Skamania Economic Development Council

07/23/2026

Need office space, now? The Port of Skamania County has open office space available now in North Bonneville!
Call or email for more information.
[email protected]
1-509-427-5484

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Keep your pets calm this Independence Day! 🐶🐱 Fireworks can be stressful for our pets - we have calming products to help make the holiday a little easier.

• Calming chews
• CBD pet chews
• Farm, Feed & Supply
• Thundershirt

🎆 Special July 4th Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Stop by before the fireworks begin and help your dogs and cats stay comfortable and relaxed.

📍326 SW 2nd Ave, Stevenson, WA 98648
📞509-427-0165

Have a safe and happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

07/02/2026

🎆 Carson is Open for the 4th of July! 🎆

Heading to the Wind River Business Association Independence Day celebration? Make Carson part of your holiday weekend.

The route may look a little different, but Carson businesses are open and ready to welcome you. Come early, stay late, grab a meal, shop local, enjoy the ice cream social, and support the small businesses that make Carson special.

📍 PUD Grounds
1492 Wind River Hwy, Carson
🕑 July 4 at 2:00 PM
🍦 Ice Cream Social
🎶 Live music
🎯 Games, activities, and family fun

Different Route. Same Great Getaway.

Plan your visit and view the detour map here:
https://www.skamania-edc.org/carson-is-open

Please share and help spread the word that Carson is open for the holiday weekend!

06/26/2026

🌧️ **Drizzly Weekend? Carson is Still Worth the Trip.** 🌲

Make it a cozy Carson day:

☕ Grab coffee
🍽️ Enjoy a local meal
🛍️ Browse local shops
♨️ Relax at the hot springs
🍺 Stop for a drink
🏡 Book a stay and make a weekend of it

Carson is open and ready to welcome visitors.

**Different Route. Same Great Getaway.**

Plan your visit here:
https://www.skamania-edc.org/carson-is-open

Share this post to help support Carson businesses!

06/26/2026

06/22/2026

🌲 Carson Business Highlights 🌲

Carson is open and ready to welcome visitors! Today we’re highlighting a few local businesses that help make Carson a special place to stay, dine, shop, and explore.

Featured businesses:

• Carson Mercantile — Local goods, gifts, and small-town shopping.
• Crosscut Espresso & Deli — Coffee, espresso, deli bites, and friendly service.
• Local Treats — Sweet treats, desserts, and local favorites in Carson.

Stop in, say hello, and support local while you’re in town.

Different Route. Same Great Getaway.

Plan your visit and view the detour map here:
https://www.skamania-edc.org/carson-is-open

Please share and help spread the word that Carson is open!

06/19/2026

🌲 Carson is Open This Weekend! 🌲

The route may look a little different, but Carson is still open and ready to welcome you.

Come stay, dine, shop, and explore. Local lodging, restaurants, shops, recreation, and services are open — and your visit makes a real difference for Carson businesses during this important summer season.

Different Route. Same Great Getaway.

Please share this post and help spread the word: Carson is open and ready to welcome visitors.

Plan your visit and view the detour map here:
https://www.skamania-edc.org/carson-is-open

06/18/2026

🌲 **Carson is Open!** 🌲

The route may look a little different right now, but Carson is still open, welcoming visitors, and ready for you.

Road work and access changes may affect how you get here, but local businesses are open for lodging, dining, shopping, recreation, and services. Whether you book a stay, grab a meal, shop local, or explore the Gorge, your visit makes a difference.

**Different Route. Same Great Getaway.**

Plan your visit, view the detour map, and support Carson businesses here: Please share this post and help spread the word: Carson is open and ready to welcome visitors.
https://www.skamania-edc.org/carson-is-open

06/16/2026

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's No Child Left Inside (NCLI) grant program provides quality opportunities for underserved, underrepresented, and historically excluded youth to learn, play, and experience the outdoors. The Washington State Legislature established the program in 2007 with two primary goals: to improve the overall academic performance, self-esteem, health, community involvement, and connection to nature for youth; and to empower local communities to engage youth in outdoor education and recreation experiences.

Research has shown that spending time outdoors produces powerful benefits for youth, including reduced depression and anxiety, improved focus, better social connections, and enhanced learning and creativity. NCLI supports essential youth outdoor programs across the state and helps to remove barriers for youth to access the outdoors.

NCLI provides grants for a wide range of outdoor education and recreation activities including environmental education, leadership development, outdoor recreation and adventure, stewardship activities, and camp programs. RCO administers NCLI for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
https://rco.wa.gov/grant/no-child-left-inside/

06/15/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 EDC Scholarship Recipients!
We are proud to celebrate this year’s Skamania EDC scholarship recipients: Jewel Waymire and Kate Monaghan!

These two outstanding students have shown dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to their futures. We are honored to support them as they take their next steps toward education, career growth, and community impact.

Congratulations, Jewel and Kate! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

For more https://www.skamania-edc.org/