Two Spokane River focused non-profits, Friends of the Falls and the Spokane River Forum, announced a merger in late April. The merger will see the Spokane River Forum carrying on the work of Friends of the Falls, which included the Conceptual Plan for the Great Spokane River Gorge in 2002. Since then, the overarching goal […]
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The Spokane River exudes energy and mystery, fascinating kids and parents alike. A hike along a river is a fun way to explore nature while gaining observational lessons about the water cycle and riparian zones – the narrow strips of land along a river’s borders that provide a unique home for plants and animals that
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The Spokane River Run takes place along the Spokane River April 17. Courses include a 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k and a 50k relay option winding through beautiful Riverside State Park. The race is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds from the race will benefit the Garfield APPLE program by providing school supplies and field trips.
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The Spokane Riverkeeper, Mountain Gear and Patagonia are bringing back the Wild & Scenic Film Festival as a benefit for the Spokane Riverkeeper on Thursday, April 28 at the Garland Theater. Because Spokane is really a river town, say organizers, the festival will recognize that connection by featuring several prominent river films along with fun
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Extremely low water levels in the Spokane River are harming outdoor recreation and the river, and in early August, local citizens launched a regional “H2KNOW: Our Spokane River is Low!” campaign to increase public awareness of the critical relationship between human water usage, the Spokane region’s aquifer and water flowing into the Spokane River. “While
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After a hiatus last year, the Spokane River Clean-Up is back for its 12th run – this time, led by the Lands Council. (It had previously fallen under the umbrella of Friends of the Falls.) This year’s clean-up will cover the University District and the Downtown River Gorge area, including High Bridge Park and People’s
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The new Downtown Spokane River Access Point opens this week. Located directly under the Division Street Bridge off of the Centennial Trail on the south side of the Spokane River, the launch provides canoers, kayakers, and paddleboarders convenient water access in downtown Spokane. I launched the Riverkeeper canoe there this week for my weekly litter
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Downtown Spokane has a new and unique location to enter the Spokane River in the heart of the Lilac City. The new access is located on the south side of the Spokane River, under the Division Street Bridge and near the Spokane Convention Center and was made possible through the generosity and partnership of the
Floating the Little Spokane River is a close-to-home classic that may leave you a little disoriented mid-way through the trip, wondering what wild corner of the Earth you’ve been magically transported to, as ducks, herons and other water-loving birds bust loose from lush riparian greenery; deer and moose stare at you in wonder from shore;
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Many volunteer hours have gone into the transformation of this scenic trail, still a work in progress, but drastically improved through the efforts of an REI service day in June 2014 and multiple Washington Trails Association work parties. Hike it now to catch the spring wildflowers and see the handiwork of hundreds of volunteers and
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