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Trip worthy places, an hour from Portland.

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Before you go

caution Culvert Replacement at Netul Landing — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
road The highway is closed until Sept. 29th to replace the bridge over Rock Creek on Cornelius Pass Road, north of Germantown Road.
road Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane shifts and sidewalk closures with accessible pedestrian detours on Hall Blvd. and 72nd Ave. Traffic holds of up to 20 mi
road Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures with traffic pattern changes Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
road Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures with traffic pattern changes Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

This week

Updated Jul 30

Forecast

This Afternoon 80° Sunny
Friday 88° Sunny
Saturday 76° Partly Sunny
Sunday 75° Sunny

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Fri, Jul 31 Lewis and Clark River Paddle Tour Lewis and Clark National Historical Park · Free
Wed, Aug 5 Lewis and Clark River Paddle Tour Lewis and Clark National Historical Park · Free
Fri, Aug 7 Lewis and Clark River Paddle Tour Lewis and Clark National Historical Park · Free
Sat, Aug 8 Smokey Bear’s 82nd Birthday Celebration Fort Vancouver National Historic Site · Free

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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

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

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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

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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

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Clay Pit Pond Trail

The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic area. It is a great trail for those looking for a short but dynamic hike. The trail features a vernal pond surrounded by skunk cabbage and sedges. There are steep steps and lots of trees growing close to the trail so watch out for roots and newts!

15-60 Minutes

Continue South to Find a Whale

Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure, the diversity of outdoor recreation including picnicking, tidepooling, surfing and wildlife observation make Ecola State park a destination year round.

1-4 Hours

Dougan Creek Campground

The large boulders, forested edges, and cascading 100-foot waterfalls of Dougan Creek are a treat for picnickers and campers who visit Yacolt Burn State Forest. Dougan Falls Campground is open April 15 through October 15, weather dependent.

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Dougan Falls Day Use Area

The large boulders, forested edges, and cascading 100-foot waterfalls of Dougan Creek are a treat for picnickers and campers who visit Yacolt Burn State Forest. The day-use area has picnic tables and a vault toilet.

Washington DNR

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