Naselle and Gray's Rivers, Washington

Walked along the nearby Benson beach for the last time on this September trip. 

Drizzling rain in the early morning.  Rain expected today at the coast and inland.   

Cleaned up my Yurt.  Backed up all my belongings in my Ford Escape.  
Breakfast at McDonald's in Long Beach.  Checked out by 8:15 am.  

Drive back to Longview from Ilwaco via Washington Highway 4.  Always and interesting and beautiful drive home.  3 hour drive from Ilwaco to Vancouver.  

Photos, notes, and information to follow later after 9/30.  

Naselle

 

Naselle:  Naselle River  Images   Store  Gas  Inland from the Columbia River.  The Naselle River flows into the south end of Willapa Bay

Naselle River  Images 

Naselle Library TRLS

Naselle is about six miles east of the junction of US101 and WA4.    Junction of US101 and WA4.  Johnston's Landing.  Along the wide Naselle River valley, and near the bridge over the Naselle River.  The Naselle River flows into the south end of Willapa Bay.  Parking near the bridge.  62 miles east of Exit 39/I5. 

Fort Columbia Historical State Park    South of Naselle

Megler-Astoria Bridge   South of Naselle 

Chinook Village

Junction of US101 and WA4.  Johnston's Landing.  Along the wide Naselle River valley, and near the bridge over the Naselle River. 
The Naselle River flows into the south end of Willapa Bay.  Parking near the bridge.  62 miles east of Exit 39/I5. 

Junction of WA4 and WA401.  Head south on WA401 if you want to get to the Ilwaco/Astoria Bridge. 

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Skamokava

 

Skamokawa   Images   Population: 150 people.  Market. 

The road WA4 turns inland from Skamokawa most of the way to Naselle.  You will be driving through the forests of the Willapa Hills. 
Evidence of logging is everywhere. 

Vista Park   Kayaking  B&B Campground at Vista Park, yurts, boat ramp, playgrounds, yurts.

Skamokava Museum 

Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge   Images  Large refuge for deer.  Viewing Station.  Beautiful low areas inland.  Access to the shores of the Columbia River.  GMM 34.

Columbian White-Tailed Deer National Wildlife Refuge   Viewing Station. 

 

Gray's River     Images  

Gray's River Valley 

Gray's River Covered Bridge   Some beautiful small river valleys in these areas along WA4.  

Deep River    Images   Boat Launch 

Rosburg   Population 416    Store 

Four Days in Grayland by Michael P. Garofalo.  Travels in Southwestern Coastal Washington State. 

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