About Skamania County, WA

Skamania County is still reporting the slowest sales of the four Gorge counties. These sales comps reflect only properties that are listed on the RMLS. Unlisted and FSBO properties are not included. According to the RMLS data there were 4 residential sales and 0 unimproved property sales in Skamania County in October 2008.

These are the sales for Skamania County for Oct 2008 -a total of 4:

• Stevenson- 1 single family home- Listed $315,000 Sold-$321,000
• Underwood- 1 single family home- Listed $545,000 Sold-$495,000
• Cougar- 2 cabins on leased land- Listed $90,000 Sold-$107,000 Listed $185,000 Sold $175,000

It is encouraging to see there are 9 Sale Pendings in Skamania County: 6 Residential and 3 Unimproved properties.

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I took this picture the other day near Rock Creek Cove in Stevenson, Wa. I love the mix of sunlight and sky with the reflection of hills on the water. Stevenson is a quaint small town to visit in the Columbia River Gorge. It is home to the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, The Skamania Lodge, and the nearby Bonneville Dam. I am very familiar with the Stevenson Washington area as I lived in Stevenson for 6 years. If you are interested in buying a home in Stevenson I would be happy to help you find what you're looking for. Please visit my website at: Amy McAllister Realty

Here are some pictures from my recent visit to Stevenson Washington which is located about 45 miles East of Portland, Oregon in Skamania County in the Columbia River Gorge. While you're in Stevenson it's fun to stop by the Skamania Port Waterfront and see if any boats are at the dock. Right next door is Bob's Beach if you like to windsurf or just watch the windsurfers. There are plenty of restaurant choices for a small town, all with delicious foods and within walking distance. Have a bite to eat at the Crab Shack, Joe's El Rio, Walking Man Brewery, Andrew's Pizza, or the Big River Grill. The population in the city of Stevenson is about 1200 with a total of 10,833 population in all of Skamania County. Stevenson is the County Seat of Skamania County. Other communities in Skamania County are Skamania, North Bonneville, Carson, Hemlock, Stabler, Home Valley, Mill A, Willard, Cook, & Underwood.

STEVENSON The 29th Annual Artists of the Gorge returns to the Stevenson Community Library, Thursday, October 2 through Friday, October 31. This event is free. Come enjoy the local artists' exhibits. There are paintings, sculptures, fiber arts and more. The Stevenson Community Library is located at 120 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, Wa.

NORTH BONNEVILLE The Woodland Fall Fairy Pumpkin Hunt will be held Saturday, October 11 at North Bonneville City Park Gazebo from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. There will be many activities including hunting for pumpkins, a candy scramble in autumn leaves, face painting, pumpkin painting, fishing game, & arts and crafts. There will even be a store with "magical" items such as wands, wings, halos, etc. Fairies will be available to help children in their hunt for the perfect pumpkin. Join the fun and come dressed in your favorite fairy-like costumes! Sponsored by Children First.

STEVENSON The Annual Pumpkin Patch will be held Tues. Oct 28 and Thur. Oct 30 from 3-6 pm and Wed. Oct. 29 from 1-6 pm.at the Skamania County Fairgrounds Horsebarn. The entry fee is $4.00 per child and costumes are encouraged. This year the event includes a trolley ride, candy hunt, story time, hay bale maze, face painting, creative crafts, and picking a pumpkin to take home.

Silver Star. WA A hike will be held Sunday Oct. 5, 2008 sponsored by Friends of the Gorge. Hike up to high meadows with spectacular views and fall colors. Learn about the 1902 Yacolt Burn fire that scorched more than 370 square miles in this area. This is a 5 mile hike with 1500 ft elevation gain.

Cape Horn, WA Saturday, Oct 18, 2008. Help Friends of the Gorge work on the trail for a few hours, stop for lunch, then hike up the Cape Horn Trail. This is a 3 mile hike with a 500 ft elevation gain. Learn about the trail's history and its future.