Skamania County is located in southwestern Washington. It spans a distance of 1672 sq. miles on the north shore of the Columbia River. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest covers more than 80% of Skamania County. Portions of the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area are located in Skamania County. Skamania County is bisected north and south by the Cascade Mountain Range.  To get to Skamania County you can take State Route 14  east from Vancouver, WA or Interstate 84 east from Portland, OR to Cascade Locks and cross into Washington on the Bridge of the Gods.

Here are the annual rainfall amounts in Skamania County:

• Carson/Home Valley- 80"
• Mill A/Cook/Willard- 55"
• North Bonneville- 70"
• Skamania/Prindle- 70"
• Stabler- 99"
• Stevenson- 80" 
• Underwood- 47"
• Upper Washougal/Cape Horn/Skye/Mt. Pleasant- 56"

I lived in Stevenson from 1985-1991. It was a sleepy little timber town back then. Today Stevenson has turned into a popular spot with new shops, art galleries, antique shops, good restaurants-(Joe's El Rio, Big River Grill, The Crab Shack, and more) Bahma Coffee shop, a local brewery (Walking Man), and even fastfood-Subway Sandwiches.  The Skamania County Lodge has brought a golf course and destination resort facilities to Stevenson. The Interpretive Museum has interesting and beautiful displays.  The Stevenson Library has always been a favorite spot. There's also the luxury of having a Public year round indoor pool in a small town. Stevenson is located about 45 minutes from Troutdale. An easy drive to PDX.

If you are interested in moving to Stevenson, I would be happy to help you find the home or property you are looking for.

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