June 22 is Washington Trails Day, a celebration of hikers, Washington's spectacular trails and public lands. 90% of Washington residents use trails each year, according to the State of Washington 2022 Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report. Hikers can help preserve Washington’s ecosystems by staying on trail, protecting plants, animals and cultural resources. Learn more […]
La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, will host "Bikes and Brisket: A Father's Day Ride," from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16. Attendees will start at the winery with coffee and doughnuts then take a 2.5-hour motorcycle ride through scenic country roads. When they return, they'll enjoy a lunch of […]
The Tri-Mountain Ladies' Golf Club plays two days a week from April through October at the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield. Games are 9 or 18 holes at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or at 2:30 or 4:45 p.m. Thursdays. (Thursday afternoon tee times are adjusted according to daylight hours.) The club also hosts weekend tournaments and […]
Columbia Springs will host a Solstice Walk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 20. Meet at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Take a guided tour of Columbia Springs and the Vancouver Trout Hatchery. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. Register at columbiasprings.org/2024-guidedtours. Photo by Paul Peloquin
"Summer Solstice: Reflections in the Park" is a free mental health and self-care workshop lead by certified life coach Jacki Grace Elsom from noon to 2 p.m. June 21 on the parade grounds at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site near Marshall House. Attendees should bring snacks and a blanket for a picnic. Water and gratitude […]
The Camas Public Library and Ripple Wellness present forest bathing for adults from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 22. Enjoy an early morning walk in the woods at Washougal Waterfront Park using principles of the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing can to decrease stress, improve focus and creativity and increase well-being. The guide […]