Longview, Washington - One of the Twin Cities

Longview is one of the twin cities ofthey still care for the environment as much as
Southwestern Washington wherethey care for themselves. One proof to this was
European-Americans first settled. Longview hasthe building of the Nutty Narrows Bridge which
never had a dense population. In the 2000 census,became known in the State because of its
it had an estimated population of 34,660 with anpurpose. It was built for the sole use of the
area of 36.5km or 14.1 square miles. The Lewissquirrels - this is to prevent them from meeting
and Clark Bridge lies in Longview, which is the onlyan accident when crossing the street.
connection between Astoria, Oregon and Portland.When you want to rest and yet enjoy the day,
It is the sister city of Wako Saitama, Japan andthis may be possible in one of the local parks in
Mandaue, Philippines.Longview. There are a number of parks with the
The development of Longview's economy wasmost popular being Lake Sacagawea. Skate parks,
fueled by the abundance of timber whichsport fields, and play areas are also available for
attracted manufacturers to settle in the city.children. You can also go mountain biking, play golf
These manufacturers included the Longview Fiberor settle yourselves in going to one of the two
Paper and Packaging, Inc, Weyerhauser, Solvayathletic clubs in the area.
Chemicals, Pacific Lamination as well as NORPACThe residents of Longview can choose from eight
and many others. Its port also holds eight marineelementary schools, three middle schools and two
terminals used to transport variety of cargoeshigh schools, all of which are public schools to
from pulp bales, lumber, logs, steel and evenenroll their children. There is also a junior college,
windmills.the Lower Columbia College and is the only one in
Despite the development and settling ofthe area.
manufacturers in the area, Longview showed that