Wahkiakum County

Washington

Columbia River at Cathlamet Washington State USA
Columbia River at Cathlamet Washington State USA
Picturesque Skamokawa Creek (Skamokawa is an original Chinook Indian name meaning "Smoke on the water") is part of the Columbia River system. Originally, the nearby town of Skamokawa was a river community known as "Little Venice". (June 2019) #Trovember #LocalSecrets
Cathlamet waterfront from Public Dock, looking upstream, along the Cathlamet Channel, Cathlamet, Washington. The old Warren Cannery building can be seen (red roof). In the background is the bridge connecting to Puget Island. (June 2019) #Trovember
Once referred to as "Little Venice" in the 1800's due to its river-centric trade and transport system, Skamokowa is nestled secretively along the creeks and sloughs of the lower Columbia River and surrounded by lush, bucolic countryside. It's tiny but delightfully self-sufficient with its one grocery store, cafe, book and gift shop, museum and public boat launch ramp. There' s a small offering of inns and B&B's in the area. A no-brainer for kayakers but also a serene refuge for hikers, bikers or those seeking a restful hub for a weekend of scenic drives. • http://www.welcometowahkiakum.com/lodging_skamokawa.shtml • #Skamokawa #ColumbiaRiver #historic #towns #kayak #bike #hike

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