Voted as Clark County’s best family fun value in 2008 and 2009, Big Al’s is more than just your typical bowling alley. Built to resemble a stadium, Big Al’s Sports Bar and Grill boasts a monster 14-foot by 55-foot-wide jumbo-tron video screen to broadcast all the games. For the kids, there is a snack bar adjacent to the bowling lanes and arcade. The venue offers 1,600 sq. ft. of space, dividable into 3 separate rooms with meeting space off the main restaurant and in Slider Alley, equipped with on-site catering and free Wi-Fi.
The Source Climbing Center is Vancouver's own fully dedicated indoor climbing facility that features 3,900 sq ft of awesome top rope and lead climbing terrain, 1,200 sq ft of bouldering terrain, and an 800 sq ft kids mezzanine for classes, birthday parties, and private events.
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For the coffee and book lovers.
has two boat ramps available to the public. On a sunny day, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, rafts, and all manner of floating devices dot the long, narrow body of water. Fishing for bass, bluegill, and perch in the adjoining waters of Round Lake also keeps boaters busy. For those without boating gear, Sweetwater SUP Rentals offers premier standup paddleboards and kayak rental services at Heritage Park.
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake: Provides exhibits and information about the historic 1980 eruption. Weyerhaeuser’s Forest Learning Center: Offers educational displays and activities related to the forest ecosystem. Mount St. Helens Institute Science and Learning Center at Coldwater: This hands-on education center is located seven miles from the crater and offers spectacular views and immersion into the volcanic landscape in the heart of the blast zone. Guided Trips: Offers summit climbs, skywatching overnights, and treks into the crater. Johnston Ridge Observatory: Located at the end of State Highway 504, this observatory provides information about the historic 1980 eruption. The access road is currently closed, and the observatory will remain inaccessible until late 2026. Sightseeing Kenmore Air Volcano Sightseeing Flight: This flight offers aerial views into the crater, giving a unique perspective of Mount St. Helens. Girls at Mount St. Helens
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