What's New?
This exhibition at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum explores defining events of America's 250 years
What is "Moments that Made Us"?
(May 1 - July 11)
The famous Ilwaco Christmas tree is constructed from this used equipment
What are Crab Pots?
Ilwaco was previously known by either of these names
What are
Whealdonsburg
&
Unity?
The Discovery Trail that connects Ilwaco and Long Beach starts here
What is the Port of Ilwaco?
You have a good chance of spotting this type of bear in Ilwaco and surroundings
What is a Black bear?
This expansion to Ilwaco's healthcare offerings is coming soon...
What is Ocean Beach Health Express Care?
This street is completely closed for Ilwaco's famous Halloween block party each year
Where is Lake St.?
42 years
How long has the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum been operating?
2,023 acres
How big is Cape Disappointment State Park?
The "____ ____ Community Forest" was created by the City of Ilwaco in 2023 to preserve its watershed
What is the Bear Ridge Community Forest?
The 388 acre land purchase will also support outdoor recreation and sustainable employment
EIGHT aquatic animals
How many aquatic animals are depicted on the new mural by City Hall?
(2 Crabs, 2 Clams, 1 Tuna, 1 Coho Salmon, 1 Lingcod, 1 Sea Star)
"Christmas in _______" traditionally closes out the Ilwaco Saturday Market season
What is Christmas in September?
These two Ilwaco locations are on the National Register of Historic Places
What are
Cape Disappointment Historic District
&
Colbert House (corner of Quaker St. and Lake St.)?
There are about 9 miles of ________ in Ilwaco (counting both Cape Disappointment and Black Lake)
What are hiking trails?
This type of "berry" is grown next to Black Lake
What is a Cranberry?
Shoot some pool with your pals at this new downtown watering hole
What is Rae Rae's Tavern?
This business hosts the annual Ilwaco Crab Crawl
What is Tre-Fin Day Boat Seafood?
This still-operating Ilwaco service organization was established before Washington became a state
What is the Ilwaco Hook & Ladder Company?
Founded in 1887
This public Ilwaco amenity was recently renovated, funded by over $200,000 in grants
What is Ilwaco Community Park?
(At the east end of Lake St.)
In summer, "barely" a day goes by without these tickets being sold at the Port of Ilwaco
What are Ilwaco Salmon Derby tickets?
Need to get your catch processed or on the hunt for canned tuna? Head to this new business at the Port of Ilwaco
What is Sportsmen's Canning?
These two events open the Ilwaco Saturday Market each year on the first Saturday in May
What are
Ilwaco Children's Parade
&
Blessing of the Fleet?
14.8 miles
What was the distance covered by the "Clamshell Railroad" between Ilwaco and Nahcotta?
The line was later extended to Megler, nearly doubling its length.
Victoria, BC
Where is the finish of the Pacific NW Offshore race?
Boats depart from Ilwaco and race across the border to Victoria. The event celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
You are walking from Ilwaco's 360 Flower Shop to the River City Playhouse. Your "bearing" is _____
What is East (090°) ?