Vancouver
Celebrate Fall at Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
The leaves turning orange and red and the crisp autumn air are all signs that the seasons are changing, but there is nothing that says Fall in the Pacific Northwest like a visit to a pumpkin patch. In Vancouver, Washington, the Zimmerman family owns and operates Bi-Zi Farms, which has everything you could ever want…
Read MoreWalking The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver
As a rule, university campuses are very nice. Even those tucked into the middle of big cities, like the University of Washington in Seattle, offer students and visitors beautiful walking and biking trails and great vistas. But until we moved to Vancouver from eastern Washington three years ago, I had never gotten lost in what…
Read MoreSpending a Day in Downtown Camas
Being new to Washington state, my family and I are always trying to explore and learn about our new home… basically spending our free time seeing where the road takes us. Venturing just 15 miles outside of downtown Vancouver, we recently spent the day in Camas. On the way there, as we traveled east along…
Read MoreMust-Visit Breweries in Clark County
Cool, industrial taprooms, tart and tangy sours and all variations of India pale ales can be found in the many breweries of Clark County, Washington. Situated just north of Portland, Oregon, Clark County has developed its own identity as a mecca for great brews, tasty food and a stunning waterfront all while maintaining the tight-knit…
Read MoreTop Five Cozy Vancouver Coffee Shops
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know we pride ourselves on our coffee. With months of gloomy, cloudy weather, that little caffeine boost is usually necessary to keep everyone powering through until the sun comes out again in the summer. Whether you’re a caffeine addict, a tea aficionado or just a fan of…
Read MoreHiking Moulton Falls
East Fork Lewis River Moulton Falls is a hidden gem in southern Washington, nestled in the woods just outside of Battle Ground in Clark County. Clocking in at just about a 45 minute drive from the Vancouver and Portland area, it’s close enough to be an easy post-work adventure or a day trip from other…
Read MoreA Day in Downtown Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington is just across the bridge from Portland, Oregon and is one of the most underrated towns in the Pacific Northwest. In recent years, it’s grown from a sleepy, smaller town to a destination in its own right. With all the tap rooms, breweries, restaurants and events that have popped up, it’s an amazing…
Read MoreKafiex Roasters Coffee Lab Vancouver, Washington Day 11 of The 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Good Coffee and Doing Good. Kafiex Roasters Coffee Lab is in Vancouver Washington near Esther Short Park. When I arrived early on a Sunday morning the farmers market stalls were just coming to life. When I walked into the shop, I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. I was the only customer and I…
Read MoreBlack Rock Coffee Bar Vancouver Washington Day 3 of The 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Must have coffee…….. I stumbled into Black Rock Coffee early on Sunday morning. It was around 6am and after a terrible nights sleep at a hotel that will remain nameless I NEEDED COFFEE! I was not too friendly (blame the horrible bed and lack of coffee) so the conversation part of my journey here is…
Read MoreWhy We Love Vancouver
Vancouver Washington is a city with about 175,000 residents, and it’s growing quickly. A family-friendly city with a unique style, Vancouver was voted one of “Livability.com’s Top 10 Staycation Cities” in 2011. So, what’s so great about it? Close to Mt. St. Helens and Mount Hood, the great outdoors aren’t far from any part of this…
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