Vancouver is Washington's oldest city, originally established by the Hudson's Bay Company. The area has a long history and was written about by Lewis and Clark and their journeys. Vancouver has a couple of worthwhile museums in addition to the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
The Clark County Historical Museum in Vancouver features temporary exhibits on the history of the area. Check with the museum to see what exhibits are currently showing. Also of interest are the walking tours put on by the museum during the summer months.
Address: Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660-2945, United States
Phone: 1 (360) 993-5679, Fax: 1 (360) 993-5683
Hours:
11am-4pm; Thu:11am-8pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Tips: Open first Thursday evenings from 5 to 9pm.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest covers over one million acres in southwest Washington State. The area is known for it's lava formation and caves. At the western extremity of Gifford Pinchot National Forest is Mount St Helens, and on the eastern edge is Mount Adams.
Mount Rainier seen from Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Langfield Falls in Gifford Pichot National Forest, Washington.
The Pearson Air Museum is located at Pearson Field, known for being one of the longest operating airfields in the USA. Visitors to the museum will find a large number of vintage aircraft on display, most dating to the first half of the 20th Century.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Vancouver
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Vancouver
