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Fort Vancouver was established in 1825 and operated as the administrative headquarters for the Hudson's Bay Company. Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, the fort became a collection point for furs being shipped to London. However, it wasn't just about furs! The fort also had a trade store, sawmill, grist mill, dairy and shops. There were also agricultual and livestock pursuits. Interestingly, Fort Vancouver was known as the "New York of the West".
Tour the reconstructed Fort. There are living history demonstrations in the kitchen, blacksmith shop, carpenter shop and bakehouse. My favorite tour is the Chief Factor's house.
Entrance fee is $5.00 for familes ($3 for an individual). These fees allows you to come and go for 7 days.
We usually take one hour to tour, but if you are a first-timer, plan on two hours.
There are a range of activities throughout the summer. Leave a Comment Address: Evergreen Blvd.
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 Vancouver Lake Park: elevated
picnic table benches by glabah, 4 more photos
There are two really nice playgrounds as well.
One of the nice things about the park is that about 4 miles beyond the park, the highway comes to a sudden end, with no particular destinations between the park and the end of the road. This means that the park has no loud highways nearby, and except for people having fun it is a nice place to relax.
Birds frequent the park and surrounding wildlife refuge, and a number of nests are visible once the leaves fall off the trees.
A trail (hiking, bike and horseback) leads from here northward to the edge of the wildlife refuge and south and west to other parks.
On a clear day it is possible to see Mt. St. Helens and other interesting nearby features.
There is a toll booth at the entrance to the park, and it is necessary to pay to enter during busy times of the year. Leave a Comment Address: 6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WashingtonDirections: Follow signs to Port of Vancouver, and continue north on highway 501 until past the port facilities. At the 3-way intersection warning of a dead end road, go straight. The park entrance is on the right just after the junction.Website: http://www.co.clark.wa.us/parks/vancouverlake.html
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 Waterfront Trail: McMenamins
Restaurant on Right by glabah, 4 more photos
The city of Vancouver claims the trail is 4 miles long, but it seems a lot shorter to me.
A new link called the Vancouver Land Bridge is now in service, which connects the western area of this trail along the river to Old Apple Tree Park and then crosses over highway 14 to Fort Vancouver. This link creates a vast walkable area free of conflict with any extremely high traffic roads.
There are several beaches along the trail, but they are small and probably of not much interest to those who are serious about beaches. However, despite their small size, this type of riverfront beach is what is available in the area. Thus, this is where people come.
Signs along the trail provide some local information and history.
During a really nice day, the parking lot for the park will be very crowded. Continue east on SE Columbia Way where there is parallel parking along the street near the condominium.
If you need an address to start at, try 100 Columbia St, Vancouver, WA 98660 Leave a Comment Address: SE Columbia Way, from I-5 eastwardDirections: From downtown Vancouver, go south on SE Columbia Street unit it hits the river. If you need an address to start at, try 100 Columbia St, Vancouver, WA 98660Website: http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/parks_trails/trails/renaissance_trail.htm
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This is a restored fort that was originally built by the British as a trading post. Many of the old buildings have been rebuilt and there are people there to demonstrate what life was like in the mid 19th century. Address: On the banks of the Columbia, near the I5 bridge.
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Air museum located at the oldest operating airfield in the country, Pearson Airfield. Leave a Comment
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Every Saturday (April through October) and every Sunday (April through September). Fresh vegetables and fruits. Arts & Crafts. Leave a Comment Directions: Esther Short Park
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This day spa is a haven of quiet & luxurious delight. It looks unimpressive squeezed next to the Bally's gym but looks deceive. Inside, you can get a variety of hair & skin treatments along with manicure, pedicure, a whole menu of massage options and finish all with a cup of tea, cookies, and magazines in the "tranquility room."
They use Decleor products (and will give a small but non-coersive spiel about purchasing them) so everything smells heavenly. There is a cozy changing room, if you need it, with unbelievably plush robes.
I have gotten a haircut, eyebrow wax, basic Swedish massages, and numerous manicures & pedicures - never a complaint! Everyone is professional & pleasant, the prices are reasonable considering the level of service, quality of products used, and comforting atmosphere.
Men are welcome (my husband likes it!) though children & cell phones are not, of course. Whole & half day packages are available (with lunch!), and make a fantastic splurge. Leave a Comment Address: 16096 SE 15th St, Suite BPhone: 360-604-8345Directions: Off 164th at Taco Bell/Jack in the Box, next to Bally'sWebsite: www.elementsdayspasalon.com
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This reconstructed fort is an ongoing archaeological expedition that allows visitors to watch & interact. You can take a guided tour (recommended for your first visit) and get to know the buildings & their history. Locals volunteer to be reenactors in the various settings, which is particularly fun during special events like candlelight tours & ghost stories.
Most of the buildings (jail, lookout post, fur prep room, general store, blacksmith, kitchen, main house, carpenter, counting room) have hands-on props and activities; all have detailed stories posted about former residents of the fort.
The fort is part of the National Parks service so there is a small fee ($5/family, good for 7 days), but it is quite worth it for a look into our town's history. Leave a Comment Address: 612 E. Reserve StreetPhone: 1-800-832-3599Directions: Just off I-5 & Highway 14Website: http://www.nps.gov/fova/
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 Fort Vancouver by astier
Watch live demonstrations throught the day, at the blacksmith shop and carpenter shop.
Go on an Archeological tour.
Walk or drive down officers row see the historics homes.
See the Pearson Air Museum.
Daily Hours for all Buildings
October 1 to February 28: 10:00am to 4:00pm daily
March 1 to September 30: 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Closed on November 28, December 24-25, and December 31, 2002
From I-5, take the Mill Plain exit and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the parkroad which connects the visitor center parking lot to the fort parking lot.
From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain exit and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the park road which connects the visitor center parking lot to the fort parking lot. Leave a Comment
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