nature – Travels Near Vancouver Washington

Frenchman’s Bar- 13 minutes from downtown Vancouver, WA

This is part 3 in my spring break series. I hope you enjoy it: Frenchman’s Bar is a family favorite. To begin with, it takes you into a very different part of Vancouver. Within less than 15 minutes of downtown, the roads become more country and winding, the birds more diverse, and the wetlands moreContinue reading “Frenchman’s Bar- 13 minutes from downtown Vancouver, WA”

Battle Ground Lake-30 Minutes From Vancouver, WA

Less than 30 minutes from Vancouver, a volcano lake beckons

Schoolhouse Rock- Part 2- Skamania County- roughly 1 hour from Vancouver!

Prindle School The drive to Prindle was a dream on this wet day. As my son and I twisted around Highway 14’s many bends, it felt like traveling into a mist shrouded fairy tale. If the dense trees were not hiding elves or dragons, Bigfoot definitely would be at home (and legally protected) here. IContinue reading “Schoolhouse Rock- Part 2- Skamania County- roughly 1 hour from Vancouver!”