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  • An Unforgettable Trek: Washougal children conquer Mount Hood's Timberline Trail

    Doug Flanagan, Camas-Washougal Post-Record|Updated Aug 3, 2023

    Washougal resident Randy Lavasseur believes that the physical and mental health of children are changing due to modern-day conveniences and the instant gratification that they bring - and not for the better. "They are meant to be outside doing difficult things, things that take time to show results - not contaminating their minds with devices, poisoning their mental health by watching television all day or lounging on the beach and eating until they can't (eat anymore), killin...

  • Website lists Washougal River as nation's best skinny-dipping spot

    Doug Flanagan, Camas-Washougal Post-Record|Updated May 4, 2023

    MyDatingAdviser.com recently updated its ranking of the 25 best nude beaches in the world. The Washougal River was named the No. 1 spot in the United States and checked in at No. 7 on the international list, behind spots in Croatia, Italy, Australia, Germany, Portugal and Greece. "If you're in Portland and want to escape the summer heat, the Washougal River is a great place to perch and picnic on the rocks while swimming amidst fast and flowing streams," the article stated....