Vancouver with a population of 162,400 is the fourth largest city in Washington state. Vancouver, British Columbia and Vancouver, Washington are both named after George Vancouver, the sea captain. But the Canadian city wasn't made official until sixty years later in 1886. Some of the resident's of Vancouver have been some of the most influential. Willie Nelson moved to Vancouver in 1956, to start his career as a country musician. His first song “Lumberjack” did fair but the song did not make him a star. It wasn't until he sold a song “Family Bible”, which Claude Gray covered and made Willie Nelson a household name. And let's not forget the quirky rules and regulations that take place in Vancouver. Like did you know that this city requires all cars to have anchors as emergency brakes?
To get the full gist of what Vancouver offers visit Ulysses S. Grant House. Home to one of the U.S's most famous presidents, he was stationed in Vancouver as a quartermaster in the 1850's. After two terms as president, he returned for a visit to his Vancouver home. The building is open to tourists and now has a restaurant for the tired and hungry explorer.
Or take a hike on this mile-long trip to the tip of Beacon Rock. This mountain was formed from a non-active volcano and here's a neat tip: Lewis and Clark arrived here and made notes in their journals that their expedition was coming to an end. Beacon Rock is made of Andesite and was bought by Henry Biddle for 1$ in 1915. Throughout the next three years,he made trails,bridges and handrails and remains a popular tourist destination in Vancouver.
Vancouver, British Columbia may boast the larger population but Vancouver, Washiongton holds it's own, when it come to entertainment and history. Visit Ulysses S. Grants house, climb the Beacon Mountain, just don't forget to put your anchor on your car as you head into this city of opportunities!
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