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!

This store was as good as its reputation, filled with amazing collection of Portland souvenir…read moregoods, stationary items, apparels and local made food products. The store was clean and organized. The prices of the items were comparable to other shops we had visited in and around Portland. Among the products, I loved their magnet wall full of unique designs. There were really nice stickers and postcards. After exploring the store for several minutes, we picked few magnets and stickers. Staff members were friendly and interacting with guests. The checkout was quick and easy. Highly recommend this store to anyone looking to do souvenir shopping in downtown Portland.

I did a quick search for any type of souvenir store to find some Portland themed gifts and quickly…read morecame across this one. They have a nice location right by Powell's Books so it was a nice way to hit two birds with one stone. Everything in this shop made for a great gift, from stationary to stickers to apparel for all ages, and even Portland themed children's books. The staff were super friendly and helped look in the back to get me more sizes in the children's shirts. This was a nice stop for souvenirs without paying airport prices.

Great shop in Ridgefield. I like how there is a mixture of everything. You can find gifts from…read morebabies to grandparents. There really is something for everyone here. They have a great selection of quality and stylish items. They also sell the popular Jelly Cat brand which my kids love. Very friendly staff. I've been in a couple times now where they have chances to get an extra discount off your purchase. I've bought a couple of Free People tshirts and many other miscellaneous items from here. I love to just go in and look around at all the beautiful inventory. The prices are fair, especially since the items are quality. This is not a dollar store by any means. The brands that are curated here are well known and established. Give them a look!

I stopped in today to buy a Mac C toaster as I became obsessed last time I was in! The store owner…read morewas so great last time helping me decide on a tea pot, so I was happy and excited to support a small business! Went in today and stood around and walked around for a solid 20 minutes without the shop employee even acknowledging my presence. Needless to say, I will not be spending money here again. A "hello" or "how can I help you" go a long way. I will be giving my money to Williams Sonoma instead of shopping small business at Hallstrom Home. I am so disappointed and truly hope they get it together and learn that building clientele is easy if you can manage to be a polite and helpful shop employee.

This is a great place for all your Mount St. Helen Goodies. My friend and I stopped twice bc we…read moredecided we needed something else. The Women that owns the shop was very nice and helpful, telling us best Restaurants, how to get to the Mountain and just overall knowledge of the Mountain itself. Good Prices on merchandise. I highly recommend stopping here on your way to a Magic Adventure.

The Mount St. Helens Gift Shop sits in Castle Rock on the road to its namesake mountain about a…read morehalf mile off I-5. Plenty of parking. The gift shop, as expected, is well stocked with items concerning Mount St. Helens and the events of 1980. Lots of memorabilia scientific and colloquiel. More unexpectedly, the Mount St. Helens Gift Shop also seems devoted to all things Big Foot. They stock a larger selection of t-shirts, hoodies etc displaying Sasquatch than I've ever seen before. There is also a large (8'!)stuffed doll who is available for photos....unlike his corporeal cousins! There is also a smatering of other local items. We bought a jug of marionberry jam that comes with a top to make it a salt or pepper shaker when you finish off the jam.

If you are in the need of a gift for someone or yourself for your home there are some fun…read moreinteresting finds here. Certainly worth a look if you are in the area.

Such a cool store! The owner was a sweetheart! They have a wide selection of vintage/ Antique…read morefinds. Very unique.

Great hidden gem! There are so many delightful items to see - and buy. Reminded me of the bookstore…read morevibe I used to feel back in the 60's-70's. Unique and unusual items. I don't know if it was the owner & spoke to or an employee, but she was definitely friendly. From other reviews I read from last year, there seemed to be a difference of opinion - but then I was on vacation & wasn't talking politics!

What a delight! I have been hoping for an opportunity to stop in and spend some time in this Cannon…read moreBeach gem. And what a multifaceted jewel it is, too - like a dragonfly eye, or a glimpse of what a mantis shrimp might see. I got to spend time in the store yesterday, appreciate the delightfully curated offerings for sale, and to chat with the proprietor, Jillian - and I am so glad I did. I needed that dose of delight and energy, a joy to have in our town. As another, much younger resident of Cannon Beach said to me a couple of minutes after I walked out of HipNest, "More people need whimsy in their lives!" I am already looking forward to my next visit to my close-to-home whimsy dealer, and to selecting some treasures with which to decorate my own nest.

Are you tired of the same old boring weekend road trips? Do you have a fascination with giant wood…read moreapes? Come to the North American Bigfoot Center, where cryptids are anything but boring...even though it's in Boring. This is probably the best place for unbelievers and pop culture vultures to be convinced of Bigfoot's existence while gaining Yeti-sized slack (subgenius-approved). This has everything you would expect: scale-sized bigfoots, footprint molds, handprints, and even a world-famous bigfoot buttocks cast. See and smell the splendor of the squatch (spoiler: he stinks). The life-sized squatch is Instagram crack, so all your friends can participate in the mystery. Enjoy the interactive evidence, and dive into the historical artifacts, tribal maps, videos, and photos. Also, stop by the sensational squatch shop for t-shirts and other ephemera for your Bigfoot-believing needs.

Incredible place will definitely go back !!! Too much to list but we were all super impressed with…read morethe grand variety of displays, videos, images And Objects to see. THEN there's the store. My birthday and Christmas list may be filled for the next ten years wow ! Got tshirts, mug, bumper stickers but so much non traditional things to see. Beverages, windsocks, artwork, mini statues, snow globes, magnets, lamps and I can't list it all but wow it's very well organized and stocked. There was a few areas with books and even a clearance center. I had so much fun just a forty minute drive or so from home but hey I love this subject matter so if you're curious about Bigfoot/Sasquatch you gotta check this out. There's historical things all over and modern research also. The staff was super helpful the prices were competitive. I got a long sleeve tshirt on sale for $15. Regular tshirts were $25 I believe. They are cotton and well made.

I had great experience in this shop. They offer a lot of really cool books, tarot cards, prints…read moreetc. lots of neat gift ideas. If I hadn't been traveling/limited on luggage space, I would have bought more! This shop was inspiring though, and I'll have to see about ordering some of these items online. The value of the items was good/fair and the people working were nice. I did walk out with a gift for a family member that I think they'll like. I would recommend taking a peak inside if you're in the neighborhood!

Love this place it felt like stepping into a slightly more hipster/gothic version of women and…read morewomen first. Compliment.

Cutest place ever.great selection of local and handmade gifts, including amazing cards.read more

This shop had some really interesting gifts and things to buy. They also have a lot of gift…read morewrapping options like bags, tissue paper, and fun/unique wrapping paper! Lots of cards too. I also saw jewelry, puzzles, candles and some other fun items for purchase. There was also a sale section with some really good deals. Everyone working was very nice and helpful! The shop was kind of busy when I went in on a Friday around 1pm. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for something different to get for someone.