Name: (Not So) Scary Nature Day at Columbia Springs
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

Welcome to the DoubleTree by Hilton located in Vancouver, Washington. We are conveniently located near the gateway to the scenic Columbia Gorge and six miles from Portland International Airport, just off of I-205 and Mill Plain Blvd. Our Vancouver, Washington hotel is close to Columbia Tech Center and is just a short drive to downtown Portland and the many leisure venues and activities the city has to offer. Our North Portland / Vancouver area all-suite hotel has the perfect location for business or leisure travelers.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Vancouver

Lace ‘em up at Mountain View Ice Arena, the largest ice skating rink in Southwest Washington. The indoor rink offers scheduled public ice skating daily with skate rentals and a snack shop. It’s a great place to take the family to chill out during those hot days of summer or get bundled up in the winter.

Mountain View Ice Arena

Final Draft Taphouse is a craft-beer bar featuring 30 rotating craft beers, craft cider and wine, and a small food selection. They offer the community an entertaining, welcoming, community craft-beer bar to gather to learn about and enjoy high quality, local craft beers while connecting with existing and new friends.

Final Draft Taphouse

The course is a nine-hole public course, which is heavily tree-lined and features three par-3s, five par-4s and one par-5. The facility has food service and provides beverages on the course. It also has a complete golf shop. It is open year around (weather permitting). Putting and chipping greens with a sand trap are available for practice, as are driving cages for warming up prior to your round.

Fairway Village Golf Course

A family owned and operated restaurant in East Vancouver with a goal to serve great food and mouth watering margaritas, provide friendly service and an inviting atmosphere. Jorge's Margarita Factory has a large banquet room on site to accommodate large families, parties, and meetings. There are two big screen TVs in the banquet room and sports are always playing. We conveniently also have 12 more TVs through the Bar and Dining room so a game is never missed! Happy Hour Offered Mon-Fri 3-6 pm & 9pm - Close, Sun All Day!

Jorge's Margarita Factory - Mill Plain

Enjoy free WiFi and parking, laundry facilities, and comfortable guest rooms at Super 8 by Wyndham Vancouver East, located off I-205, seven miles from Portland International Airport (PDX) and nine miles from the Amtrak® Vancouver, Washington station. The Vancouver Waterfront, Esther Short Park, and Cascades Amphitheater are close by. See vintage planes at Pearson Air Museum, learn about 19th century life at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, or visit downtown Portland—home to the Portland Art Museum and Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Super 8 by Wyndham

Experience the fun in preparing fresh meats while in the comfort of a private room or spacious dining room. Choose from a wide range of side dishes, appetizers, and full menu of authentic Korean entrees as well as a diverse selection of Korean liquor and traditional sakes. The table top grilling experience is paired with 6 side dishes – always complementary and delicious! Whether you’re with a group or are looking for a more intimate food experience, you’ll surely enjoy your evening out at this authentic Korean BBQ hotspot.

KingKong Korean BBQ

Vice Beer, an east Vancouver brewery and taproom that crafts aggressive IPAs along with smoothie sours, pastry stouts, and lagers, opened A Little Vice, a cozy but colorfully cool taproom in a resurgent downtown Vancouver.

A Little Vice

Specializing in experimental, small-batch brews and collaborations with other local breweries, Vice Beer aims to tap a new beer each week in it's 90s themed space in East Vancouver.

Vice Beer

Welcome to Extended StayAmerica Portland - Vancouver. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space... amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room.

Extended StayAmerica

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 creepy, crawly critters at Columbia Springs.   
  
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!   
  
When: Saturday, October 17, 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 not so scary creatures!   
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!   
  
Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org   
  
Photo by Paul Peloquin

(Not So) Scary Nature Day at Columbia Springs

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