Wander Woman: Taking Time for Teatime
When I made reservations at Sweet Peas Tea Room in Battle Ground, I knew I needed some different adventure buddies to come along with me. My boys—and many of their friends—have been great sports, accompanying me on all of my
Wander Woman: Stay Cool at Vancouver Lake Regional Park
I’ll admit it: I’m a weather snob. When Mother Nature veers anywhere out of the 73-78 degree temperature sweet spot, I may be heard to complain. After all, our mild, temperate summers are one of the things I love best about
Wander Woman: Cottonwood Beach
Normally, Cottonwood Beach is a haven for kayakers, boaters, picnickers and families looking for a little beach action on the Columbia. I got ready for my first visit by Googling pictures and getting excited about all of the fun things
Wander Woman: Dave’s Killer Magic Shop
Phases. Every kid goes through them. The silly jokes phase, a favorite shirt they want to wear every day phase, or the phase when they figure out the correlation between the speed limit sign and your car’s speedometer. My 13-year-old son,
Wander Woman: Spring to Life at Pomeroy Farm
Robin Williams said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!” After the winter we’ve had, we deserve a party, don’t you think? Forget the snowed-in days. The record-breaking months of rain are now behind us (knock on wood). It’s time
Wander Woman: Source Climbing Center
Maybe you’ve passed Source Climbing Center’s impressive three-story building on 12th and Main Street in downtown Vancouver and seen the lime green climbing walls, visible through the tall windows. Like me, maybe you thought rock climbing looked like fun but
Wander Woman: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Take a ride back in time on the historic Chelatchie Prairie Railroad. Whether you and your kids are train enthusiasts or just looking for a fun afternoon adventure, Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will be an experience you won’t soon forget. Historical Background In
Wander Woman: Kayaking Ridgefield
A soft splash as the oar cuts through water; a quiet swoosh as your boat glides close to shore. A stately blue heron regards you as he patiently waits for a meal. Meanwhile, a bald eagle surveys the scene from
Wander Woman – Frenchman’s Bar
Sometimes you just need a beach day; a day to forget appointments, demands and stress and just relax with your toes in the sand while your little ones build castles and dip their feet in the water. But driving to
Wander Woman – Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is home or visiting grounds to over 200 birds, 30 mammals, ten different amphibians and 40 different varieties of fish. While you shouldn’t expect to see everything on your first visit, the wetlands and surrounding