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Help out, learn, build community and have fun!
¡Ayuda, aprende, construye una comunidad y diviértete!
Southwest Washington has so many opportunities to connect with nature. See the event calendar for a wide range of opportunities with our regional partners.
Looking for something special with a group? Contact the partner directly. Some information on this page may be out of date, so connect with the Partner for the most up to date information. Let’s get outside!
El suroeste de Washington ofrece muchísimas oportunidades para conectar con la naturaleza. Consulta el calendario de eventos para conocer la amplia gama de oportunidades con nuestros socios regionales.
¿Buscas algo especial para un grupo? Contacta directamente con el socio. Es posible que parte de la información de esta página no esté actualizada, así que contacta con el socio para obtener la información más actualizada. ¡Salgamos!
June is coming up and that means celebrating Get Outdoors Day!
Communities and partners across southwest Washington are getting ready to host you, your family and friends with a variety of outdoor activities to celebrate the beautiful Pacific Northwest region we know and love. Join us!
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Adventure Sport | Agriculture | Art in Nature | Community Event | Elders | Healing | Hiking | Park Updates | Plants | Pollinators | Recreation | Road Trips | Virtual Events | Volunteering | Water Fun | Wildlife | Workshops | Youth |
LCNN is excited to share our Partner’s events, click each event for more detailed information - check with event host for most up to date information (LCNN does not lead these events).
NEW! For events that sound super fun but are just outside southwest Washington are listed as ROAD TRIPs.
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers / Weldon Wagon Road
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a trip to the scenic White Salmon Weldon Wagon Road hike!
This hike is rated Moderate, 5 miles with 1200ft. elevation gain.
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers / Dallas Mountain Loop Hike
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a trip to the scenic Crawford Ranch to hike the Dallas Mountain Loop!
This hike is rated Moderate, 6.9 miles with 1,060ft elevation gain.
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers / Lake to Lake Loop via Lacamas Creek
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a trip to the Lacamas Creek Loop Hike in Camas!
This hike is rated Moderate, 4.8 miles with 500ft elevation gain.
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers / Cougar Trails-Red Loop Trail
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a trip to Washington State University Vancouver to hike the Cougar Trails!
This hike is rated easy, 4 miles with little elevation gain.
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers / Orientation Program
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a the required Orientation Program.
A Forever Young Hiking program orientation is required prior to participation and registering for hikes. Learn difficulty categories, what to bring and what to wear. The orientation will include about one hour of classroom time and approximately a 1.5 hour easy hike paced at an 18-20 minute mile. Three-hours total for the day.
This hike is about 3-4 miles and will qualify participants for their completed easy hike.
Volunteer hike guides will evaluate the ability of new hikers.
Once the classroom meeting is complete, we will meet at a parking lot near the Fort Vancouver to complete the hike. More discussion on this at the classroom portion of the day.
Once you have successfully completed this hike orientation and easy first hike, a barcode will be added to your customer account, which will qualify you to register for hikes.
Bring a bottle of water, backpack, and wear appropriate hiking clothes, and hiking shoes/boots.
The hike orientation fee is non-refundable.
For questions contact Jana at 360-487-7025 or email jana.wilson@cityofvancouver.us
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers / Moulton Fall on East Fork Lewis River
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a trip to the scenic Moulton Falls in Yacolt!
This hike is rated Easy, 5.3 miles with 295ft elevation gain.
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
Vancouver’s Forever Young Hikers /Lacamas Heritage Trail
Join the Forever Young Hikers for a trip to the scenic Lacamas Heritage Trail!
This hike is rated Easy, 6.7 miles/out and back. Little elevation gain.
How to Join:
Check the City of Vancouver's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services website for upcoming orientations.
Get your customer account barcode to unlock registration for other hikes.
Registration required HERE
The "Forever Young Hikers" in Vancouver, WA, is a popular City of Vancouver program for adults 50 and better, offering guided hikes of varying difficulty (easy to difficult) led by volunteers to keep seniors active and exploring local trails; participants need to complete a mandatory orientation and qualifier hike before joining. It's part of the city's broader "50 and Better" recreation activities, featuring trailheads throughout the region for outdoor adventure.
Adults aged 50 and over.
Hikes are rated by difficulty (miles, elevation gain) and led by trained volunteers.
Orientation Required: New members must attend an orientation and pass a qualifier hike (easy pace, specific distance/time) to prove readiness and get registered.
Logistics: Hikes typically meet at trailheads, and transportation isn't provided for most, though older Monday hikes might have van service from the Luepke Center.
Volunteer-Led: Relies on volunteer guides and drivers for its success.
Read about the program: Hikers take to trails to help stay 'Forever Young' - The Columbian
