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Fort Vancouver in Clark County, WA - Always Interesting!

By Debb Janes

Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

September 06, 2013 05:44 AM

Fort Vancouver in Clark County, WA - Always Interesting!

Historic Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver was a 19th-century fur trading outpost along the Columbia River that served as the headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company in the company's Columbia District.

The 366 acre campus is now filled with attractions, including The Fort itself, Pearson Airpark and Museum, and Officer’s Row - a collection of historic homes where the officers lived ( of course!).

Exploring Fort Vancouver is always interesting, educational, and entertaining.

During a trip to Fort Vancouver, you can learn about the history of our state, including the fur industry and the US Army post that once housed service men and their families, as well as, prisoners of war.

Fort Vancouver is home to year round events too, including the big Independence Day Celebration for the 4th of July. It’s the largest celebration west of the Mississippi.

Regardless of when you visit - you’ll always find something interesting to see and do at Fort Vancouver in Clark County, WA.

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AJ Heidmann ~ CRS

McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA

YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Debb - Thanks for the great post about Fort Vancouver in Clark County, WA. It seems like a great place to learn some history and enjoy the 4th of July holiday!

Sep 06, 2013 05:58 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi AJ - THANK YOU! It is an interesting spot - and soon they have lantern tours. Dark tours with lanterns to simulate life before electricity. It's a cool looking and fun event too. Always something to do...

Sep 06, 2013 06:00 AM

Sondra Meyer:

EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX

See It. Experience It. Live It.

Deb,

This is a GREAT video about Fort Vancouver. It is very professionally done and it rivals what a marketing company that is being paid thousands of dollars would produce.

I need to pay more attention to whatever video blogging tips that may be sharing.

It seems like you summed up Fort Vancouver very well when you said that a visit to Fort Vancouver is always "interesting, educational and entertaining."

Sep 06, 2013 06:36 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Why thank you Sondra. I appreciate the compliment very much. I think it's the old broadcasting back ground that has helped me out with videos. Plus, wonderful coaching from our mutual friend Richard Yates. He's the one who really encouraged to start using video.

Sep 06, 2013 07:08 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debb: A Saturday family outing to Fort Vancouver in Clark County WA sounds like an excellent way to spend the day. As always, loved the video!

Sep 06, 2013 08:23 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Deb

We can all learn something new when we look back into history.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 06, 2013 08:24 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thank you Anita - yes, this is a great spot to trick the kids into learning some history, lol.

Hi Lou - true that. Thanks for the visit.

Sep 06, 2013 08:39 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Fort Vancouver Debb looks like a fun place to go as a tourist attraction. What was funny for me the Officer's Row homes looked most intriguing with their spectacular older architecture and their porches to die for. Lovely stuff. I love the old cannons too.

Sep 06, 2013 09:20 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debb,

You wrote a terrific post about Fort Vancouver in Clark County, WA. I didn't know anything about it and thanks to you, I learned something new.

I always enjoy reading anything you write. You're a terrific writer and your videos are better than many documentaries I've seen on television. Your voice commands the video with intriguing interest and I am always sitting on the edge of my seat, listening, learning, and loving everything you have to say. Thank you for being an inspiration in my life.

Sep 06, 2013 11:35 AM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Debb,

Everyone of your videos are a real treat and this one is NO exception...so very well done!

Sep 06, 2013 12:55 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Debb, I loved your video and the history of Fort Vancouver. What a fun place for the whole family to tour.

Sep 06, 2013 09:26 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debb, what a great looking place to take some to visit! Great video, you do such a great job!

Sep 06, 2013 11:09 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Gary, they are lovely, especilly lined up along streets filled with mature landscaping and lush green lawns.

Hi there Patricia - what a wonderful compliment. You know how to make someone feel fabulous - as for writing - you are amazing.

Lynda - aw, thanks. I'm going to have to visit and see what YOU've been up to lately.

Toni, yes and as I mentione before, sneak a little learning in on the kids. ;)

Joan - thanks. Yes, it's a real treat, especially for history buffs.

Sep 07, 2013 12:52 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Fort Vancouver looks fascinating, Debb. I would really enjoy taking a tour of this landmark. Maybe the next time I'm in the area.

Sep 07, 2013 09:49 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

You should Gabe - especially if you enjoy history.

Sep 08, 2013 01:02 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Debb, thanks for post about Fort Vancouver. When we travel stopping at historical points of interest are favorite activities. There is so much to learn and enjoy. Thanks.

Sep 08, 2013 10:20 AM

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Debb, I like the video as always as your video's are excellent and ones to learn from on making a video. Fort Vancouver would be coll place to visit and leran. have a great weekend..

Sep 14, 2013 09:06 AM