Cultural Tourism

The Action Committee for Tourism (ACT) is an all volunteer group that plans and executes events to promote tourism in the city of Ocean Shores, Washington. Our website will tell you about upcoming ACT events and how you can take part in them as a spectator, participant, vendor, or volunteer.

Cashmere started out as "Mission" in 1873, named for the log church built by the Catholic missionary Father Grassi. In 1904 a name change was necessary because there was another "Mission" in Washington State, and the post offices kept getting the mail mixed up! Judge James H. Chase suggested the name Cashmere, comparing the town's natural beauty to the Vale of Kashmir in India. When you visit Cashmere, you are in the geographic center of Washington State, nestled in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains. Surrounded by State and Federal forests, our location beckons visitors of all persuasions. Local orchards line the hills and banks of the Wenatchee River, as it winds through the valley, providing a spectacular blanket of color throughout the growing season. Blessed with 300+ days of sunshine each year, Cashmere welcomes visitors to enjoy the multitude of activities and opportunities for fun and adventure that abound in this proud community. Cashmere is a beautiful small community nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Cascade Mountains of Central Washington. We are a proud community with a strong tradition of community support and caring. Our main industry is our fruit industry with apples, pears, cherries, peaches and many more, which surround our homes and business area and provide a spectacular blanket of color throughout the growing season, along with 300 plus days of sunshine each year. We are home to Liberty Orchards, producers of the world famous Aplets and Cotlets and many other confectionery delights. Factory tours are offered daily followed by many free samples in our wonderful Country Store. We have shops and restaurants in our small business district and many home businesses. Cashmere affords great business opportunities and is in an ideal location for growth and tourism. The Wenatchee River flows majestically through our community along with other creeks and streams, which are fed by the run off waters of the "Beautiful Snow Capped Cascade Mountains". We are surrounded by hills and mountains, which are spectacular in each of our seasons. We have great outdoor recreation advantages in our valley: snow skiing, water skiing, fishing, hiking, camping, backpacking, biking, hunting, and much more. We are an historic community with a wealth of local and regional history, which can be seen and experienced at our Pioneer Village and Historical Museum, offering wonderful tours, which are a walk, back into history. Within our community we have many parks, which provide comfortable and leisurely places to stop, ponder your thoughts and just plain relax. We have the distinct honor of being "Tree City USA", and a walking arboretum for your pleasure and enjoyment. We are only minutes away from the mighty Columbia River, which is ideal for all water sports and activities and several hydroelectric dams nearby. We are surrounded by state and federal forests and at the edge of the Central Washington desert. Just 45 miles to our north is the beautiful Lake Chelan, another area for recreation and relaxation. To our west is the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth and to the east is Wenatchee. We are approximately 2 ½ hours east of Seattle, Washington, 3 hours west of Spokane, Washington, and about 4 hours from the Canadian border. We are ideally situated in the center of the State of Washington, and we are blessed with four outstanding and spectacular seasons each year, and each has its own splendor. Cashmere, Washington is a must see. We are the Gem, of the Pacific Northwest and a great place to work, run a business, live, play and above all, grow.

Glorious Mount Rainier. Awe-inspiring Mount St. Helens. Thickly forested wilderness. Pristine streams and lush volcano valleys. Charming downtowns and abundant antique shops. Lewis County is brimming with simple pleasures, relaxing excursions and world-class outdoor adventures. We're just down the road, halfway between Seattle and Portland. Known for the Centralia Factory Outlets at I-5, exit 82, we have much more to offer if you explore a little deeper. Drive the Old Pacific Highway 99 (now the Jackson Highway) through the vintage downtown centers of Centralia and Chehalis. Dine at Mary McCrank's landmark dinner house. Visit historic sites along the way. Take the White Pass Scenic Byway (Hwy. 12) to Morton, Randle, Packwood and Mount Rainier. Visit DeGoede's tulip fields, Raintree Nursery and other specialty stores. Fish in glacier fed rivers and lakes. Stretch your legs and enjoy world-class bird watching, hike to a waterfall. Pick wild huckleberries. Try your luck at gold panning. Spot a herd of Roosevelt elk, black-tail deer or mountain goats. Click to view the Volcano Cam from Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument For the more adventurous, Lewis County is one of the Northwest's best outdoor playgrounds. Go backcountry camping. Mountain climb, ski, kayak, windsurf and hang glide. Drive Scenic Byway 6. Visit the Veterans Memorial Museum. Board the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad's steam train for a nostalgic ride along the Chehalis River. Hike Rainbow Falls State Park. Celebrate a festival. Centralia Station Or arrive by train. Spend the weekend at the always-lively McMenamin's Olympic Club. Browse Centralia's three antique malls or numerous shops. Meander through the farmers market. Take in a movie. Skate at one of the original rollerdromes. Let us show you. Whatever your pleasure, after one visit youmll discover many more reasons to return.

