We live in the great PNW and in a fun community with so many outdoor options!

One of the many reasons why my family moved to Vancouver was because of the abundance of recreational and community activities readily available. Summertime is a time of adventure and outdoor learning. The kids spend so much time indoors while school is in session.. take the opportunity to learn something outdoors. Take a walk, hike a path, swim a lake, fish a pond. But whatever you choose, be safe and be smart and on a hot day, bring LOTS of water.

There are so many fun things to do and see in our beautiful part of the world. Lucky these are all BRACES FRIENDLY (would we ever post something that wasn’t!??!) and in our community so you don’t have to travel far.

Below is a great list of ideas that are either free or low-cost for families or individuals!

Outdoors:

• Bike over the Columbia on the 205 Bridge in a round-trip along the river.   CLICK HERE FOR MAP 
• Take the kids for a dip in the fountain at Esther Short Park.  CLICK HERE FOR LINK
• Walk, scooter or rollerblade on the riverfront Renaissance Trail. 5 miles of gorgeousness!!  CLICK HERE FOR LINK
• go to the beach- Wintler Park, Fisherman’s Bar, Lake Vancouver, Cottonwood Beach, Klineline Pond all have great beach areas for kids.
• Swim at a State Park!! – Battleground Lake, Paradise Point, Lewisville Park, Daybreak Park all have safe swimming. Some are $10/day or $30.00 for a Discover Pass valid for all state parks for a year (you can purchase this at the park)
• Walk the easy trails around Round Lake (loop) or Lacamas Lake (in the back)
• Feed the fish (free) and do a short trail at the Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
• Explore one of the MANY great hiking or biking trails CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Check back next week for an update on Educational Fun that can be had around town 😉

One of the many reasons why my family moved to Vancouver was because of the abundance of recreational and community activities readily available. Summertime is a time of adventure and outdoor learning. The kids spend so much time indoors while school is in session.. take the opportunity to learn something outdoors. Take a walk, hike a path, swim a lake, fish a pond. But whatever you choose, be safe and be smart and on a hot day, bring LOTS of water.