Officer's Row at the Vancouver...
by oneonta_ni
Officer's Row at the Vancouver Barracks is very interesting if you like Victorian architecture. These were homes built for the officers base in Vancouver during the last part of the 19th century. Some of them are offices now and you can only walk around the outside but one is a restaurant and another has a function room and gift shop. The barracks are located near the Columbia River and it is a nice place to go for a picnic in the summer. Also, in July, this is a great place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks display - the largest West of the Mississippi.
Old Apple Tree Park
by glabah
In the days when Fort Vancouver was a British frontier post, there was a desire for food of more types than what was available locally. Therefore, orchards and gardens were established.
The oldest living thing dating from those times is this ancient apple tree, which is thought to date from 1826.
Naturally, the name of the park is now Old Apple Tree Park.
Unfortunately, for many years, this park was not easy to get to, as over time the old apple tree was completely surrounded by railroad lines and highway expansion.
Today, it is possible to access the park using the Vancouver Land Bridge trail that goes between the Waterfront Trail and Fort Vancouver. In photo 5 you can see the entry from Old Apple Tree Park to the Land Bridge proper, which includes a gateway designed in a fashion that is to give tribute to the native peoples of the area.
Vancouver
by shohman
Vancouver is right across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. There is a nice walk along the river in Downtown Portland, but I suggest you get in the car and drive to Mt St Helens for some great scenary.
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historic aircraft on display in Pearson Air Museum
Vancouver Lake to Frenchman's Bar Trail, Nov 2008
looking west from Old Apple Tree Park - gateway
Vancouver Land Bridge: plants hide traffic noise
