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March issue is out now! | Record-Breaking Twins Born to Vancouver Couple | Mystery, Mayhem and Martinis in Downtown Camas | On Air with KXRW

Wanting to expand their family, Rachel and Phillip Ridgeway of Vancouver chose to conceive by adopting donated embryos . . . that had been frozen for 30 years. Check out how their journey made history in our exclusive interview.

When Vancouver's independent radio station was in trouble, one woman stepped up to save it, with the help of a dedicated team. Now her passion project provides space for listeners to learn more about local issues from local voices.

Join Vancouver Family Magazine on Saturday, March 16, 2024 for our 16th annual Children’s Festival at Vancouver Mall!

Vancouver Family Magazine – Current Issue

Online Exclusives

Surrogacy Stories: Tawni’s Story of Growing Her Heart

Surrogacy Stories: “It’s not just helping someone else build their family, it’s giving growth to your family’s heart too. Ten sizes bigger!”

Easter Egg Hunts in Vancouver and Beyond – Family Fun 2024

Check out these Easter Egg Hunts in Vancouver and Beyond in 2024!

Performing Arts in Vancouver and Beyond: Spring Preview

Check out what’s coming to local live theater this spring and summer in our Performing Arts Preview!

Community

PNW Day Trips & Getaways

Find out why winter is a great time to explore our favorite volcano, plus check out exciting changes that will expand recreation in the region.

Find out what makes Polk County, Oregon a food and wine lover's dream day or weekend destination.

Discover why the other Vancouver makes a great international destination for Pacific Northwest families.

Discover the small town with a rich western history in the heart of Washington.

Go "Rogue" and discover the small-town charm of Southern Oregon's mountain playground.

Explore Mount St. Helens with unique camping and naturalist experiences for adults, kids and families.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

On Air with KXRW

When Vancouver’s independent radio station was in trouble, one woman stepped up to save it, with the help of a dedicated team. Now her passion project provides space for listeners to learn more about local issues from local voices.

ENVIRONMENT

Winter Adventures and Expanding Recreation Coming to Mount St. Helens

Find out why winter is a great time to explore our favorite volcano, plus check out exciting changes that will expand recreation in the region.

Education

Discover Schools in Clark County – Vancouver Family Magazine Education Guide 2024

Our Education Guide is back, with a selection of Clark County’s many schooling options, from preschools to high schools (plus college!), private, public and charter.

WELL-BEING

7 Ways Doulas Make Birth Better

The arrival of your baby is one of the most life-changing events you will ever experience. Doulas can help you feel confident, bonded and full of joy as you bring your baby into the world.

PARENTING

Welcome to the Family: Adoptions at Home and Abroad

Find out why and how local families are opening their hearts and homes through international and domestic adoption.

RECREATION

Mystery, Mayhem and Martinis at Salud Wine Bar

A speakeasy door on the side of Salud Wine Bar in Camas opens into a night of frivolous fun. Find out why their murder mystery dinner events consistently sell out.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Couve Scoop: Drug Take Back Events & Vancouver’s Downtown Association Umbrella Share

Drug Take Back Events | Rainy Day Fun: Umbrella Share in Downtown

HEALTH

Couve Scoop: Drug Take Back Events & Vancouver’s Downtown Association Umbrella Share

Drug Take Back Events | Rainy Day Fun: Umbrella Share in Downtown

LOCAL NEWS

Worth the Wait: Vancouver Couple Welcomes Record-Breaking Twins through Embryo Donation

Wanting to expand their family, Rachel and Phillip Ridgeway of Vancouver chose to conceive by adopting donated embryos . . . that had been frozen for 30 years. Check out how their journey made history in our exclusive interview.

PREGNANCY & BABY

Worth the Wait: Vancouver Couple Welcomes Record-Breaking Twins through Embryo Donation

Wanting to expand their family, Rachel and Phillip Ridgeway of Vancouver chose to conceive by adopting donated embryos . . . that had been frozen for 30 years. Check out how their journey made history in our exclusive interview.

EDITOR'S PICKS

Editor Nikki Klock’s Top 4 Fun Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Vancouver

Looking for a fabulous night out to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other? Check out VFM editor Nikki Klock’s favorite date nights around Vancouver.

RELATIONSHIPS

Editor Nikki Klock’s Top 4 Fun Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Vancouver

Looking for a fabulous night out to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other? Check out VFM editor Nikki Klock’s favorite date nights around Vancouver.

TRAVEL

Passport to Inclusion: PDX Event Helps Make Travel Accessible for Everyone

Read how Autism Society of Oregon and the Port of Portland have partnered with PDX to make air travel a smooth experience for families with disabilities, through a special mock travel experience.

VIDEO

Designing a Life Well Lived: Local Teen Brain Cancer Survivor Designs Original Nike Shoe

Meet 15-year-old Macey Bodily, a local brain cancer survivor who recently got the chance of a lifetime.

Vancouver Family Magazine: Celebrating 20+ years of serving Southwest Washington!

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