Robertson Souza: We had the opportunity to passing through the Washington State in JUN_FY2024 and it was an amazing experience, a great opportunity to learn more about Washington history and legacy.
We did a plant tour in scenic places and for sure its a remarkable state.
Definitely, its a pure nature that deserves my respect. It was a privilege.
Christina Klarenbach-Harris: Nice place to take a long or short walk by the water. Beautiful views of the Columbia River. Lots of boats to watch. Also lots of geese down there. I wish there was a bathroom but no luck. I would recommend coming here for sure.
Jessica: I had fun with my daughter Sage, a lot of little corners to explore and it was just a beautiful day. Its fun to people watch too as there are disc golfers and the burnt Bridge Creek trail runs along but no bad energy as some of the trail has. Thankful for all the beautiful parks Vancouver has to offer, very impressed on how they are maintained and theyre all different which is an amazing feat with how many there are. Definitely one to check out though!
Jeena Khilnani: My husband and I love this trail. It’s 3 miles long one way. Beautiful scenery, friendly people of all ages. And we felt safe. Park rangers were present, but not over bearing.
Kimberlee Stern: I literally asked my son if we he wanted to go to a trampoline gym or the Water Resource Center. He picked the Water Resource Center! He loves it there! What really makes the difference is the friendly staff. They are SO kind to kids (even rambunctious 3 year olds). One of the staff (Jacob) was cleaning the coho salmon tank and he got all the kids involved AND answered all their questions at the same time. This place and its staff is a gem in our community.
Misha Smith: We had a fantastic stay at Battle Ground Lake State Park! When we arrived, we had reservations, and although no one was at the gate maybe because of all the Federal cut which I’m so sorry about . it was easy to follow the signs — just head right for campsites 1–20, which are laid out in a convenient loop. Our site was paved, making setup easy, and the lakeside location was beautiful.
We were right next to the restrooms, which were clean and well-maintained. While that meant a little extra foot traffic nearby, we didn’t mind because the lake access made it totally worth it. There’s a small trail that takes you quickly down to the lake and the park store.
Speaking of the store, the woman working there was wonderful! We love collecting small souvenirs from every trip, and she kindly gave us one even though they hadn’t been priced yet — such a thoughtful and personal touch. Just a heads-up: the store is only open on weekends before Memorial Day, but it switches to Monday–Friday hours after that.
This park is incredibly peaceful, surrounded by dense woods with lots of shaded trails circling the lake. If you’re a sun-seeker, don’t worry — there are sunny spots along the lakeshore where you can relax and soak it in.
We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this gem if you’re looking for a quiet, scenic getaway.
Brie B: This area is beautiful, from the covered bridge to the Mill itself. There are wonderful walking trails around the area itself. While the building is only open Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm, I would still recommend going and seeing it. I have been up several times on Saturday and they are quite busy. The downside of visiting the location is limited parking (especially during open times) and no historical marker signs to tell you anything about the area of the mill itself. Overall it is a nice area to go and picnic or just go for a walk along the waterway. Also, if you are looking for a location for a graduation photoshoot or engage photos - this place would be highly recommended.
Melissa: It has a large beach area so it is never really crowded, at least not any of the times Ive been there & Ive been there many, many times. I love collecting rocks from there, theres a variety of colors, sizes and TONS of them! Sometimes there are some really cool pieces of driftwood too. I spend hours there just relaxing and enjoying nature. The water was really high this time when I went but it was high tide and had been raining for a couple of days at that point. The sunsets/sunrises are beautiful. I really enjoy it there!
Melody: 3 rooms set up displaying taxidermy animals. very cool to see the size of these creatures up close. reservation needed. 20$ per person and all to urself. took us 40-50 minutes.
