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Hikes of the Week: Whether You’re a History Geek or Just Need to Disappear Into the Woods for a Few Hours, There’s Something for Every Hiker Over the Bridge in Vancouver The Couve’s reputation as a sleepy suburb is a boon for outdoor recreationalists in particular.
(Michelle Harris)
Think what you want about Vancouver, Wash.
For most on this side of the Columbia, our neighbor to the north is little more than another Portland bedroom community. But the Couve s reputation as a sleepy suburb is a boon for outdoor recreationalists in particular. There s plenty to explore in and around the city if you re looking for an escape into nature without traveling too far from home and much of it is far less crowded than Portland s perma-packed old reliables. ....

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