Vancouver, Washington

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Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver USA sits on the north bank of the magnificent Columbia River in Clark County, Washington. To the north and east of Vancouver lie the communities of Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Camas and Washougal. Each of these communities are uniquely different, carving out their own identities in the Clark County landscape. Framed by the picturesque Cascade Mountains to the east and the Columbia River to the south and west, Clark County is the southern gateway to Washington State.

Just a bridge away from metropolitan Portland, Oregon, Vancouver is located on the Interstate 5 corridor which links all major west coast cities from Canada to Mexico.

The Pacific Ocean and its expansive beaches are a quick 90 miles to the west. The startling beauty of Mount St. Helens, the challenging ski slopes of Mt. Hood, and the scenic Mt. Adams Recreation Area are less than an hour's drive away.

Mild winters and moderately dry summers are typical of Southwest Washington. With an annual average temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit, Clark County offers year-round enjoyment of the beauty that is the Pacific Northwest.

Over 40 miles of river frontage set the tone for a community which values recreation and leisure as well as a vibrant, well-balanced economy.

Regional and corporate headquarters, high-tech manufacturing, traditional industry and small businesses work together here enjoying Clark County's mix of urban density and wide open spaces. Some of Vancouver/Clark County's top employers include Hewlett-Packard, Sharp Microelectronics, Georgia-Pacific.

The unique result is a growing, progressive community -- a two-time winner of the prestigious All America City award -- which values its quality of life as much as it does its healthy business environment.  Local residents rave about it's great public library system, http://www.fvrl.org. 

Merwin Lake Overview
Merwin (Lake) Reservoir (4,090 acres): This North Fork Lewis River impoundment located near the town of Ariel is shared by Clark and Cowlitz counties, with 2,400 acres in Clark County and 1,690 in Cowlitz. Landlocked coho salmon and kokanee are the main target. Angling is best in early spring, with fish in the 10-inch class. Small northern squawfish can be numerous and pesky. Tiger muskies were planted in 1995 to help control squawfish populations. There is a 36-inch minimum size limit on the muskies, which they will not reach for several years.

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