Name: Fish Nature Day at Columbia Springs
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21

The WSU Vancouver Disc Golf Course was made possible by a generous grant from the Student and Activities Fee allocation committee, WSU Vancouver Biology Club, WSU Vancouver Facilities and the Operations Department. The 9-holed disc golf course located east of the Undergraduate Classroom Building is open and free to all users.

WA State University Vancouver Disc Golf Course

Let the staff at our hotel assist you with your meeting needs.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

Searching for Vancouver, WA hotels? The La Quinta Inn & Suites hotel in Vancouver, WA was recently named a 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner! The newly renovated La Quinta Inn & Suites Vancouver located close to I-5 and I-205, features a friendly staff, fitness center, refreshing heated indoor pool, Free Bright Side Breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. The hotel is conveniently located near several dining and family entertainment options including Clark County Amphitheater, Portland International Raceway, Westfield Shopping Center, Billygans, Fat Dave's, and more. Mt Saint Helens is only a short drive.

A family-owned and operated taphouse focused on locally sourced offerings cooked in a wood-fired oven, inspired by and paired with Shoug craft beer. All beer is made with locally purchased ingredients of the highest quality. Our goal is to give you full-flavored, well-balanced beers that keep you coming back for more. We will pride ourselves on prompt and accurate service while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. Shoug Draft House is Wasougal’s new favorite tap house.

Shoug Draft House

This 5-acre park is located next to the southwest corner of Washington State University's Vancouver campus. Facilities include four pieces of play equipment, six picnic tables and a bench.

Vista Meadows Neighborhood Park

Tucked inside a comfy corner of the Hockinson Market, the taproom serves craft beer and wine paired with pizza. Originally built in 1928, the Hockinson Market is a family-owned, unique, historical country store.

Hockinson Market Taproom

Try aerial yoga with Elevenaerial Vancouver, swing inside of low-flying aerial silk (think Cirque de Soleil) but at beginner levels and fun for any age! Elevenaerial came to life so that everyone can get an opportunity to improve their fitness while having fun. You will get to enjoy the feeling of swinging slightly elevated above the ground with deliberate movement, shapes, and gentle stretching. Aerial hammock, also known as aerial swing or silks swing, and is a gentler way to enter into the aerial world. It's perfect for those who want to try something new, increase strength in new ways, or for a restorative exercise to rejuvenate body and mind

Elevenaerial Aerial Yoga

Cougar Creek Trail is a 6-foot-wide crushed gravel pathway that parallels the creek and connects NW 119 Street with the Salmon Creek Trail. Cougar Creek is the first major tributary upstream from the mouth of Salmon Creek and is the main watershed for the urbanized Hazel Dell area of Clark County.

Cougar Creek Trail

Quality meats smoked fresh daily over Pacific Northwest Oak logs. Homemade sides and desserts, ice-cold local beers, and sports. Stop by for dine-in, take-out, or skip the line and order online!

Creekside BBQ

Always fresh and delicious, I Am Thai serves up traditional Thai food like Pad See Ew, Tom Kha Soup, and Pineapple Curry.

I Am Thai Eatery

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

Visit Vancouver Washington

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.   
  
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm   
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683)   
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish!   
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!   
  
This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!   
  
Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org   
  
Photo by Paul Peloquin

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