We're located in the Northwest corner of Washington state about halfway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC. Our borders stretch from the glacial peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the coastal waters of Puget Sound. River raft, ferry, kayak, hike, bike, whale watch or just relax. Find out what Skagit County has for you.

East County Unique shops, antique stores, museums, midget car racing, the county fair... Aberdeen/Hoquiam The Grays Harbor National Wildlife refuge, dinning and hotels, timber baron mansions... Grayland The cranberry coast, uncrowded beaches, clamming, beach combing, lodging... Westport The Westport Marina, surfing, fishing, whale watching, dining, lodging... Ocean Shores Resorts, casino, restaurants, pubs, beach activities, shopping, galleries... North Beach Rugged beaches, rivers and inlets, lodging and dining, the Quinault Indian nation... Lake Quinault The heart of the Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, hiking, sailing, dinning and lodging... Request your copy of the Grays Harbor County Visitor's Guide now! Westport "Boat Basin Salmon Derby" Begins September 15 Annual fishing contest offers cash and prizes for largest Chinook and Coho salmon caught. The coastal town of Westport, Washington welcomes returning salmon for the annual Boat Basin Salmon Derby scheduled to run from Friday, September 15 until October 31, 2006... More... QUAINT LODGING Discover the UNFORGETABLE Vacation Rentals, Cottages and B&B's available for your stay in Grays Harbor. A quaint cottage or vacation home is a wonderfully flexible base to explore an area, and many people would never stay anywhere else. If you are new to the concept of cottage or vacation home stays, here is some information to consider…More... Roosevelt Elk Festival in the Quinault Rain Forest Saturday, March 17, 2007 622kb PDF Brochure 620kb PDF Agenda

North Carolina Tourism and Travel This North Carolina Tourism and Travel guide has information on the NC mountains, the Piedmont, the coast and Outer Banks, NC information has been carefully researched from travel pamphlets gathered from personal travels. North Carolina Outer Banks and Coastal Region: Outer Banks NC Coast Beaufort New Bern Morehead City NC Piedmont Charlotte Durham Greensboro Mt Airy Raleigh Statesville Winston Salem North Carolina Mountains: Biltmore Estates - Asheville NC Tourism Blue Ridge Parkway Chimney Rock - Lake Lure Cherokee Indian Reservation Grandfather mountain Lake James Marion Mt Mitchell more NC travel info North Carolina offers a huge spectrum of interesting things to do and see, from the Beaches to the mountains. The scenery is breathtaking all over the state. Fly a kite on a deserted beach or climb a mountain. Snow ski at a NC ski resort or water ski at one of the many lakes. Sit by a lake and fish all day or just enjoy the beauty of nature. In Charlotte ride a roller coaster at Carowinds Theme park or find out how your body works at Discovery. North Carolina is rich in history and there are plenty of historic landmarks throughout the state to visit. Tour civil war battlefields and museums. Visit a plantation home or discover how the Native American Indians lived over a 100 years ago. In Cherokee N. Carolina, discover a Cherokee Indian village, tour a museum on the history of the Cherokee Indians or watch the famous Under these hills outdoor drama. Fish in the best trout streams anywhere or play the slot machines at Harrah's casino. In Hickory, Lenoir or High Point shop for world famous brands of North Carolina furniture. On the NC Coast, visit the USS North Carolina battleship of World War 2 fame at Wilmington. Take a tour of Fort Macon, an old civil war fort or the Colonial village at Beaufort which is complete with stocks and pillars. Observe sharks and other marine life at the NC aquariums located in 3 different cities: Morehead City, Fort Fisher and Roanoke Island. Attend the oldest outdoor drama, the Lost Colony about the first English settlement in America that disappeared without a trace. Take in the beauty of the Elizabethan gardens at Roanoke Island. In North Carolina your vacation can be almost anything