Tuesday Travelogue On Highway 47 Going to Clatskanie
Another Way to Get to Fishhawk Lake
There are several ways to reach Fishhawk Lake. One that I tell people about if you’re coming from NE or SE Portland, the Portland airport or even from Camas, WA (like my friend, Debb Janes does when visiting me at Fishhawk Lake for an overniter), is to go Hwy 30W, the Columbia River Highway, to Hwy 47, in Clatskanie, (taking a left after the Safeway) pop over the hill into Mist and then head onto Hwy 202 to Fishhawk Road.
It winds you up through some pretty sites, with the elevation getting up there. I took this photo one day, just pulling off to the side in one of the several turnouts. You can see Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams and possibly the Columbia River on a very clear day.
It’s not for the passenger who gets carsick though, be aware!! Lots of switchbacks, but motorcyclists LOVE IT.
Fishhawk Lake is located about 18 miles from Clatskanie. There is a Safeway there, HiSchool Pharmacy and Fultano’s Pizza (I love sending people there, because their salad bar is extensive and the people are really nice!). I am often asked where the closest grocery store is, gas station, etc.
This little home is tucked back into the backdrop facing Mist, Birkenfeld and Saddle Mountain waaaaaay off in the distance. I swear when I looked at this photo afterwards, it looked like I had photo shopped those clouds!
The “wheelbarrow art” was sitting in the front yard and my friend waiting in the truck for me suggested that I go back and get a shot of it. There are many creative ideas for garden art and this is definitely one of them!
Come see me at Fishhawk Lake, take a nice drive and enjoy the views before you come look at property for sale at Fishhawk Lake.
Gayle C. Rich-Boxman
REALTOR® Vernonia Realty Direct: (503)755-2905
Specializing in Fishhawk Lake Recreation Club
"Your Gateway to the Lake!"
(Fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife,& so much more!)
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