Camas-Washougal Post-Record

July 25, 2019

Even pets enjoy a day in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Here, a pup runs on a recently cleared trail near North Bonneville, Wash. (Photos courtesy of Friends of the Columbia Gorge)

Cape Horn Trail’s full loop reopens

The summer hiking season in the Columbia River Gorge is officially in full swing after the full Cape Horn Trail reopened to the public on Monday, July 15.

July 25, 2019

Former Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner Bill Macrae-Smith passed away earlier this month at the age of 77. (Post-Record file photo)

Two longtime leaders leave legacies

The Camas-Washougal communities lost two longtime public servants this month.

July 18, 2019

Sophie the Otter made an appearance at the Gorge Kids Fest event, held July 13 at 54-40 Brewing in Washougal. The event, which raised funds for Friends of Washougal Library, featured a book sale drive, carnival games and a performance from Red Yarn, an Oregon-based family folk-song performer and puppeteer. (Contributed photo courtesy of Teri Clohessy)

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July 11, 2019

The new Riverview Pavilion at Skamania Lodge (left) is seen here from the windows of the Columbia River Gorge lodge's main dining room. The $1.5 million pavilion opened in May for group events. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Skamania Lodge opens new pavilion with ‘Gorge-ous’ views

The new open-air Riverview Pavilion at Skamania Lodge just opened to corporate gatherings, weddings and groups in mid-May, but the 2,500-square-foot space is already booked solid on weekends through the fall.

July 11, 2019

Aaron Meyer will entertain crowds at Crown Park in Camas with his high-energy rock violin on Aug. 1, as part of the 2019 Summer Concerts in the Park series. (Contributed photos courtesy of city of Camas)

Camas’ Summer Concerts in the Park returns

The free Camas Summer Concerts in the Park return to Crown Park this month.

July 11, 2019

Members of Five Guys Named Moe, a Portland-based 12-piece show band, perform a song during the Port of Camas-Washougal Fourth of July Concert and Celebration, held July 4 at Washougal Waterfront Park. The event also featured The Junebugs, a Portland-based funk rock trio; food carts; a beer garden; and a fireworks display. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

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July 4, 2019

Visitors to the 2019 Camas Car Show check out a blue 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback owned by Sam and Cherrie Melton on Saturday, June 29, in downtown Camas. The Mustang won this year’s “Best in Show” award and will be featured on the 2020 Camas Car Show promotional materials and posters.

Classic cars draw a crowd

Coordinators of the Camas Car Show couldn’t have planned a more perfect day for the 14th annual classic vehicle show, which took place from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June…

June 27, 2019

Sunflowers are the theme of Camas artist Liz Pike's July art show at the Camas Gallery. Here, a nearly finished piece waits for Pike's final touches at an art studio located on the former legislator's Fern Prairie farm.

Finding her bliss: former legislator concentrates on her art

Former state legislator Liz Pike is sitting on the floor of her art studio, petting her golden lab dog, Maxie, and talking about the organic farm she’s built from scratch…

June 27, 2019

Camas Friends Church offers free summer lunches

Camas area children and families in need of a free, healthy lunch during the weekdays this summer can head to the Camas Friends Church at 1004 N.E. Fourth Ave. The…

June 20, 2019

The Steamboat Landing dock in Washougal is pictured in 2019, after a two-year closure and $1.5 million worth of repairs. (Post-Record file photo)

Around Town for June 20, 2019

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