Short Walks in the Snow
Park in Riverpark Square ($5-8) or on the street (free after 6pm) close to this Spokane favorite. The Winter lights of 2020-2021 Season design & installation was guided by my co-host, Deanna thru her employer, Ampt.
pet friendly & only 15-20mins away
link to a preview:
https://www.spokesman.com/galleries/2020/dec/13/holiday-lights-illuminate-riverfront-park/
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Riverfront Park
507 N Howard StPark in Riverpark Square ($5-8) or on the street (free after 6pm) close to this Spokane favorite. The Winter lights of 2020-2021 Season design & installation was guided by my co-host, Deanna thru her employer, Ampt.
pet friendly & only 15-20mins away
link to a preview:
https://www.spokesman.com/galleries/2020/dec/13/holiday-lights-illuminate-riverfront-park/
Manito Park
1702 S Grand BlvdPicturesque town with coffee shops, eateries & brew pubs. Park at the Coeur d'Alene Resort or near Tubbs Hill/Sanders Beach. Tubbs hill is a 45min nature walk (no guard rails and expect mud/ice. The resort has a long board walk around the docks and restaurants/ lounge to watch the view with a warm dinner or dessert.
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Coeur d'Alene
Picturesque town with coffee shops, eateries & brew pubs. Park at the Coeur d'Alene Resort or near Tubbs Hill/Sanders Beach. Tubbs hill is a 45min nature walk (no guard rails and expect mud/ice. The resort has a long board walk around the docks and restaurants/ lounge to watch the view with a warm dinner or dessert.
Sledding
Closest and one of the best! Various options for how steep. Long flat to ride out your speed. Long enough for a good ride but short enough that the walk back to the top doesn't wear you out.
bring your own sled
Valley Mission Park
11123 E Mission AveClosest and one of the best! Various options for how steep. Long flat to ride out your speed. Long enough for a good ride but short enough that the walk back to the top doesn't wear you out.
bring your own sled
Haven't been here, but reviews include a number of refences to great sledding.
bring your own sled
Holmberg Park
720 W Holland AveHaven't been here, but reviews include a number of refences to great sledding.
bring your own sled
Tubing on Mt Spokane (45 min drive)
NOTE from website:
Call 509-238-9114 to make credit card guaranteed reservations (to assure space availability) or book group events outside the posted times for public sessions. WE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE.
Call 509-238-9114 to make credit card guaranteed reservations (to assure space availability) or book group events outside the posted times for public sessions. WE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE.
cannot use your own sled
http://www.mtspokanesnowtubing.com/index.html
Bear Creek Lodge
24817 N Mt Spokane Park DrTubing on Mt Spokane (45 min drive)
NOTE from website:
Call 509-238-9114 to make credit card guaranteed reservations (to assure space availability) or book group events outside the posted times for public sessions. WE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE.
Call 509-238-9114 to make credit card guaranteed reservations (to assure space availability) or book group events outside the posted times for public sessions. WE DO NOT BOOK ONLINE.
cannot use your own sled
http://www.mtspokanesnowtubing.com/index.html
Sledding CLOSED for 2020-2021 season due to COVID
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Mt. Spokane Ski at Snowboard Park
29500 N Mt Spokane Park DrSledding CLOSED for 2020-2021 season due to COVID
Snowshoeing
Favorite places from friends who are avid hikers/snowshoe enthusiasts!
Check website for specifics, but lots of parking and well marked trails
Equipment Rental
45mins
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Mt. Spokane Ski at Snowboard Park
29500 N Mt Spokane Park DrCheck website for specifics, but lots of parking and well marked trails
Equipment Rental
45mins
In the heart of the Valley, this small preserve has moderately steep trails. The reviews describe well.
NOTE for safety: there are homeless camps in places and police do not recommend women going alone.
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Dishman Hills Natural Area
625 S Sargent RdIn the heart of the Valley, this small preserve has moderately steep trails. The reviews describe well.
NOTE for safety: there are homeless camps in places and police do not recommend women going alone.
