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Looking for the perfect picnic area, a coffee shop with WiFi and a decent cup ‘o joe or the ideal spot for a first date? 1kTODO brings you detailed reports only first-hand experience can provide.
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Sailing on the Columbia
What is the most exhilarating, exciting and fun thing to do in Vancouver for FREE? Racing sailboats is exhilarating, it is one of the best ways to learn to sail and meet new people, and just as the sa...
Frisbee Golf at WSU Vancouver
I played my first game of Frisbee golf at WSU Vancouver's dandilion-studded course which lies on the east side of the campus....
Vancouver labyrinth, in Hazel Dell
Since I visited the labyrinth on Mill Plain, I’ve wanted to try another one. I heard some time ago that there is a labyrinth at a Hazel Dell church, and I found it! Here’s the sign at the north ...
Affordable Golf With a View–Troutdale, OR.
But I have found a remedy for the novice, thrifty or collard shirt-avoiding golfer. On the fringes of the Columbia River Gorge hides a quaint and unorthodox par-three course encouragingly named The Pu...
Missing in Homestead Park, Vancouver
I thought it was too late in the afternoon to take our weekly trip to anywhere after having coffee with a friend, when Layla and I saw a small, but well developed park on our way home. It is located o...
Serendipity at WSU Vancouver
I took advantage of a break in the winter-like weather to explore the Washington State University Vancouver campus trails. What I expected would be a normal out-of-doors excursion turned into a serend...
Vancouver Labyrinth Walk
What an adventure today! A visit to a labyrinth. This labyrinth is behind the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church just off Mill Plain, and it belongs to the church. Nice big adjacent field isn’t it? It...
Pinecrest Golf Course / Westside Golf Range
During college, my friend Jason and I, found a way to hang out despite our hectic schedules. Despite the conflicting work and class hours, we both had Wednesday midmornings free. I was out of class by...
Burnt Bridge Creek Trail - Vancouver Walking
It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, “Layla”, Mistie, and I were heading out for our next “big adventure” the eastern part of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail. Located south of Burton Road...
Fresh Air On The Salmon Creek Trail - Vancouver
As Spring rose from its static slumber under clouds of gray, my Mother and Grandmother bolted for the outdoors. They are politely termed, “walking enthusiasts”; each logs about 25 miles a week on ...
A Boys’ Day Out: Lab 33 Skateshop and Tualatin Community Park
Tualatin Community Park covers more than 27 acres, and features a 9800-square-foot, award-winning skatepark that’s challenging enough for experienced skaters but has enough gentler areas for newbies...