Randle, Washington facts for kids
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Randle, Washington
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 Randle, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Randle, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98377
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1524864 |
Randle is a small town in eastern Lewis County, Washington, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 12. Randle is known as a gateway to the Windy Ridge viewpoint of Mount St. Helens. You can reach this viewpoint using forest roads that go through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Randle is right next to the Cowlitz River. It is also about 4 miles north of the Cispus River, which flows into the Cowlitz. The Cowlitz River flows west through a rural area in Randle. This area is called "Big Bottom Valley" because the valley floor is very wide. In some places, this flat, fertile land is more than 3 miles wide.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Randle" comes from an early settler. In 1889, James Randles wanted to open a post office. He sent in the paperwork, but he forgot to include a town name. Because of the rules at the time, the name "Randles" (without the "s") was chosen for the town.
A Look at Randle's History
People started exploring the Randle area around 1882. The town was first settled in 1886 by James L. Randle. The official townsite was set up in 1902.
White Pass High School was built in 1952. Later, in 2011, the old school was torn down. A new school was built in its place.
Where is Randle Located?
Randle is the main hub for the White Pass School District. This district includes Randle, plus the small towns of Glenoma and Packwood. The school district covers a large rural area in eastern Lewis County. It stretches all the way to the Cascade Mountains and the border with Yakima County.
Randle's Weather
Randle has warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperatures do not go above 71.6 °F. This type of weather is called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
Culture and Historic Places
Historic Buildings and Sites
Randle is home to the Randle Ranger Station-Work Center. This is a group of old buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The North Fork Guard Station No. 1142, another NRHP site, is also located nearby.
Economy and Local Business
In 2019, a company called Crystal Geyser Water Company bought land in Randle. They wanted to build a water bottling plant. Many local people were against this idea. They worried about how it would affect the Cowlitz River and the natural area. In 2022, the Lewis County PUD made a deal. They bought the property from Crystal Geyser. This allowed them to expand the nearby campground and wilderness areas along the Cowlitz River.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Randle is close to several fun outdoor areas. These include Riffe Lake, Taidnapam Park, and Cowlitz Falls Park. Cowlitz Falls Park is on the Cispus River near where it joins Lake Scanewa. The Cowlitz Falls Campground is also known as Leonard “Bud” Allen Park. It is a 110-acre park managed by the Lewis County PUD. This park is located near the Cowlitz River, southwest of the town center.
Schools in Randle
The White Pass High School was first built in 1951. In 2011, the old building was taken down. A brand new school was constructed in its place.
Community Infrastructure
Randle is one of eight places getting EV charging stations. This project is part of the White Pass Scenic Byway. The program will set up charging stations from the White Pass Ski Area to Chehalis. It is a partnership between Lewis County PUD, Twin Transit, state government groups, and local community efforts. This project started in 2023 with over $1.8 million in grants.
See also
In Spanish: Randle (Washington) para niños
