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August 9, 2018
Kael Romero (left) and his mother, Sheri Romero (right) practice bocce near the Lacamas Lake Lodge. There are few public bocce ball courts in the area outside of local wineries, however the sport that was popular in ancient Rome is growing in popularity around the Pacific Northwest.

Camas bocce ballers compete at Special Olympics USA games

Camas bocce ball player Kael Romero, 13, and his mother, Sheri, have only played the competitive lawn game for just under a year, but they’ve already won a gold medal at the Special Olympics Washington games and finished in fourth place at the Special Olympics USA games held in Seattle in July.

August 9, 2018
A couple takes in the breathtaking view after a strenuous hike to the top of Silver Star Mountain.

Summiting Silver Star

If you’ve never hiked to the top of Silver Star Mountain, you’re missing what is perhaps the single best view in the Camas-Washougal area.

August 2, 2018
A heat wave created slick, challenging conditions for riders as the sun baked the red clay on the Washougal MX track.  It made for some thrilling final races on Saturday, July 28.

Heat, thrills greet motocross fans

Eli Tomac, the season’s hottest professional motocross rider, pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind victory last weekend, winning the 450 Washougal National title at Washougal MX Park on Saturday, July 28.

August 2, 2018
A player from Belgrade, Mont., takes a swing from a pitch from an all-star team from Moses Lake, Wash., on Friday, July 27, at Louis Bloch Park in Camas.

Baseball fans flock to historic Louis Bloch Park in Camas

While the rest of Camas-Washougal geared up for last weekend’s Camas Days celebration and national motocross races at the Washougal MX Park, 10 Babe Ruth all-star teams and their families, some coming from as far away as Calgary in Alberta, Canada, descended on Camas’ historic Louis Bloch Park to prepare for the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Tournament.

July 26, 2018
Zach Macia from Sweetwater Rentals provides safety tips to first-time kayakers, Mat and Marty Sampson, on Lacamas Lake.

State calls for kayak, paddleboard safety

With temperatures routinely hitting the 90s, local waterways are chock-full of folks enjoying the region’s cool rivers and lakes and using kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards (SUP).

July 19, 2018
Motocross professional racer Tommy Weecks (left) and Washougal Motocross Park track manager Ryan Huffman are getting ready to welcome about 20,000 race fans to the track on Saturday, July 28, for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals.

Making way for Motocross

Washougal Motocross Park is known around the world for its scenic beauty, which is showcased every summer on national television when the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals, sanctioned by American Motocross Association Pro Racing, come to town.

July 19, 2018
Race organizer Janell Hoglan-Stanton (center) prepares post-race refreshments at the Heroes' Challenge on July 4.

Fourth of July fundraiser brings out the community

On a holiday when many people feast and celebrate at festive barbecue gatherings, several hundred folks in Camas and Washougal chose to launch into the Fourth of July by burning some serious calories during the third annual Heroes’ Challenge, at Capt. William Clark Regional Park, in Washougal.

July 12, 2018
Camas-Washougal Babe Ruth 15U All-Star Gabriel Kent drives a ball deep during a practice game against Hockinson High School, Sunday, July 8.

Babe Ruth All-Stars prepare for state

One year after winning the state tournament and punching a ticket to the Babe Ruth World Series in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, a new group of local 13- to 15-year-old all stars is preparing for another run.

July 5, 2018
Camas Little League 10U All-Stars celebrate after winning the District IV Championship on June 29.  The team will play for the state title in Lynwood, Wash. The state tournament begins Saturday, July 7.

Camas 10U All-Stars win district championship

The Camas Little League 10U All-Star baseball team, which is made up of the top players ages 8-10 years old in the league, defeated Fort Vancouver on Fort Vancouver’s own field on Friday, June 29 to win the District IV Championship. The Camas All-Stars started the double elimination tournament on June 23 with convincing wins over Cascade, East County and Fort Vancouver, before losing a close contest to the Fort Vancouver All-Stars on June 28. It set up the title game between the same two teams.

July 5, 2018
Alisha Delaney  (left) and her dog, Goose, followed by Alex Kaye (right) and his dog, Duke, walk the Hardy Ridge Trail in the Washington gorge.  "Less people, interesting plants and amazing views," Delaney said about the Columbia River Gorge trail.

Hidden Hiking Treasures

Popular hiking trails on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge are being flooded with hikers hopping the river because so many Oregon trails are closed following last year’s devastating Eagle Creek Fire. Employees at Beacon Rock State Park have reported an unprecedented 40-percent increase in hikers from May 2017 to May 2018. Conservation and hiking groups are now urging hikers to spread their wings and discover new trails.