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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You'll find plenty of dining spots around Vancouver with good outdoor seating, along with some great picnic areas. 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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By now, we hope you’ve heard about the Vancouver Waterfront. Whether you last visited a decade ago or just a few months back, you won’t believe your eyes, and its high time you head back over and see everything that’s new to experience. It’s been a few years since the first restaurants opened on the…
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(Header photo from Padelhorn's website.) Southwest Washington may lack a hot shot professional sports team, but it’s the unsung heroes that often garner the most attention. Check out these lesser-known sports that are gaining popularity in Vancouver. Pickleball Nationally, Pickleball has been the…
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Driving up to the front of Hotel Indigo on the Vancouver Waterfront, the valet servicemen were at our door before I could put the car in park—that’s when I knew my sister and I were about to have a night away to remember. Our less than 24-hour itinerary consisted of wine tasting, dinner and…
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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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You may have to travel to Portland to catch a Blazers game or to Seattle to see the Seahawks, but Vancouver, Washington has its fair share of exciting games, races, and matches that you’ll want to be in the stands for—or better yet, participate in! Here are some major sports events that are making a…
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We know the feeling: When the sun is shining and the trees are green, it’s hard to leave your dog at home during a weekend road trip or week-long getaway to Vancouver WA. The good news is that they can tag along—but be careful, they may ask to come back! Here is a Fido-approved itinerary packed with…
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Vancouver WA is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Recreation enthusiasts and nature seekers alike will appreciate the ease of access to fresh forest air and quiet lakeside meandering without having to venture far from the city. Here are five natural escapes within 20 miles of downtown Vancouver (with a…
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While 2020 wasn’t the most ideal year for the tourism and hospitality industry, a look back at our top moments on Instagram reminds us of the natural beauty surrounding Vancouver, important steps forward in the fight for equity, and how the community bonded together in the midst of COVID-19 and…
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