What comes to mind when you think of a Washington fall? Between the apple-picking, pumpkin patches, and gorgeous fall foliage hikes, make sure to add a visit to the Cedar Creek Grist Mill to your list. This national historic landmark is open all year, but it’s absolutely stunning in the autumn.

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is located in Woodland in Clark County, where it has been since 1876.
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The mill was built by the George W. Woodham family and A.C. Reid, and it's now on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the late 1800s, families throughout Clark County brought their grain to the mill to be ground into flour or livestock feed.
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But eventually, debris in the swiftly flowing creek damaged the dam. George Woodham moved away in 1879, taking all the equipment with him.
Mike Lynch bought the mill and leased it to Gustave Utter, who built a flume and installed the Leffel turbine, which is still in use today.
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The mill then turned into a spot for entertainment, where dances and other events were frequently held.

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In 1961, the Fort Vancouver Historical Society leased the mill and got it registered as a Historical Place.
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And in 1980, a group of local residents formed The Friends of the Cedar Creek Grist Mill, a non-profit corporation full of dedicated volunteers who keep the mill looking amazing and functioning well.
These days, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a beautiful autumn ritual for many Washingtonians.
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The changing leaves here are absolutely breathtaking in October.
When you visit, you'll be greeted with a working tour, where you'll see how the mill works today.
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The mill produces flour and corn meal, and in October, delicious apple cider. It's powered entirely by the power of the water, so no gas or electricity are used.
The mill is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Saturday hours are 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday hours are 2 - 4 p.m. The annual Apple Cider Pressing event is the last Saturday in October, with cider distribution starting at 9 a.m.

Address: 43907 Northeast Grist Mill Road, Woodland, WA, 98674

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a true treasure. Make it one of your fall day trips this year.

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