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Author: Catherine Stacks

Catherine became the owner and editor of Vancouver Family Magazine in 2025. She earned her M.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California and her B.A. in Communications from Washington State University. She has spent about half of her life here in the Pacific Northwest. Aside from reading and writing, she enjoys frequenting local restaurants and exploring what the area has to offer with her family.

Discover what a trip to Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Mound really looks like, from waterpark favorites to MagiQuest adventures and all the family-friendly activities in between. Here’s everything we tried and what we recommend for your next getaway.

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