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Columbia Theatre Brings 1920s Glamour to Present-Day Longview

If there’s a word that people tend to use to describe the Columbia Theatre in Longview‚ it’s “magical”. Standing on the 80-year-old stage‚ one can feel the energy of performers who first left their footprints‚ says Kelly Ragsdale‚ the theater’s technical director. Stretching out over the stage is an ornate proscenium arch that once hid massive organ pipes. The space later became projection rooms when silent films replaced vaudeville acts. The 1‚000-seat theater is decorated in rich‚ warm colors... Read More »
The Japanese Garden at Lake Sacajawea Park in Longview, WA.

Longview, WA Gets Exotic With its Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens at Lake Sacajawea Those who find inspiration in the exotic will benefit from a trip to the Japanese Gardens at Lake Sacajawea in Longview, WA. The relatively new garden opened in 2003 and sits on its own island connected to the park by the impressive Japanese-style bridge. Surrounding the garden is Lake Sacajawea Park, a 60-acre park, complete with 3.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Check out more outdoor activities in Longview, WA. Read More »