Group of people sitting around a stack of driftwood looking out across the Kalama river at sunset

Discover Kalama

Filled with wonder, from riverfront recreation and backcountry bliss, to unexpected awe and undiscovered gems, Kalama Washington provides the best of an outdoor basecamp with small-town flavor, making it an ideal place to visit for travelers seeking an authentic, multifaceted experience.

Point All Routes to Kalama

FINE engaged with the Port of Kalama to develop a go-to-market destination brand and marketing strategy positioning Kalama as a must-visit destination. This included igniting a destination awareness strategy and multi-channel marketing approach to attract a new wave of visitors and travelers, while equipping residents, local businesses, travel agents, and other connectors with the tools and resources to become vocal advocates and ambassadors for Kalama.

Animation of a series of spreads from the brand strategy work for Port of Kalama
Person walking in front of a large street billboard for the Discover Kalama campiagn
Discover Kalama yellow logo seal
Photo of city billboard advertisement for Discover Kalama campaign
Animation of the homepage of the Discover Kalama website

Wonder on the River

At the center of this strategy is a bold brand expression campaign centered around “Wonder on the River,” celebrating Kalama as an awe-inspiring and immersive destination, where natural splendor and thoughtful diversions beckon visitors to explore, to play, and to discover along the way. With brand expression guidelines, messaging, advertising templates, website design concepts, and a marketing action plan, Port of Kalama and partners are primed to unveil their new destination brand.

Drone video over the Port of Kalama with Wander on the River illustration
Group of friends sitting on the beach in front of the Kalama river watching the sunset
Instagram video
Various component styles that make up the Discover Kalama website
Drone video along the Kalama riverfront used as part of the Discover Kalama Winder on the River campaign