‘A Little Slice of Heaven’: Day trip to Kalama reveals charms aplentySubscriber Exclusive

By Monika Spykerman, Columbian staff writer

Published: June 12, 2022, 6:02am

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Kalama's downtown along North First Street is a picture of small-town charm, with well-kept shops, plenty of parking and lots of trees. (Monika Spykerman/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

KALAMA — This city is a mere 30-minute drive north of Vancouver, and yet our family hasn’t considered it more than a brief stop on the way to Seattle. We’ve grabbed a quick bite at the Burger Bar and waited ages for a table at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge.

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