Pictures of Camas anyone? (Vancouver, Washougal: real estate, high school, swimming)

[karelise]

Does anyone have readily available pictures of Camas that they might want o shar on line? I've been searching websites to get a feel for what the town looks like and I've seen a few things but would love to see more than just chamber of commerce or real estate photos. Anyone with pictures of the streets, parks, activities in and around Camas?

Also, how are the parks and outdoor activities ( hiking, lakes, etc) there?

Lastly, without getting into a political discussion or offending anyone, would you characterize the area as conservative, liberal, or a healthy mix of both? Just curious

thanks

[StealthRabbit]

sorry, I don't have pics, (dialup, pay by the byte). but see there are plenty via web search

Parks are plenty and nice, hiking close by (within the city via
or the Columbia Gorge or Portland) There are 2 nice Baseball parks in Camas + very nice High School field with 'artificial turf' (which is nice after playing a few seasons of soccer in the mud)

What are you looking for in a lake? (for your float plane? or Canoing / fishing / water skiing / swimming) LaCamas Lake is pretty popular for all of the above, and there are a few smaller ones, But Columbia River is adequate water as well. Washougal River flows through part of Camas and is the local splash / fishing activities.
Vancouver-Clark Washington Parks & Recreation: Lacamas Lake Park (broken link)
here is a good collection of hiking pics.
Lacamas PARK 06/05/04

Lacamas Life Magazine Online - Camas Page...

gorge hikes and pics (~ 10 min east) The Pacific Crest trail is only 30 min east !!
Friends of the Columbia Gorge - Hikes and Outings
Northwest Hiker presents Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
OREGON side
GORP - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Hiking

Portland Forest Park ~ 30 min west
Portland Parks & Recreation :: Forest Park
Trails — Friends of Forest Park

Politics are healthy mix of both. Clark County has historically voted conservative, but it is changing and of little consequence since the liberal populous of 2 western WA counties rules the elections (which is really tough for business owners, farmers, ...) It is best to be an 'employee' and not worry about the burdensome regs that get voted in. The whole left coast is pretty liberal, tho WA is the least (in general). Oregon is much more difficult to deal with the political landscape. They are a tad 'radical', and you MUST embrace their special interests. They have HUGE ballots with lots of issues. Unfortunately WA is being drawn down the slippery slope, and the immigrants to WA are largely OR and CA ''ESCAPEES".

[karelise]

Jan- thanks so much fro the links. As far as the lakes, I don't own any eqipment- just looking for fun family-friendly places to experience.

Thanks again!