Camas & Vancouver, WA
Things to do.
Activities.
Lacamas Lake
Beautiful lake w/ trails, playgrounds, kayaking, and paddle boarding ~2 miles from Liesl & Joe’s house
Downtown Camas
Charming main street of Camas with shops, restaurants, and a small movie theater
Downtown Vancouver
Explore murals, restaurants, shops, and cafes. If your schedule allows, there is also a farmers market Saturday mornings (10am-2pm)
Vancouver Waterfront
Walk along the riverfront with trendy restaurants and a splash pad
Washougal Waterfront
Enjoy the views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood at this small park by the marina with trails and a playground
Portland, OR
Things to do.
Activities.
Portland Japanese Garden
Beautiful Japanese gardens and walking trails. (Requires small entrance fee)
Portland Waterfront Park
Huge park along Willamette River with paths and a large fountain
Portland White Stag Sign
Huge light-up sign with a deer that welcomes you into the city on Burnside Bridge
Portland, OR
The best foods.
Portland Breweries & Bars.
Deschutes Brewery
Breakside Brewery
Wayfinder
Teardrop Lounge
Portland Coffee Shops.
Stumptown
Never Coffee
Portland Cà Phê
Case Study Coffee
Portland Donuts.
Other PNW
Things to do.
Activities.
Hood River Fruit Loop
Get the freshest fruit from various stands or even pick some fruit yourself at various u-pick fields. Hood River has some great produce. Note: You'll be visiting at the perfect time of year to enjoy Hood River strawberries!
Multnomah Falls
Famous large waterfalls with hiking trails ~30 min from Joe and Liesl’s
Punchbowl Falls
One of Liesl and Joe’s favorite hiking spots in the Columbia River Gorge
Mount St. Helens
Large volcano that last erupted in 1980. < 2 hours from Liesl and Joe’s
Tillamook Creamery
See where they make the cheese and ice cream on the Oregon coast ~2 hours from Liesl & Joe’s