| Vancouver, Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River. dThe Pacific Coast is less than 90 miles to the west. The Cascade Mountain Range rises on the east. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Mt. Hood are less than two hours away. The spectacular Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area lies 30 minutes to the east.Recreation and sports programs for residents of all ages: nearly 7,000 acres of parkland, over 44 miles of trails, and facilities including pools, a tennis/racquetball center, and community centers.Visit the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge for bird watching, hiking, and the Cathapotle Plankhouse Project; Mt St Helen's National Volcanic Monument; Glifford Pinchot National Forest, and more.Do you like geocaching? Vancouver, Washington offers over 4,400 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Vancouver, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Vancouver.For outdoor adventure, history, and beautiful natural scenery, Vancouver Washington is second to none. |
