Difference between revisions of "Vancouver Land Bridge"
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| − | The | + | The Land Bridge over State Route 14 connects the Vancouver Waterfront with [[Fort Vancouver]] at the Old Apple Tree Park. This relatively new construction, designed by renowned architect Maya Lin, was dedicated in 2008 as part of the Confluence Project commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. |
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| + | Panels along the Land Bridge trace area history from pre-European times to the Kaiser Shipyards of World War II. Two gazebo overlooks offer interpretive signs and views to the Columbia River. Plantings of shrubs each as Nootka rose and choke cherry remain true to the native vegetation. | ||
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Revision as of 02:28, 31 October 2014
File:WhippleCreek11.jpg
The ruins of the grist mill, Whipple Creek Park (bobcat)
- Hikes including this destination:
- Vancouver Discovery Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.62108, -122.66649
- Elevation: 40 feet
Description
The Land Bridge over State Route 14 connects the Vancouver Waterfront with Fort Vancouver at the Old Apple Tree Park. This relatively new construction, designed by renowned architect Maya Lin, was dedicated in 2008 as part of the Confluence Project commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Panels along the Land Bridge trace area history from pre-European times to the Kaiser Shipyards of World War II. Two gazebo overlooks offer interpretive signs and views to the Columbia River. Plantings of shrubs each as Nootka rose and choke cherry remain true to the native vegetation.
More Links
- Old Apple Tree Park (Vancouver Parks & Recreation)
- Vancouver Land Bridge (Confluence Project)
- "Vancouver Land Bridge, Vancouver, Washington" (The Columbia River: A Photographic Journey)
Contributors
bobcat (creator)