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Pacific County Courthouse,
dubbed 'The Gilded Palace of Extravagance' was built in 1909. It is on the
National Register and, with its art glass done, is a beautiful building to view.
Pacific County Museum
has an extensive exhibit on the area's natural, native,
transportation, maritime, and cultural history. 11-4,
weekdays
Wildlife-Heritage Sculpture Corridor
in
Raymond, is a unique collection of 200 silhouette sculptures
representing the culture of the area from the wildlife to native and
logging history.
Willapa
Seaport Museum displays numerous artifacts from the regions nautical
past. Kids will especially enjoy the life-size fishing boat,
as well as a complete set of nets, lines, hooks, poles, and other
tools of the fishermans trade. Also a nice collection of period and
modern art. Raymond
Carriage Museum
features a collection of 20 horse drawn carriages, buggies and
sleighs. Raymond, next to the Seaport Museum
Port of Willapa Harbor
offers several local marinas, an historic "high dock" in Raymond,
and many light manufacturing and seafood distributors.
Willapa Bay Trail
is one of many Washington Water Trails. Access Willapa Bay
from various points to enjoy an array of water activities
Long
Island in Willapa Bay can only be reached by boat, but this wild
retreat is well worth the visit. About 2-1/4 miles from the
landing is The Trail of the Ancient Cedars, three-quarters of a mile
long hike to some of the oldest trees in the northwest. 5
primitive campsites available.
Willapa Hills Trail
Rail-to-trail project, the Raymond to South Bend portion
follows the beautiful Willapa River.
Bruceport County Park with campsites
and RV hook-ups, picnic areas, and trail to the beach. On the site
of an early Indian village, and later Bruceport, an early oyster
harvesting port.
Bush Pioneer County Park in Bay Center, sits on 40 acres and offers
camping, picnicking, play ground and beach access.
Leadbetter State Park, is part park, part wildlife refuge.
Situated on the tip of the Long Beach Peninsula it is home to more
than 100 species of birds.
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