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    I-205, OR 99E · Estimated delay under 20 minutes · Milepost 8.8

    Traffic Impacts: overnight closure of OR 43, and lane and ramp closures in Oregon City and West Linn.

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    US30BP, Intersection with Lower Columbia River Highway US30 · No to Minimum Delay · Milepost 0.4

    Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on OR 8/SW Baseline Street in Hillsboro between SW Dennis Avenue and SW Main Street.

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    US30BP, 1 mile East of Intersection with Lower Columbia River Highway US30 · No to Minimum Delay · Milepost 1.32

    Work upgrade ADA sidewalk curb ramps along U.S. 30 Bypass means short-term lane and sidewalk closures.

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    ORE127, Multnomah - Washington County Line · Closure · Milepost 5.15

    Cornelius Pass Road is currently closed at the Rock Creek Bridge between Old Cornelius Pass Road and Kaiser Road through September 29

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    ORE141, Tigard · No to Minimum Delay · Milepost 7.07

    Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane shifts and sidewalk closures with accessible pedestrian detours on Hall Blvd. and 72nd Ave. Traffic holds of up to 20 mi

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    ORE141, Tigard · Informational Only · Milepost 5.59

    Traffic Impacts: Shoulder and lane closures with flagging Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids

Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kids!

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

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Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Collect them all! Earn three Junior Ranger badges at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

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Bicycling at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Ride through many layers of history by bringing your bike to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!

1-2 Hours

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Birdwatching at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

In the midst of urban Vancouver, Washington, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with its open green spaces and trees, is a great place to watch birds!

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

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Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers several trails for dog walking, and a summer Bark Ranger program designed for visitors and their dogs.

15-90 Minutes

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Clay Pit Pond Trail

The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic area. It is a great trail for those looking for a short but dynamic hike. The trail features a vernal pond surrounded by skunk cabbage and sedges. There are steep steps and lots of trees growing close to the trail so watch out for roots and newts!

15-60 Minutes

Ecola State Park

Continue South to Find a Whale

Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure, the diversity of outdoor recreation including picnicking, tidepooling, surfing and wildlife observation make Ecola State park a destination year round.

1-4 Hours

Dougan Creek Campground

Dougan Creek Campground

The large boulders, forested edges, and cascading 100-foot waterfalls of Dougan Creek are a treat for picnickers and campers who visit Yacolt Burn State Forest. Dougan Falls Campground is open April 15 through October 15, weather dependent.

Washington DNR

Dougan Falls Day Use Area

Dougan Falls Day Use Area

The large boulders, forested edges, and cascading 100-foot waterfalls of Dougan Creek are a treat for picnickers and campers who visit Yacolt Burn State Forest. The day-use area has picnic tables and a vault toilet.

Washington DNR

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  • OR35 at Meadows DrOR35 at Meadows Dr
  • US26 at Blue Box Pass SummitUS26 at Blue Box Pass Summit
  • US26 at Frog LakeUS26 at Frog Lake
  • US26 at Hwy35US26 at Hwy35
  • I-84 at Wyeth Scale RampI-84 at Wyeth Scale Ramp
  • US26 at Trillium LakeUS26 at Trillium Lake

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