Host Club: Vancouver USA Volkssporters Distance and Trail Rating: 5/10 km 1+ Start Point Address / Driving Directions: On Columbia Street between 6th and 8th Streets, Vancouver. Northbound on I-5 and westbound on SR-14, Exit # 1-B (City Center). Left on 6th St. then west 3 blocks to Columbia St. Southbound on I-5, Exit # 1-C (Mill Plain West) and proceed west 5 blocks on 15th St. Left (south) on Columbia St. to 8th St. and turn right. Parking is along streets in the vicinity of Esther Short Park, or in the Park & Go Lot at 6th & Columbia for a small charge. Event Description: THE PEOPLE'S WALK - A Stroll thru History. Both the 10 & 5 km routes are on city sidewalks. The routes go past historic sites including the rebuilt Ft. Vancouver & Officer’s Row, & through the July 4th Celebrate Freedom Festival. The longer route goes past the historic City Cemetery. Start Times: 8 am to 1 pm Contact: Burt Paynter , (360 ) 891 - 9411 Event Website: www.home.earthlink.net/~vuvwalkers/ E-Mail Contact: walkeriii@comcast.net Awards and Fees: IVV Credit Only Comments: Water, restrooms, and refreshments will be at the Start/Finish area. Pets are NOT permitted in Celebrate Freedom festival. Owners can walk pets on alternative route obeying leash and cleanup laws. An out-reach is being made to introduce low income families to walking. Bring a picnic and a blanket so your family can enjoy the 4th of July festivities and fireworks in Vancouver. Also, bring a ...