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

Discover Kalama

From riverfront recreation to roadside diversions, Kalama, Washington is full of wonder. FINE engaged with the Port of Kalama to bring a story of unexpected awe and undiscovered gems forward, positioning Kalama as a must-visit destination for travelers and daytrippers seeking authentic, multifaceted experiences.

Point All Routes to Kalama

To carry Kalama into its next chapter, FINE developed a go-to-market destination brand and marketing strategy grounded in story and shaped by contrast. Industry and nature. Energy and ease. Riverfront immersion and small-town charm. The work spanned destination awareness strategy and multi-channel marketing approach to increase visitation and regional visibility, equipping Kalama residents, local businesses, travel agents, and other connectors with the tools and resources to serve as informed, confident ambassadors—amplifying Kalama’s value from the inside out.

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

From this strategic foundation emerged “Wonder on the River,” a bold brand expression that captures the town’s sense of arrival and discovery. Centering Kalama’s waterfront as both backdrop and catalyst, branding pairs high-impact storytelling with a vibrant and flexible visual identity. Brand guidelines, messaging frameworks, advertising templates, website design concepts, and a phased marketing action plan equipped the Port and its partners with a launch-ready toolkit and a long-term roadmap for stewardship.

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