Open house for a proposed veterans retreat Sept. 6
Posted August 31, 2017
A nonprofit organization proposes developing a short-stay camp for military veterans on about 30 acres of Bratton Canyon Park, north of La Center.
Columbia River Veterans Organization wants to provide a rustic outdoors experience for veterans, a place for “relaxation, quiet camaraderie and healing.” Veterans would stay at Camp Eagle’s Rest for a few days or a week, at no charge, and participate in outdoor recreation, group discussions and other activities.
Camp Eagle’s Rest would be developed east of the existing campground. Columbia River Veterans Organization would be responsible for all aspects of developing and operating the retreat, including fundraising, planning, permitting, clearing and construction.
Clark County and Columbia River Veterans Organization will host an open house on the proposal from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the La Center Community Center, 1000 E Fourth St. People can stop by to learn more and ask questions. The veterans organization will make a short presentation at 5:30 p.m.