A city of over 180,000 on the northern bank of the Columbia River, Vancouver is Portland's largest suburb. This city is perfect for anyone who enjoys having one foot in nature and one in suburbia.

It's known as the home of several large manufacturers, including Sharp, SHE America, and Alcoa. The city has plenty of sites for visitors and locals to enjoy. Here you'll find the famous Fort Vancouver. This 19th century trading post was once the western headquarters of Hudson's Bay Columbia Department. Named after captain George Vancouver, this historic fort continues to welcome visitors. Guests enjoy tours and refreshments.

Aviation fans will love the Pearson Air Museum. A free park managed by the National Park Service, this hangar features aircraft from throughout the years. Here you'll discover propeller powered biplanes and triplanes dating back to the early 20th century. This museum also showcases artifacts such as Air Force uniforms and equipment.

Interested in getting out on the water? Check out Lacamas Lake. A local favorite for fishing and water skiing, this 60 foot lake is warm for the area. It's a popular destination for boaters and hikers looking to explore. Here you can get away from the city and relax in the woods.

The Vancouver Waterfront Park covers 7.3-acres and includes a marina and downtown shoreline. This is the perfect spot for a relaxing evening walk and includes a variety of dining options.

Vancouver has a fascinating history. The region was first inhabited by the Chinook and Klickitat nations, known for their longhouses. They referred to the area as Skit-so-to-ho, and Ala-si-kas, which means, "land of the mud turtles." After diseases decimated their population, the natives were forced to cede most of their land. Lewis and Clark visited the region on their famous expedition in 1806. Vancouver became the site of a US settlement with the arrival of the Hudson's Bay trading post in 1824. The town grew and locals incorporated the city in 1857.

Vancouver briefly became the capital of Washington territory before the capital moved to Olympia. The economy grew with the arrival of shipping yards. Then the city experienced an economic boom during World War II with the inclusion of an aluminum plant and hydroelectricity. As Portland continued to expand, Vancouver became one of its suburbs. Vancouver has a lot to offer. So why would you want to spend your weekends trimming trees and shrubs? That's why LawnStarter decided to make tree care easier. With our website or mobile app, you can simply enter your ZIP code and certified arborists are at your command. So leave the your tree problems to LawnStarter and get back to exploring Vancouver.