On Jan. 1, Battle Ground Lake State Park will offer free volunteer-led interpretive hikes, “Walking in Volcanic Wonderland,” at 10 a.m. and noon. Participants must register at parks.wa.gov/find-activity/activity-search/first-day-hikes. Admission to Battle Ground Lake is free on New Year's Day, whether participating in the guided hikes or not. It's one of 12 fee-free days at all […]
Clark-Skamania Flyfishers offers its Beginning Fly Tying Class starting 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8 and continuing for five Monday evenings through Feb. 5 at Fire Station 2, 2106 Norris Road, Vancouver. Non-members of Clark-Skamania Flyfishers are welcome to register. This beginner's class, taught by experienced fly tiers, is intended for those who have no, or very […]
The Portland Boat Show sails into town Jan. 10-14 at the Portland Expo Center. Find fishing boats, family boats, runabouts, cruisers, personal watercraft, wakeboard and wake surfing boats, inflatables, offshore boats, pleasure boats, deck boats and pontoon boats along with accessories, electronics, inboard and outboard engines, propellers, marine canvas and upholstery and repair services. Tickets […]
Coastal Conservation Association meets on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, at 6 p.m. at Big Al's, 16615 S.E. 18th St. in East Vancouver. Coastal Conservation Association's purpose is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The organization's objective is to conserve, promote and enhance the present […]
The Portland Boat Show sails into town Jan. 10-14 at the Portland Expo Center. Find fishing boats, family boats, runabouts, cruisers, personal watercraft, wakeboard and wake surfing boats, inflatables, offshore boats, pleasure boats, deck boats and pontoon boats along with accessories, electronics, inboard and outboard engines, propellers, marine canvas and upholstery and repair services. Tickets […]
The Portland Boat Show sails into town Jan. 10-14 at the Portland Expo Center. Find fishing boats, family boats, runabouts, cruisers, personal watercraft, wakeboard and wake surfing boats, inflatables, offshore boats, pleasure boats, deck boats and pontoon boats along with accessories, electronics, inboard and outboard engines, propellers, marine canvas and upholstery and repair services. Tickets […]
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will host Winter Birding Hikes at 8 a.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13 at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required at ridgefieldfriends.org. While walks generally last two to three hours, attendees are welcome to leave earlier. Walks are free but the $3 refuge […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
The Portland Boat Show sails into town Jan. 10-14 at the Portland Expo Center. Find fishing boats, family boats, runabouts, cruisers, personal watercraft, wakeboard and wake surfing boats, inflatables, offshore boats, pleasure boats, deck boats and pontoon boats along with accessories, electronics, inboard and outboard engines, propellers, marine canvas and upholstery and repair services. Tickets […]
The Portland Boat Show sails into town Jan. 10-14 at the Portland Expo Center. Find fishing boats, family boats, runabouts, cruisers, personal watercraft, wakeboard and wake surfing boats, inflatables, offshore boats, pleasure boats, deck boats and pontoon boats along with accessories, electronics, inboard and outboard engines, propellers, marine canvas and upholstery and repair services. Tickets […]
The Forest Service will waive most fees for day-use sites on national forests in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Jan. 15, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The fee waiver includes many Forest Service picnic areas, boat launches, trailheads and visitor centers. The Forest Service offers several fee-free days throughout the year to […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington is hosting a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service tree planting from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 15 at N.E. 18th Court, near the West entrance of Arnold Park. The work site is located down the driveway behind the residences. Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and […]
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
Clark Public Utilities' Operation Warm Heart starts at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 28, a 5k/10k run/walk or bike ride to help limited-income families in crisis situations who need help paying their electric bills. All registration fees ($40 per person) are donated to Operation Warm Heart. The event features a separate bike route and a virtual option. […]
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
Celebrate World Wetlands Day from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3 with a stroll around Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, the wetlands and the Columbia River. The 50 acres of wetlands adjacent to the Water Center provide critical habitat for numerous birds, and barren winter trees provide excellent viewing conditions. Expect to walk 1.5 miles […]
