Bit of HiStory: Yacolt Burn
The winter of 1901-02 was a long, wet one for Southwest Washington. But eventually the warm sun of spring was welcomed, crops and wildflowers burst from the ground, and the season became warm and unseasonably dry. As the days lengthened,
Bit of HiStory Bonus: Burnt Bridge Creek
Today many of us walk or ride bikes on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail, an 8-mile swath of green that cross sections a large portion of the City of Vancouver. On the west, the trail begins at Stewart Glen Park,
Bit of HiStory: Hawaiian History in the Pacific Northwest
The recent volcanic eruptions and subsequent tragedies in Hawaii are all the more poignant to many Clark County residents because of the special historic relationship between Vancouver and the Islands. Our namesake, George Vancouver, was with Captain Cook at the
Bit of HiStory: The Stories behind the Parks
This summer, as we are drawn to enjoy the many dedicated parks and green spaces in Southwest Washington, we are exploring the history of the land and the names of these beloved local parks. Davis Park, in the middle of Old
Bit of HiStory: The Story Behind the Parks
On warm summer days, the many parks of Clark County are full of families enjoying playgrounds, walking trails, sports fields and courts, skate parks, dedicated green space, outdoor grills, pavilion shelters and all of the natural beauty afforded us by
Bit of HiStory: Esther Short
Esther Short’s name is now synonymous with the heart of downtown Vancouver, and the park named in her honor is said to be the oldest public park in the state of Washington, and one of the oldest public parks in
Park Namesakes in Clark County
On warm summer days, the many parks of Clark County are full of families enjoying playgrounds, walking trails, sports fields and courts, skate parks, dedicated green space, outdoor grills, pavilion shelters and all of the natural beauty afforded us by
Bit of HiStory: Gretchen Fraser: Vancouver wife, mom and Winter Olympian
The Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea are now a part of world history. Many in Clark County have forgotten a time in our history when we cheered on one of our very own Vancouverites who skied in the winter
Bit of HiStory: The Legacy of Paddy Hough
Early hardship and deprivation profoundly affects people. Some become hardened and cruel. Others develop strength and understanding. Patrick Hough, for which Vancouver’s Hough Elementary, Hough Foundation, and the Hough neighborhood were named, was born far away from Southwest Washington, on St.
Bit of HiStory: That Time the President Visited Vancouver
To date, the United States of America has had 45 presidents. Several have visited our nook of the Pacific Northwest, but it took a long time for the very first to grace us with his presence. In honor of Presidents’