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Those of us who live in a certain neighborhood of the Lincoln district know that for one month every year we won't have to worry about turning on our porch lights. If the street lamps should fail, well, that's not really of any concern. Say the moon itself were to pop out of the sky and go flying into space. No big deal. Because for a glorious 30 days every winter, we're able to bask in the glow of a house lit bright enough to make artificial sunshine. A sight so startling, it causes commuters to back up traffic as they sit in their cars and gape. It wasn't always that way. A few years back, the charming old couple who lives in the place started to put out a few lights to decorate their home. The next year they added a few more, and the year after that -- again -- some more. At some point, however, they seem to have developed a kind of high tolerance for luminescence. And when that happened, the floodgates were open. What you see in these photos is the early December version of what, by Christmas day, will be a kind of multi-colored solar flare emanating from the front yard of their home. It can really be a beautiful thing to behold, as anyone who sees it for the first time can tell you. And those of us who live here have accepted with pride this red and gold meteor which appears in our midst during every gloomy Northwest December. Can you blame us? We may be the only block on earth entirely visible from space. #localgem

Downtown Vancouver

Downtown Vancouver is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Academy and Columbia River while you're in town.

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Top hotels in Southwest Washington

Heathman Lodge

Heathman Lodge

3.5 out of 5
7801 NE Greenwood Dr Vancouver WA
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9/10 Wonderful! (2,598 reviews)
Wonderfully charming, Pacific Northwest inspired lodging, convenient to businesses, restaurants and shopping. Well appointed, clean and comfortable, with fabulous customer service. We truly enjoyed our stay, and all the little extras that the lodge did to make us feel welcome. Be sure to try the ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

3.5 out of 5
20500 Old Highway 99 SW Centralia WA
The price is 4.965.209 ₫ per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
4.965.209 ₫
5.588.736 ₫ total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge

3.5 out of 5
1131 Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.549.715 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
3.549.715 ₫
4.633.802 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great location and staff!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Find out about the history of Vancouver with a stop at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

ilani Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to ilani Casino during your visit to Ridgefield? Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

ilani Casino

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

Bring your family to Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Grand Mound. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

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