Category: Local Events

September 05th 2017

Eagle Creek Forest Fire: It Breaks Your Heart

Forest Fires Are Common in the PNW A nearby forest fire is dropping ash on the Lodge. It is quite surreal. Forest fires have always been a part of life in the Pacific Northwest, but they have always been someplace far away, near someone else’s community. Eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, Idaho, Nevada. Fires out there are standard this time of year. As I started outside to take … Read More

The Vancouver Brewfest is here once again August 11th 2017

Vancouver Brewfest – Summer Edition Is Here!

It’s time once again for Vancouver Brewfest! Today and tomorrow only, you can sample over 100 different brews, as well as a few ciders, wines, and great food – and all local to Vancouver! Get a real taste of great beer in the Pacific Northwest, in one of the fastest-growing cities for microbreweries. Will The ‘Couve overtake Portland for this point of pride? Only time … Read More

summer movies July 08th 2016

2016 Guide to Vancouver/Portland Summer Movies in the Park

Catch a Flick Under the Stars! There’s nothing better than relaxing with your loved ones under the warm night skies of summer. Lucky for us, Vancouver, Ridgefield and Camas are providing a number of opportunities this season to catch summer movies at various parks Check out the list of movies below and pick your favorite. By the way, are you a Star Wars junkie? How … Read More

Summer Concerts June 17th 2016

Summer Concert Guide 2016

As an independent hotel and part of a family-owned, local company in the Pacific Northwest, we always proud to support special events in our local community. Enjoy these exciting concerts coming to the area during Summer 2016. What better way to kick off summer than with a concert in the company of your loved ones? Here we feature a list of concerts just a short drive from the … Read More

caught bread handed May 31st 2016

Caught Bread Handed! Mystery Series Will Hold Its Book...

As an independent hotel and part of a family-owned, local company in the Pacific Northwest, we always proud to support special events in our local community. Check out this fun, family-oriented event coming soon to Vancouver. Join author Ellie Alexander in celebrating her fourth book in The Bakershop Mysteries, Caught Bread Handed.  Spend the evening with Alexander, enjoy exploring the combination of her love of mystery with her love … Read More

magic May 20th 2016

Local Magic Shop Draws World Talent

As an independent hotel and part of a family-owned, local company in the Pacific Northwest, we always proud to support businesses in the local community. Check out this fun, family-oriented event coming soon to Vancouver. The Magic of G.G. Green, Live at Dave’s Killer Magic Shop in Downtown Vancouver! Where: Dave’s Killer Magic Shop When May 28th Time: 3:00pm and 6:00pm Admission: $15, tickets are … Read More

Fort Vancouver May 16th 2016

Fort Vancouver Delivers Benefit to Local Economy

By Bryan White (Data taken from the Vancouver Business Journal)   One of Vancouver, Washington’s hidden gems is reaching a new high in visitor spending, and it’s helping everybody else in the local economy. Fort Vancouver National Site, located near Downtown Vancouver, reported more than 800,000 visitors spent roughly $46.9 million at local restaurants, hotels, retail and recreation businesses. The uptick in spending led to … Read More