Vancouver National Historic Reserve
Confluence of the Columbia River and the Klickitat Trail
Vancouver, Washington

Located along the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington, this historic site features a land bridge, designed by Jones & Jones Architects and Landscape Architects, Ltd., that spans the highway and reconnects Fort Vancouver to the waterfront. The park has been restored with native, sustainably planted landscaping. The land bridge artwork focuses on the historic interactions between tribes and settlers.

Considered a tribal crossroads, Fort Vancouver was built 20 years after Lewis and Clark camped there, at the confluence of the Columbia River and Klickitat Trail.

On Saturday morning, August 23, 2008, First Walk, the formal dedication of the Vancouver Land Bridge, was held. The program featured a well-attended and festive procession across the bridge, followed by remarks from Maya Lin, Johnpaul Jones and invited dignitaries.  It was fine day in the sunshine honoring this unique structure and memories of the connection to the river, the land and people of the region.

Click here for a map to the Vancouver Land Bridge.

Construction of the $12.25 million project is a partnership of Confluence Project members, the National Park Service, the City of Vancouver and the Washington State Department of Transportation, and made possible through federal, state and private funding.

Model of the Vancouver Land Bridge Design.