Mt. St. Helens Visitors Center—Washington State information on the mountain, with displays and educational items for those interested in finding out more about the area affected by the Volcano.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument—The drive to Mount St. Helens is a wonderful drive and great experience. It is a landmark in the Northwest and popular stop for tourists throughout the world. While driving please be cautious of animals wandering onto the road.
View a live webcam at Mount St. Helens and the Forest Learning Center
Johnson Ridge Observatory—This Observatory looks directly into the volcano crater, has hiking trails and a terrific display on the geologic activity of the volcano. A must see!
Ape Caves—These underground lava tubes are a fascinating experience to hike for 3 miles with lanterns, flashlights or head lamps. Truly a unique experience. This is located near Woodland, Washington.
Purchase Fishing & Hunting licenses online—A link to the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing licenses are required for anyone 14 & older in Washington State (yes, this includes Silver Lake).
Silver Lake Grange Hall—For the larger groups that need more than our meeting spaces, the grange hall is less than ¼ mile away, and offers kitchen facilities and large meeting rooms.
Silver Lake Resort—Silver Lake Resort offers accommodations on Silver Lake, a boat launch, boat rental, and many events throughout the year.
Castle Rock Riverfront Trail—This ADA-accessible trail in Castle Rock follows a section of the Cowlitz River. Just over three miles roundtrip, the trail passes a mountain bike course, playground, and several picnic areas, as well as various access points to the town of Castle Rock.
