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Vancouver Lake | Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver Lake is a large freshwater lake close to the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Though not as windy as the Columbia Gorge, there is almost always an afternoon breeze that can make the water a bit choppy. Explore the marshy shoreline if the wind is strong. There are good views of Mt St Helens and Mt Hood from certain parts of the lake.