Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is an oasis of green space and history in the midst of the bustling City of Vancouver. Scroll down to see some of the many opportunities for outdoor activities at our national park!
As you enjoy the grounds of our national historic site, please be sure to Recreate Responsibly and Leave No Trace. Plan ahead, know park rules, dispose of waste properly, respect wildlife, and be considerate of other visitors. Following park rules and regulations and being respectful to your fellow visitors helps us keep our park beautiful and welcoming for all!
Outdoor Activities
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 Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers several trails for dog walking, and a summer Bark Ranger program designed for visitors and their dogs.  Enjoy a picnic on the grounds of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. There are several picnic areas in the park, which are open from dawn to dusk.  Learn about the working class of Fort Vancouver by taking a scenic walk to the Fort Vancouver Village.  Near the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, remember three Japanese castaways who arrived at the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver in the 1830s.  Take a walk through a piece of Fort Vancouver's history! With a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, catch a glimpse of what used to feed the employees of this fur trade fort.  From our ample green spaces to our sunny meadows, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is the perfect place to play!  In the midst of urban Vancouver, Washington, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with its open green spaces and trees, is a great place to watch birds!  The Spruce Mill Trail is a Level 1 trail that connects two of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site's most iconic attractions: the reconstructed Fort Vancouver and Pearson Air Museum. Along the way, metal markers indicate spots where you can learn more about the World War I-era history of this area with the information in this self-guided tour!  Discover the fascinating history of the fur trade in the Pacific Northwest at Fort Vancouver!  Ride through many layers of history by bringing your bike to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!
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