Southwest Washington
About Southwest Washington
Spanning the lush green corridor that stretches from Olympia, Washington’s capital, to the Oregon border crossing at Vancouver, Southwest Washington offers so much for anyone who has booked a Riparide escape. Wind your way west to the windswept Pacific Coast, where neoprene-clad surfers take on giant waves, or turn your attention inland and head east to Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Here, Mount St. Helens looms high above the treeline, watching over skiers in winter and hikers through the summer. Kayaking, canoeing and fishing are all popular pastimes, with rainbow trout and Chinook salmon being two of the most sought-after catches. And if you’re looking for a more laidback escape? It’s all too easy to immerse yourself in nature, whether you’ve booked a cabin in the woods, a lodge by the lake, or even a waterfront retreat on the banks of the Columbia River.