Cedar Grove Conservation Area
Liberty Lake Loop TrailThis is one of the top two names I hear repeated when asking about snowshoeing! Good information is found on Google reviews
Iller Creek Conservation Area
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Iller+Creek+Conservation+Area/@47.6016297,-117.2948968,2548m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x549e240081fdd5e5:0xe9b755209171d2e5!8m2!3d47.5997926!4d-117.2896027?hl=en-US
Iller Creek Trail Head
East Rockcrest LaneThis is one of the top two names I hear repeated when asking about snowshoeing! Good information is found on Google reviews
Iller Creek Conservation Area
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Iller+Creek+Conservation+Area/@47.6016297,-117.2948968,2548m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x549e240081fdd5e5:0xe9b755209171d2e5!8m2!3d47.5997926!4d-117.2896027?hl=en-US
This is a well known & well used local favorite for hikes, snowshoe & trail bikes. There is a separate area for ATV use that is also loved by locals.
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Liberty Lake Regional Park
3707 S Zephyr RdThis is a well known & well used local favorite for hikes, snowshoe & trail bikes. There is a separate area for ATV use that is also loved by locals.
Winter Drives
1.5 hrs each way
My home town, this is the best day trip during the winter! The highway is generally kept clear and the views are fantastic. The last 2 minutes is crossing bridge over Lake Pend Oreille (pon-der-RAY to locals) with Schweizer mountain as the back drop. If its a clear day, another 30 mins to the top of the mountain for skiing -or- just ride the lift as a round trip. Stop at the restaurant on top for a view that can't be beat. The town itself is filled with fantastic little restaurants & brewpubs. The City Beach is great for walking. In deep winter, you will see ice fishing huts and even an occasional 4x4 out on the ice ( I was never ready for that level)
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Sandpoint
1.5 hrs each way
My home town, this is the best day trip during the winter! The highway is generally kept clear and the views are fantastic. The last 2 minutes is crossing bridge over Lake Pend Oreille (pon-der-RAY to locals) with Schweizer mountain as the back drop. If its a clear day, another 30 mins to the top of the mountain for skiing -or- just ride the lift as a round trip. Stop at the restaurant on top for a view that can't be beat. The town itself is filled with fantastic little restaurants & brewpubs. The City Beach is great for walking. In deep winter, you will see ice fishing huts and even an occasional 4x4 out on the ice ( I was never ready for that level)
This is the best older neighborhood - just meander thru streets to see the older homes near Manito Park, Cannon Park & the view from Cliff Park. All from the warmth of your car! check my other guidebook for best hot coffee to keep you warm!
get there in 15 mins, spend 30 mins to an hr driving around aimlessly
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South Hill
This is the best older neighborhood - just meander thru streets to see the older homes near Manito Park, Cannon Park & the view from Cliff Park. All from the warmth of your car! check my other guidebook for best hot coffee to keep you warm!
get there in 15 mins, spend 30 mins to an hr driving around aimlessly
Equipment
General Store & Ace Hardware
2424 N Division StBest prices for good gear in the area.
Walmart Supercenter
15727 E Broadway AveClosest with cheap gear, but not the highest quality.
Cabela's
101 N Cabela WayFull range of outdoor supplies a good stop on the way to Idaho
Sportsman's Warehouse
15118 E Indiana Avesleds, skies, snowshoes
moderate prices on good to excellent quality
sleds, boots, sometimes snowshoes
low to medium quality
moderate pricing
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Fred Meyer
400 S Thor Stsleds, boots, sometimes snowshoes
low to medium quality
moderate pricing
moderate to high end equipment & clothing, often decent sale prices
close to Costco & Home Depot
Big 5 Sporting Goods
5725 E Sprague Avemoderate to high end equipment & clothing, often decent sale prices
close to Costco & Home Depot
Winter Clothing
inexpensive to moderate prices for decent quality clothing & boots
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Fred Meyer
400 S Thor Stinexpensive to moderate prices for decent quality clothing & boots
Walmart Supercenter
15727 E Broadway Aveget the basics @ moderate prices
moderate to high end equipment & clothing, often decent sale prices
close to Costco & Home Depot
Big 5 Sporting Goods
5725 E Sprague Avemoderate to high end equipment & clothing, often decent sale prices
close to Costco & Home Depot
clothing & equipment for deep woods, med to high end with pricing to match. Occasional sale pricing.
North 40 Outfitters
8307 E Trent Aveclothing & equipment for deep woods, med to high end with pricing to match. Occasional sale pricing.