Cougar, WA

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Panoramic view of the mountains and valley near Merrill Lake at Rd81 at Cowlitz county, Washington, USA.
Panoramic view of the mountains and valley near Merrill Lake at Rd81 at Cowlitz county, Washington, USA.
Landscape of Panther Creek Falls in Carson, Washington.
Walking in winter. Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, King County, Washington
This year marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Saint Helens. As you can imagine, the place is buzzing with tourists even more so than usual. But if all you want to do is get a clear look at a mighty big chunk of it, you could do worse than to travel the back roads around Cougar and look up from time to time. This photo was taken at the Yale Reservoir, probably about 3 or 4 miles outside Cougar, Washington. There are trails and vantage points all through the area, some of them marked, some, not so much. If you don't like the view in one place, just move onto the next. And if you feel the tug too hard from the visitor centers and the souvenir shop, they're just a short drive away. But give the countryside a try first. The views are so beautiful, you may never get to those tourist centers after all.
Lone Fir Resort

Lone Fir Resort

3 out of 5
16806 Lewis River Rd. Cougar WA
Stay at this holiday park in Cougar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
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Reviews of Cougar

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The people were nice at the gas station. They said no one likes the knew owners of lone pine.

4/5 - Good

Logan

Very small, very pretty, lots of outdoor activities within an hour or less. Permits required to park in pretty much any of the forest areas.

4/5 - Good

Lorraine

People were very friendly.

3/5 - Okay

Annette

The Lone Fir Resort, ppl were super friendly. The gas station down the road was a little opposite. We purchased gas but they wldnt allow us to use the restroom.

4/5 - Good

Harlene

Great place to stay pre-climb of Mt St Helens and going to the Ape Caves.

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Beautiful day to see Mt. St. Helens

Amboy

Yale Reservoir with the pump house in the middle distance.

Ariel