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Erica Lindemann

Director of Marketing at Visit Vancouver WA.

Top 5 Picnic Places in Vancouver WA

You'll find plenty of dining spots around Vancouver with good outdoor seating, along with some great picnic areas for when your favorite restaurant patio feels a little too crowded for your liking—or you just need a change of scenery! Grab a blanket, pack a lunch, or order takeout, and scout out the…

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Outdoor Dining in Vancouver

It's Patio Season! The warm weather is here, and everyone is looking for a place for outdoor seating to enjoy the sun. Check out some of the best patios in Vancouver WA for indulging in tasty food, thirst-quenching brews, and quality craft wines. Restaurants with the Views Feel as if you are on a…

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Walking Tour: Murals & Public Art of Downtown

Photo by Studio Signs Inc. Whether you are walking from your parking spot to a downtown restaurant or shopping in Uptown Village, it’s difficult not to see the artful beauty portrayed on the walls of Vancouver. Since 2004, the Clark County Mural Society has been on a mission to transform public…

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Top Hikes for Fall Foliage in Vancouver, WA

With smaller crowds, cooler weather, and beautiful scenery, autumn in the Pacific Northwest is one of the best times of year to hit the trail. Soak in the fall foliage on these hikes near Vancouver WA for maximum seasonal enjoyment. Silver Star Mountain The trailhead is about 40 miles northeast of…

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Autumn-azing Spots for Fall Color in Vancouver WA

Red and yellow leaf hunting is a favorite autumn pastime. The drive is scenic, the walk is crisp, and it may end in the perfect Instagram photo. We entered the visual social media world to inspire your next adventure for fall foliage. So grab a warm drink and head out to Vancouver WA’s most colorful…

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Chasing Gorge-ous Waterfalls Near Vancouver WA

Find these ‘gorge’ous cascades on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge to experience all that our wonderful natural area has to offer. Cape Horn Falls With trailhead parking located only 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver, Cape Horn Trail is a go-to for many area hikers. The…

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Tour the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal

Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Conjuring up images of the Pacific Northwest and nestled among the mist-shrouded forests, snowy mountain tops, and winding backroads, you’ll uncover the distinctive pattern of Pendleton blankets, dyed-in-the-wool for more than a century. The Oregon-based company has…

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Lesser-known history tidbits of Vancouver, WA

If you know Vancouver, Washington (no, not the Canadian city that was incorporated 29 years after and named after the same sea captain) then you're likely aware that our city’s roots run deep at Fort Vancouver. While the Fort is perhaps the most obvious site to discover Vancouver’s history (and well…

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Your Guide to Vancouver’s Clark County Neighbors

Vancouver may be the largest and most recognizable city in Clark County, Washington, but neighboring towns within county lines encompass hidden gems and contribute unique features to the area. Here is what to do in each bordering region of Vancouver during your visit—all within a half an hour’s…

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