Attractions and Places To See around Minnehaha - Top 20

This is a fantastic paved pathway that runs alongside the beautiful Columbia River. The views of the river with Mount Hood in the distance are spectacular. There are several access points along the trail, and you may want to stop at the sandy beach at the east end to enjoy the scenery and take a few memorable photos of the stunning landscape.

Vancouver Lake is a large, shallow lake located near Vancouver, Washington. The lake is popular for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and windsurfing due to its calm waters. The Vancouver Lake Regional Park is located on its western shore and provides amenities such as picnic areas, open fields, restrooms, and a sandy beach for relaxing. The park is a great spot for birdwatching, as the area is home to diverse waterfowl and other wildlife. While swimming is permitted, water quality can vary, and advisories are posted as needed.

The Burnt Bridge Creek Trail is a completely paved bike way that leads from Vancouver Lake through the northern part of the city towards the Columbia River. The trail passes through numerous parks and can be accessed from a few different trailheads and parking lots.

Broughton Beach offers visitors easy access to the Columbia River, and on clear days you will also have a great view of Mt. Hood. The slow current and gradual entry into the water make this a great place to stop for a swim on warm days.

Needed to run an errand cross town, and decided to test Komoot integration with an Apple Watch. Great route! More important (to me) the Komoot -Apple Watch integration was flawless. I've been hoping this would be the case and justify the Watch purchase. Interesting comment about bike computers: They serve two different audiences - Training and Touring. Frankly, the dedicated GPS Computers are great if you want to track statistics for training, or compete with others over training rides, but for Touring they are way too complicated, expensive, and built around features I don't need. The Apple Watch combined with the Komoot App is perfect for finding your way on a Tour. My only complaint is the Watch-Komoot App didn't want to close or give up control of my phone (The Watches 'App Switcher' did work to close Komoot. Here's hoping Komoot keeps building on the Apple Watch integration!

Vancouver Lake's sparkling waters and raw shoreline offer a rustic nature experience just outside of the city.

Fort Vancouver feels like a step back in time, and even if you don't stop, you can still appreciate it as you pedal through. If you do have some spare time, the gardens, village, and exhibits are worth looking around as they give a great insight into life at this Hudson's Bay fur trading post in the 19th century.

Fort Vancouver feels like a step back in time, and even if you don't stop, you can still appreciate it as you pedal through. If you do have some spare time, the gardens, village and exhibits are worth looking around as they give a great insight into life at this Hudson's Bay fur trading post in the 19th century.