Walkers from around the world participate in the Vancouver International Discovery Walk Festival. The three day festival features walks from 5 km to marathon length, as well as bicycle and swimming events. It is the second largest draw for tourists in southern Washington.

 

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Other interesting topics in Episode 85:

• The 4th international Walk21 Conference on Walking in the 21st Century is held in Portland, OR.

• The Third National Congress of Pedestrian Advocates also is held in Portland.

• The Vancouver International Discovery Walk Festival takes place across the Columbia River in Washington.

• Portland celebrates the 100th anniversary of their Olmsted plan.

• Olmsted's vision of a 40 mile loop trail is finally being realized in Portland.

• A neighborhood group works on local trail connections in Southwest Portland.

• A suburban sports arena moves to downtown Washington, DC.

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