Skamania County

Notable as the home of Mount St. Helens, Skamania County is eye-poppingly gorgeous. Lush forests, rolling hills, and mountainous terrain all co-exist in otherworldly beauty…and mystery. If you’re thinking of building a new home in Skamania County, beware: you’ll be sharing your little slice of paradise with Sasquatch, otherwise known as Big Foot. But don’t worry too much—thanks to Ordinance 69-01 (it’s real!) residents are protected from an influx of over-eager scientific and recreational visitors coming to hunt the creature of lore. And, you can relax if you’re looking to build in Stevenson or Carson River Valley. Bigfoot hasn’t made his home there yet. Instead, you’ll rub shoulders with a tamer variety of natural wonder in the many wildlife refuges found here.