Packwood Visitor Center

10/27/2024

Things to do in Packwood during the fall months:

●Visit the Visitor Center and check out some local gifts and get the real scoop of what to do in the town
●Trunk or Treat tomorrow
●White Pass Country Museum
●Walk the Skate Creek State Park
●Take a drive
●Check out our two Brewery's in town
●Eat at our restaurants
●Visit the many boutiques in the area
●Take a drive to our quaint towns nearby; Randle, Morton, Glenoma, and Ashford
●Go wildlife watching; birds, Elk, deer and others but, never feed nor touch or get close to them

Or, you could always just relax by the bonfire and "just be."

10/27/2024

10/24/2024

10/08/2024

Don't forget to stop in and visit. Staff are extremely helpful and delighted to see locals, guests and tourists from all over the 🌎 world. Check out the free information, get tips and maybe purchase a gift from the local artists and crafters.

Some of the proceeds go back into the Visitor Center while other portions help support:

•White Pass Community
Food Bank
•Livable Packwood

10/07/2024

Our beautiful, bountiful gifts!

10/07/2024

A Skate Creek State Park map can be found on the website. Scan the qr code to go to the website and locate the map. Save a tree!

10/07/2024

DYK? The Visitor Center has a website too?

Welcome to Packwood!With our close proximity to Mt. Rainier, Mt. St Helens, Mt. Adams, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and numerous wilderness sites, Packwood is your destination stopping place. Enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, and the great outdoors along with the friendly people who liv...

09/13/2024

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SherbearArt(c)

09/06/2024

Whether you are coming or going, Happy Trails.




Photo:
Plummer Peak via Pinnacle Trail
SherbearArt(c)

09/06/2024

The Packwood Visitor Center is one of the secret "gems" in East Lewis County. 🫠

The staff are outstanding and they truly love greeting visitors from all over the world. This morning, it was a steady flow of happy visitors bragging about the area; beauty, amazing hikes, mountains, rivers, events, people and so much more. Staff are always so helpful and eager to share and give recommendations.

If you get a chance, drop by. You might find something to take back home with you such as a beautiful hand made wooden bowl, etched glasses, cards, and Tshirts. Proceeds help the Visitor Center and some items support other charities in east lewis county.

08/13/2024

2024 FIRE SEASON: year to date stats per the NW Coordination Center

08/13/2024

08/13/2024

Video from Naches Fire Department of Highway 12 in the fire area.

08/12/2024

The North Fork and South Tieton River Near Rimrock Lake, Naches WA. Remembering the Retreat Fire 2024!





Photos: SherbearArt(c)

08/08/2024

William's Mine Fire Area and Road Closure

‼ Update: WILLIAMS MINE FIRE AREA AND ROAD CLOSURE ‼

A Forest Order was released today outlining the areas that have been closed due to the Willimas Mine Fire.

Area Closure (See Map):
The Mt. Adams Wilderness Area and all trails within and areas surrounding the fire remain closed. Access is restricted from the Pacific Crest Trail between Williams Mine and Potato Hill.

⛔Road Closures:
- NFS Road No. 2300 from its origin at the southern boundary of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to its junction, and all spur roads.
- NFS Road No. 2309 from its origin off NFS Road No 2300 to its Junction with FS Road 5603.

⛔Trail Closures:
- PINE WAY #71
- TAK TAK MEADOW #136
- TABLE MOUNTAIN #18
- WICKY CREEK #38
- HIGH CAMP #10
- RILEY SOUTH
- SOUTH CLIMB #183
- PCNST #2000
- MUDDY MEADOWS #13
- ROUND THE MOUNTAIN #9
- SNIPES MOUNTAIN #11
- HIGHLINE #114
- GOTCHEN CREEK #40
- SALT CREEK #75
- STAGMAN RIDGE #12
- SHORTHORN #16
- TAKHLAKH LOOP #134
- WICKY SHELTER
- BIG TREE XC LOOP -SNO-R8020
- COLD SPRINGS #72
- CROFTON RIDGE #73
- LOOKING GLASS LAKE
- WHITE SALMON RIVER
- DIVIDE CAMP #112
- KILLEN CREEK #113
- BUCK CREEK #54
- RILEY CAMP #64
- MORRISON CREEK #39
- BIG TREE #51

For more information and full Forest Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/giffordpinchot/alerts-notices
and https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/giffordpinchot/fire

08/01/2024

Mt. Rainier this afternoon. Seen from the scenic and lovely Skate Creek Rd 52. Much less snow covering this gem now.

07/21/2024

Enjoy the National Park as if it is your own back yard. Respect it. 🙏

07/11/2024

Come and Visit us at the Visitor Center.

07/11/2024

PLEASE. PACK IT IN. PACK IT OUT.

07/11/2024

Gifford Pinchot National Forest
FOREST ORDER NO. 06-03-00-24-01
TEMPORARY PUBLIC USE RESTRICTIONS

07/10/2024

07/01/2024

Enjoy our beautiful nature and help keep it clean and green.
Pack it in. Pack it out.
Leave No Trace

Thank you!