What makes this region great?
Distinct small towns dot the entire area, offering an opportunity to know your neighbors and revel in a comfortable lifestyle all within an hour of Spokane, Washington’s second largest city. With lots of land for exploration, including access to nearby Idaho and Canada, the region offers ski areas in all directions and millions of park acreage makes for unbelievable camping.
Gonzaga University
You may not think you’re a basketball fan but wait ‘til you catch “Zags Fever.” Gonzaga has been the most winning small university program in the last several years and all of Spokane takes pride in it.
Coffee Pot Lake
The pothole lakes, rivers and creeks of Northeast Washington provide some of the best brown and rainbow trout fishing in the state. Cast your fly toward amazing Crab Creek and Deer Lake with plenty of time left in your day.
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
The 130-mile long Lake Roosevelt receives more than 1.5 million visitors a year, drawn to predictable sunny skies and leisure house and motor boating possibilities. Visit historic Fort Spokane then float down river.
Riverfront Park, Spokane
The 100-acre park is the cultural hub for Spokane throughout much of the year. The park is home to summer concerts, festivals and Spokane Falls, a roaring cascade that cuts right through downtown.
Spokane
Washington's second largest city, Spokane offers a variety of arts and culture attractions, semi-professional sports team, and large community gatherings, such as Bloomsday and Pig Out in the Park.
Centennial Trail
Most modern cities have solid bike trails, but how many complement the two wheels with four hooves? Spokane’s Centennial Trail is open to cyclists and equestrians within a horseshoe’s throw of downtown.