Location of the Month May 2016 |
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Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources for production in a number of jurisdictions around Washington State. Find previous installments archived on our website and on the WF Blog.
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CITY OF WASHOUGAL
Incorporated in 1908, this city was the site of some of the very earliest American settlers and pioneers in the Washington Territory. Beautifully bordered by the Columbia and Washougal Rivers, the Washougal area is filled with many family-friendly parks, hiking trails, businesses and neighborhoods. Approximately 14,500 residents call Washougal home.
Downtown Washougal's Reflection Plaza plays host to many community events year-round. Set along Main Street, it is close to the Washougal Town Square business center, Pendleton Woolen Mills Outlet Store and the Two Rivers Heritage Museum.
The pedestrian tunnel under Hwy 14 allows visitors safe passage from downtown to the Columbia River for fishing at Steamboat Landing or walks down the dike trail to Capt. William Clark Park. Nearby Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge features 1,049 acres of former Columbia River floodplain with more than 200 species of birds. The Washougal River provides year-round recreation including kayaking, fishing, and swimming.
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WASHOUGAL WEATHER
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| | Photo Credit: Mitch Hammontree |
Washougal has beautiful, mild weather all year long. The Columbia River Gorge brings its own weather systems at times with high east winds in mostly the fall and winter months. Winter snow levels stay in the hills with only small amounts reaching town.
Average Temperature:
January - Average 40.0 F, Low 35.1 F
July - Average 68.0 F, Low 55.5 F
Precipitation:
January Rainfall - 4.85 inches
July Rainfall - .35 inches
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PROJECTS FILMED IN WASHOUGAL
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| | Photo Credit: Mitch Hammontree |
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KEY LOCATIONS OF INTEREST
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| | Photo Credit: Camas Washougal Economic Development Association |
- Cape Horn Trail Vistas
- Columbia River
- Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area
- Cottonwood Beach
- Downtown Washougal
- Marina Park
- Steamboat Landing Park
- Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Washougal MX Park
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DISTANCE TO CLOSEST LARGE AIRPORT
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 171 miles from Washougal.
- Portland International Airport is approximately 16 miles from Washougal.
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CLOSEST LARGE CITIES ADJACENT
Olympia is approximately 119 miles from Washougal.
Seattle is approximately 179 miles from Washougal.
Vancouver, WA is approximately 17 miles from Washougal.
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RELEVANT CONTACT NAMES AND INFORMATION
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- Local Film Liaison - Rosemary Cooke, Director of Business Development, Visit Vancouver USA, (360) 750-1553, [email protected]
- Agency that issues permits and costs - David Scott, City Manager, City of Washougal [email protected]. And Rose Jewell, Assistant to the Mayor and City Manager, City of Washougal, (360) 835-8501, [email protected]
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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- A full list of accommodations can be found here:
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About:
1411 Fourth Ave., Suite 420
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 264-0667
Washington Filmworks is the non-profit 501(c)(6) organization that manages the state film and production incentive programs. Its mission is to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile, and sustainability of Washington's film industry. We do this by creating possibilities for local and national filmmakers, offering comprehensive production support, as well as financial incentives.
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