This scenic corner of southwest Washington is at the confluence of three rivers and boasts a backdrop of green forests and white-capped mountains – including spectacular views of nearby Mount St. Helens. The county is composed of five communities along Interstate 5, including the smaller communities of Woodland and Kalama to the south and Castle Rock to the north, and the more populated and industrial cities of Kelso and Longview in the center. The economy has historically been timber-based, however its three ports and desirable location have attracted several new manufacturing business in the past decade.
