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Erica Lindemann

Director of Marketing at Visit Vancouver WA.

Best Activities for Toddlers near Vancouver, WA

You've heard it before: Taking a toddler on vacation is merely parenting in a different city. But these toddler-friendly activities in and around Vancouver, Washington will turn your visit into an entertaining adventure for everyone. Load up your tiny tots and hit the road for a day of entertainment…

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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 the hunt may result in the perfect photo! So grab a warm drink and head out to Vancouver, WA’s most colorful spots. Vancouver Lake Park: There are 234 acres of natural landscape to explore at…

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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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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. 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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New on the Waterfront

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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Unusual Sports to Play in Vancouver, Washington

(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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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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Annual Sports Events in Vancouver, WA

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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The Dog Days of Summer in Vancouver WA 🌞🐶

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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