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The O. O. Howard House in Vancouver, Washington.

Heritage and Opportunity Intersect at Vancouver National Historic Reserve

The Vancouver National Historic Reserve is one of the most significant pieces of property in the entire Pacific Northwest. Reserve grounds are home to historic and cultural gems that include Fort Vancouver, Pearson Air Field and Museum, Vancouver Barracks and Officers Row and the Water Resources Education Center. In addition, millions of artifacts that have been recovered during 50 years of on-site archaeological excavations, several parks, monuments and a waterfront trail along the mighty... Read More »
Columbia River Gorge in Vancouver, WA

Vancouver's Outdoor Adventures Make for a Great Staycation

The scenery alone in Vancouver, WA, is enough to make anyone think twice about leaving. Surrounded by the Coast Mountains and not far from the majestic Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood, the city sites are impressive. But residents know that Vancouver is pretty impressive even without its mountain enclosure. Where to Stay The Luxurious: The Heathman Lodge The Affordable: Hilton Vancouver The Quaint: Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast What to Do Outdoors: Esther Short Park, climb Mount Hood or... Read More »

History Sets the Stage for Slocum House Theater Company

Theater patrons get a bit of local history as well as a quality stage production when they visit the Old Slocum House Theater, a converted residence saved from the wrecking ball more than 40 years ago. The home, which was moved to its Esther Short Park location in 1966, is Vancouver’s oldest nonprofit community theater. It is the last building standing in a former residential section of town that dates back to the mid-1800s. Built by Charles W. and Laura Slocum as a modified Italianate villa,... Read More »