Yes the new lake access from the south end of the Yale bridge is pretty cool. There is a small…read moreparking lot and a couple of flights of stairs leading to a very small beach. There is a rope swing attached to the south tower. Not sure how safe it is. You could carry a SUP or small kayak down the stairs and launch there but since launching at Cresap is free, not sure there is much advantage.

It's a one way bridge over the river. Look for the osprey next on top. Nice view of water below…read moreusually boats kayaks and fishing

The gardens are beautiful. I was able to use my rollator throughout the garden and there were…read moreseveral seating options for people to just sit and chat. Very nice. The downside is the nearby train track and machinery going nearby. You can't do much about it but next time I'll know to bring my noise canceling earphones. I went towards the end of the season during a warm year so I got less than half the blooms. It was still very worthwhile. I'll come again during an early bloom season to catch them all.

Fantastic event!! Haven't been in many years! So enchanting! Gorgeous plants everywhere- love that…read morethey are labeled so you can pick your favorite and purchase a plant to take home for your yard!! Prices were reasonable and we left with two plants!! And, wonderful memories!!

Part of the exhibit…read more The Castle Rock Exhibit Hall, dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St.Helens, is one of North Cowlitz County's featured attractions for visitors. Operated by the nonprofit Castle Rock Exhibit Hall Society, the facility has three galleries of exhibits, displays and photographs portraying the area's history and culture. Those exhibits include Cowlitz Indian artifacts, logging carvings, sawmilling, logging displays, a Smithsonian Institution exhibit depicting the Mt. St. Helens blast zone, pre-eruption and post eruption pictures of the mountain and Spirit Lake, and other exhibits. The Exhibit Hall also includes a demonstration area that hosts annual quilt shows, holiday wreathmaking and other events, and a small store featuring books by several local residents among its merchandise. In the front of the building is a Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center that provides tourists brochures, maps and information about Mt. St. Helens and other Washington and Oregon tourist attractions. A historic city jail built in 1907 is located on city property behind the Exhibit Hall. Murals featuring Mt. St. Helens and Spirit Lake, a logging train and a Sternwheeler water vessel grace exterior walls of three buildings near the Exhibit Hall. Visitors may tour the historic city jail, which has been unused since the mid 1940's.

The US Post Office continues to deliver exceptional service in a clean, well lit environment…read more The folks working the counter tend to go above and beyond to deliver a seamless experience,

Nobody ever answers the phone. Ever. In the three years…read morethat I've lived here, I've easily called this location over 50 times. I've been answered *2* . This is not a heavy traffic location. If the delivery person decides to leave me a slip, instead of walking to my door, and actually obtaining the signature.....I have no way to find it where it's at, since 3 days later... no package, and nobody ever answers the phone. Who do I talk to? What do I do?

Wow, so nice. I love to visit libraries, especially as I visit new towns. This one is old and yet…read morelooking so clean, updated, and welcoming. Great use of space with so many things to look at and yet not cluttered. Good variety of materials upstairs and down. The homemade quilts and even the wall calendar just add all that much more to the vibe here. The parking lot is small but plenty. And recently resurfaces with clear white lines so it is easy to park just right. The kids are a lot of the ground floor space. Fills with so many options which is helpful as kids can go through books quickly.

Rude librarian. I was going to renew my card today (since we live in Kalama, not Longview, we have…read moreto pay $50 for 6 months or $100 for a year) and I was willing to pay that... but once the librarian was so rude to me/had attitude, I decided not to. It cost $0 to be a nice human & that customer service turned me off to the library entirely.

Thank you Cathlamet, its residents and everyone who made our visit indeed memorable and I cant wait…read moreto return for a visit to your lovely town. This review is WAY OVERDUED coz we were here for a RACE sometime back in the end of August 2010. With your friendly, welcoming, unique, quaint town, its residents are the ones that make this town WORTH visiting any part of the year. Cathlamet is full of rich history. My apologies if I could not recall which movie that this town was featured some years back. We shall see you with God's willing every year. Hugs and Kisses

Love this sleepy little town on the Columbia River. Discovered it a couple of years ago and spend…read moreas much time as I can.

Not one complaint about the Amboy Post Office. Not. One. The staff is always friendly; every time…read more They go above and beyond expectations; every time. My packages arrive and are well cared for until I pick them up; every time. In fact, I so much prefer the post office that I opted for a PO Box. How great does a Post Office have to be in order for someone to say "I love our Post Office"? Pretty freaking great. And this one is.

This is a great small town friendly post office. Never a…read morelong wait and always friendly staff.

Great customer service. Good selection of movies. All the staff were friendly and helpful.read more