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Whipple Creek Workparties Great for Families, Youth

Posted by Loren D at Jun 28, 2013 04:25 PM |

We're looking for youth and families to participate in a work party right in Vancouver's backyard. Bring your child (and inner child) to connect with nature in Whipple Creek Park, a 300-acre green oasis in the midst of farmlands to the west of the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Whipple Creek Park is a 300-acre green oasis in the midst of farmlands to the west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. This hike loops through colossal Douglas fir trees and waist-high sword ferns to provide a primordial experience where you are dwarfed by nature. There is a small meadow for a picnic and the remnants of a grist mill to explore.

It's a great hike to escape urban life and be immersed in a peaceful forest environment.

It's also the destination of two special upcoming work parties geared just for youth and families. If you want to know what to expect, here's a recent trip report from a Whipple Creek work party.

 

Whipple Creek - Special Half-Day Work Party for Youth, Families

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Join WTA in lovely Whipple Creek near Vancouver, WA. Photo by Ryan Ojerio.

Special Half-Day Event 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

We're looking for youth and families to participate in a work party right in Vancouver's "backyard". Bring your child (and inner child) to connect with nature while building a new section of trail for future generations to enjoy.

 

    Looking for a full day work party? Join us for a weekend work party and camping!

    Trapper Creek area workparties and camping weekend in the South Cascades near Mount Adams

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    The view of Mount Adams from Observation Point. Photo by Jordan.

    When you volunteer at Trapper Creek, you'll get a chance to explore old-growth forest protected within this Wilderness. This gem offers deep solitude just a short drive from the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area. A system of trails varying from easy to extreme provide many options for loop hikes including Observation Peak with a 360 degree, breathtaking vista.

    We need volunteers for Saturday, Sunday, or both to help restore these trails.

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