| Visit South Bend and Raymond on the hills overlooking the Willapa river and bay. Parks, beaches, river and ocean fishing are all accessible from this unique Washington area.
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 fisherman’s 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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