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Clark County

Trip worthy places, an hour from Vancouver, WA.

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    I-5 · Maintenance · Milepost 1.9

    Monday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 18: The shoulder in both directions of I-5 near the SR 500 interchange (milepost 1.9) will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for overhead utility line work. For everyone’s safety, travelers are reminded to slow down and move over through work zones.

    WSDOT · Full advisory

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    SR 502 · Maintenance · Milepost 5.9

    Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, Sept. 18: A single lane of eastbound SR 502/West Main Street will close daily near Southwest 20th Avenue (milepost 5.90) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for restoration work to drainage, lighting and sidewalks. Travelers are reminded to slow down, move over and expect delays through the area.

    WSDOT · Full advisory

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    SR 500 · Maintenance · Milepost 8.73

    Beginning Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, and continuing until further notice: SR 500/Padden Parkway at Northeast 152nd Avenue (milepost 8.7) will close weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for construction work. This is a Clark County Public Works project and is scheduled for completion in February 2027. https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/northeast-152nd-avenue

    WSDOT · Full advisory

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    I-5 · Construction · Milepost 18.2

    From 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14 to 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 20: Up to two lanes of northbound I-5 will close nightly between East Fork Lewis River Bridge (milepost 18.2) to just north of Exit 21 at milepost 21.5, for concrete panel replacement work. Travelers will shift from three lanes of travel down to two. The speed limit will be reduced through the work zone. Plan ahead and expect delays through the work zone.

    WSDOT · Full advisory

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At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids

Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kids!

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Three junior ranger badges and a patch.

Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Collect them all! Earn three Junior Ranger badges at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

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Bicycling at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Ride through many layers of history by bringing your bike to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!

1-2 Hours

A blue and grey scrub jay sitting on a white railing.

Birdwatching at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

In the midst of urban Vancouver, Washington, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with its open green spaces and trees, is a great place to watch birds!

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Dog on a leash in front of Fort Vancouver

Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers several trails for dog walking, and a summer Bark Ranger program designed for visitors and their dogs.

15-90 Minutes

Cold Creek Campground

Cold Creek Campground

Cold Creek Campground provides access to 35 miles of the Yacolt Burn non-motorized trail system, including the 9-mile Bells Mountain Trail. Cold Creek Campground is now open Thursday through Monday until October 15. The campground is closed Monday afternoon th…

Washington DNR

Cold Creek Day Use Area

Cold Creek Day Use Area

Cold Creek day-use area provides access to 35 miles of the Yacolt Burn non-motorized trail system, including the 9-mile Bells Mountain Trail. Picnic shelter is day use only.

Washington DNR

Ingredients in bowls sitting on a table in the Fort Vancouver Kitchen.

Experience the Fort Vancouver Kitchen

At the reconstructed Fort Vancouver, you can watch a cooking demonstration from the 1840s in the fort's Kitchen!

5-30 Minutes

Grouse Vista Trailhead

Grouse Vista Trailhead

Located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, Grouse Vista offers access for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. The site provides access to the 22-mile Tarbell Loop, with additional connections to US Forest Service trails.

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  • SR 14 at MP 23.9: CapeHornSR 14 at MP 23.9: CapeHorn
  • SR 14 at MP 16.7: 27th StSR 14 at MP 16.7: 27th St
  • I-5 at MP 23.11: Dike RoadI-5 at MP 23.11: Dike Road
  • SR 14 at MP 15.4: 6th StSR 14 at MP 15.4: 6th St
  • SR 14 at MP 14.6: Union StSR 14 at MP 14.6: Union St
  • I-5 at MP 21.20: Woodland NB SignalI-5 at MP 21.20: Woodland NB Signal

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