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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Washington

Portland, Oregon → Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Washington

A cross-state history outing to Vancouver, Washington, returning to Portland, Oregon.

Return-to-base outing

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site · NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen · Photo credits

Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromPortland, Oregon
DiscoverFort Vancouver National Historic Site, Washington
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

A cross-state history outing to Vancouver, Washington, returning to Portland, Oregon.

This is Vancouver in Washington State, USA. Facility schedules and bridge traffic affect the day.

Make it your day

Start the day

Review the historic site’s current visitor information.

Make the most of the visit

Explore the available fort, barracks, or museum areas that interest your group.

Return

Return across the Columbia River to Portland.

Fort Vancouver Garden
The garden at the reconstructed Fort Vancouver showcases the many plants that were grown at the historic Fort Vancouver. · NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen
Black Powder Demonstrations at Fort Vancouver NHS
The military history at Vancouver Barracks is told through living history demonstrations, including historic weapons demonstrations. · NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.