old wood planks give this place so much character, and…read morejust imagine the stores those walls could tell if they talked! The general store itself carries a wide variety of items from food, to pet essentials, to ice cream, to crayons and pvc pipes. If you need it, chances are you will at least find some kind of compromise. While shopping I experienced a wonderful surprise when the sweetest kitty came walking up to me. I was curious if he was a cradling kitty, lap kitty, or only touch me when I want to be touched kind of kitty. If you're a cat or animal person, you know exactly what I mean. To my extreme delight she allowed me to pick her up and walk around the store with her. Her purring was so loud you could probably hear it on the other side of the store. Samsung made my heart so happy that day! Come for what you need, and stay to give this sweet girl love! You will not be sorry.

Okay, I may be biased because of the kitty but having visited a handful of remote areas, I've…read morelearned to appreciate the essentiality of the general store. They're stores that "generally sell all the things". This shop definitely achieves that. The day before, we were hoping to go to a grocery store but of course there aren't any. We happened upon a "market" which was nothing more than a gas station mini mart that didn't carry much at all. I had lectured my cousin at that point that the place to pick is always the General Store. One day later, we came here. It was a bit musky and run down looking, but the lady working there was super nice and the shop itself had TONS OF STUFF. Need pvc piping? This is your spot! Need random fishing supplies, you can get that here! Missing your pet cat at home? Come here and meet Samsung and make up for lost cuddles! Okay okay, in all seriousness though, we came here for a resupply on foods. We were able to purchase ground beef, pasta sauces and organic pasta! There was also a huge selection of ice cream and ice cream bars too. Not too much for the vegans, but that's to be expected. HOWEVER there were two instant noodles that were vegan/vegetarian-friendly, which was more than enough to make me happy. I didn't buy anything but was thoroughly impressed with my exploration of their curation of "general offerings". There were hatchets, ice scrapers, mops, cleaning supplies, random souvenirs and pretty much anything you can think of that you might need to get when staying in a cabin for a few days. One bummer was they sold out of eggs, but at least they carry them! Did I mention you need to visit because of the kitty? She's the cutest and had an adorable bed set up in one of the aisles. Sorry I didn't get a pic of it but just look at the kitty, Samsung!

This is such a cute little mountain market! We've gone here a couple times over different trips to…read moreAshford and it's conveniently located to where we normally stay. They have fun little gifts as well as a good snack selection. You can also get ice cream here which is fun. We usually come by here to grab drinks for the cabin and that was the case again this time. We were able to grab milk and they have a nice selection of wine as well. All of the cashiers that we've encountered have also been really nice. Overall this is a great little market stop if you're in need of some odds and ends when in Ashford/Elbe!

This is a cute stop on your way out of the Natl. park. They have great ice cream choices! Lemon…read morecheesecake was delicious. And staff were very efficient with large tour groups of people.

Came here last minute…read more Good: - Super friendly staff! We wanted to do a last minute reservation for kayaks and they were so flexible on the timing of the return! - Super well worth it and close to the water - $40 for the whole day and plenty of supply - The shop itself sells things at a super reasonable rate and for spending over $50 on our kayaks we got a free drink - The place has food trucks nearby so we got a super tasty birria ramen - Good vibes Bad: - If you want to walk to the water it is quite a journey it's not the easiest to lug 2 kayaks but it's doable! Overall would definitely come again - a chill, friendly shop!

I stopped by Alder Lake Market after spending the day in Mount Rainier National Park and was…read moreimpressed with the changes the new owners have made. The store was clean, organized, and well-stocked with a nice variety of snacks, drinks, fresh fruit, and camping essentials. If you're headed to Alder Lake for camping, kayaking, swimming, fishing, or a picnic, it's a convenient place to grab supplies without having to make a longer drive into town. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the store felt welcoming from the moment I walked in. There's also a coffee stand on site, which is a nice bonus before a day of exploring. One thing that really caught my attention was the kayak rentals. They're just $20 per hour or $40 for the whole day, which seemed like a great value for anyone wanting to spend time on the water. It's nice to see this store getting new life. I'll definitely stop in again the next time I'm visiting the area.

Need some caffeine before heading to Mt Rainier or even after hiking? Stop here. This place is…read moreright in the road before entering the park. You can drive thru or park (plenty of parking). The place is small but drinks are ready quick.

I can't say enough good things about this cute coffee stand. The barista was super sweet, got our…read morecoffees done quickly and, for my latte, just enough sugar free hazelnut syrup. I mean this place was a gem. It will be a regular stop anytime we are in Ashford!

Closed! sad, it's closed up and no other near by…read more.............. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

I am a big fan of liquor stores and the liquor they have inside. Liquor is the delicious juice of…read morethe feeling good fruit, and boy howdy does the Packwood Liquor store have that stuff in spades. They have vodka, citrus vodka, marshmallow vodka, cotton candy vodka, fudge brownie vodka, caramel swirl latte vodka, birthday cake vodka and Par-D-Shatz spiced liquor to name just a few. They also have other stuff like candy and smokes, which puts them right at the top of the list of liquor stores in Packwood as far as I'm concerned. If you've never tried liquor from a store before, do yourself a favor and try the liquor from this one. Its top notch.

the food and drinks here are always top notch, the service is lightning fast and the baristas are…read morealways really friendly and make great drinks.

Had asked for alternative milk in my coffee today, paid for it, and according to my stomach all…read moreday, that was not the case. Basic, generic coffee stand with baristas multitasking too much apparently

In a pinch, this store and gas station is an outpost that can be convenient. Call ahead to check if…read morethey have what you need.

Since new owners took over they don't carry what anyone needs. Store is bare with products that…read moredon't sell and everything is overpriced. NEVER have stuff in stock.

After a long day of hiking, having this delicious Thai food for dinner is the perfect ending!…read moreOrdered the Hot Basil Fried Rice and Pad See Ew noodles. Requested the noodles at medium spicy and it was amazingly delicious. Both the dishes were very authentic and good flavor. The service was good. This is a Food Truck. Don't let that deter you!

I got the shrimp yakisoba (4/5); it was good with a decent portion size, but it was very salty, a…read morebit too much for me, despite my love of salt. It took about 15-30 minutes to get our food, but they had a lot of orders (4/5). The beer hall right there has plenty of seating (3/5); they had loud live music when we went, so we ending up eating in our car.